59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 319 Google reviews, the most in Gainesville.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Gainesville, FL (2026)
21 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Gainesville: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services, CR Score 59/100; 4.4★ from 319 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Clark Land Clearing Corp., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 21.
- 13
Most-reviewed: Branson & Son's Septic and Property Solutions, 166 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 21 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services; ranked #13.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
21 Gainesville excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 13 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 21 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Gainesville at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services | 59 | 4.4★ (319) | Gainesville | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | White Tail Bobcat Services, Inc. | 58 | 5.0★ (15) | Gainesville | — | — |
| 3 | Clark Land Clearing Corp. | 58 | 4.7★ (27) | Gainesville | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | No Stress Endeavors LLC | Dumpster Rental | Land Clearing | Demolition Services | 57 | 5.0★ (16) | Gainesville | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Al Mincey Site Prep | 57 | 5.0★ (10) | Gainesville | — | — |
| 6 | Waymaker Custom Services | 57 | 5.0★ (61) | Lake City, 25 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Grovin Construction | 55 | 4.5★ (17) | Gainesville | — | — |
| 8 | McCroan's Land & Tree Service, LLC | 55 | 4.9★ (18) | Gainesville | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | 4 B's Land Service | 54 | 5.0★ (14) | Starke, 13 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | 41:10 Land Works LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (3) | Gainesville | Sat | — |
The 21 best excavating contractors in Gainesville, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Gainesville
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Gainesville
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gainesville
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gainesville
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lake City, 25 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gainesville
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gainesville
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 18 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Starke, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gainesville
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newberry, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#12 BOA Excavating
Based in Gainesville
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Citra, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 166 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gainesville
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newberry, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#17 Cubby llc.
Based in Jacksonville, 13 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newberry, 14 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alachua, 13 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#20 Davis Site Prep
Based in Alachua, 22 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gainesville
46/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Utility contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Gainesville
20 more excavating contractors within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
How we ranked Gainesville excavating contractors
We scored 21 Gainesville excavating contractors on ten factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 2, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Gainesville data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
Excavating contractors in Gainesville: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Gainesville?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Gainesville, FL is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.4★ from 319 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. White Tail Bobcat Services, Inc. (#2) and Clark Land Clearing Corp. (#3) follow. We ranked 21 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Gainesville?
ContractorsRanked ranks 21 excavating contractors serving Gainesville, FL. 11 of them are based in Gainesville; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Gainesville are open 24/7?
5 ranked excavating contractors in Gainesville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#1), Clark Land Clearing Corp. (#3) and No Stress Endeavors LLC | Dumpster Rental | Land Clearing | Demolition Services (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Gainesville work on weekends?
13 of 21 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#1), Clark Land Clearing Corp. (#3) and No Stress Endeavors LLC | Dumpster Rental | Land Clearing | Demolition Services (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Gainesville excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 21 rated excavating contractors in Gainesville is 5.0★, with a median of 16 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services has the most, 319 reviews, and ranks #1. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does ContractorsRanked rank excavating contractors?
Each excavating contractor gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do excavating contractors outside Gainesville count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Gainesville city center, our service radius for excavating contractors. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.
Can excavating contractors pay to rank higher on ContractorsRanked?
No. The CR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured businesses may appear above the list, labelled Featured and showing their honest rank.
Update log for Gainesville
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 21 excavating contractors serving Gainesville.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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