62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 139 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Hartselle, AL (2026)
45 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Hartselle: Miller Environmental Services, CR Score 62/100; 4.8★ from 139 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Wright Septic & Excavation LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 45.
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Most-reviewed: Deep South Construction Pros, 225 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 45 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
45 Hartselle excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 25 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 45 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Hartselle at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miller Environmental Services | 62 | 4.8★ (139) | Cullman, 19 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Wright Septic & Excavation LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (22) | Cullman, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Hernandez Land Development | 57 | 5.0★ (7) | Hartselle | Sat | — |
| 4 | Deep South Construction Pros | 56 | 5.0★ (225) | Decatur, 13 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 5 | Precision Excavation | 56 | 5.0★ (6) | Huntsville, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | WATSON ENTERPRISES GROUP LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (13) | Cullman, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | HD Septic Systems | 56 | 5.0★ (9) | Cullman, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Crimson Oak Excavation & Earthworks | 56 | 5.0★ (4) | Hartselle | Sat | — |
| 9 | Bama Dirt Bulk Yard Madison | 55 | 4.6★ (81) | Athens, 23 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Gable Septic Tank & Backhoe | 55 | 4.4★ (22) | Cullman, 15 mi away | — | — |
The 45 best excavating contractors in Hartselle, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Cullman, 9 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hartselle
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Decatur, 13 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 225 Google reviews, the most in Hartselle.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntsville, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Cullman, 22 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cullman, 19 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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.
Based in Hartselle
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athens, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cullman, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Hartselle
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#13 A1 Backhoe
Based in Cullman, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Huntsville, 23 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntsville, 24 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cullman, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cullman, 1 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Cullman, 16 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Decatur, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cullman, 16 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athens, 20 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Cullman, 14 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cullman, 19 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athens, 22 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Drainage service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#25 Crook Excavating
Based in Cullman, 22 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 45 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #45, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
Also serving Hartselle
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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chapman LLC | In Hartselle | |
| Empire Chimney Solutions | In Hartselle | |
| Essential Comfort | 5.0★ (87) | In Hartselle |
| Hamby Land Management LLC | In Hartselle | |
| HVAC Contractor Hartselle | In Hartselle | |
| Installation Services | In Hartselle | |
| J & D Clearing & Dirt Work LLC | 3.0★ (2) | In Hartselle |
| J & D Clearing & Dirt Work LLC | In Hartselle | |
| King Mechanical Company | 5.0★ (2) | In Hartselle |
| Mal Patterson Custom Dozer Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Hartselle |
| Martin Complete Contracting LLC | In Hartselle | |
| McMunn Construction LLC | 5.0★ (5) | In Hartselle |
| R&B Services | 5.0★ (39) | In Hartselle |
| Reverie Foundation | 5.0★ (8) | In Hartselle |
| Ryan Backhoe Services | 4.0★ (2) | In Hartselle |
| Safe-T-Shelter Storm Shelters | 4.8★ (286) | In Hartselle |
| Strategic Contracting | In Hartselle | |
| Sybert Trenching | 5.0★ (2) | In Hartselle |
| Tennessee Valley Land and Environmental Services, LLC | 3.7★ (6) | In Hartselle |
| Woodard Electric | 5.0★ (1) | In Hartselle |
How we ranked Hartselle excavating contractors
We scored 45 Hartselle 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 Hartselle 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 Hartselle: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Hartselle?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Hartselle, AL is Miller Environmental Services with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.8★ from 139 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Wright Septic & Excavation LLC (#2) and Hernandez Land Development (#3) follow. We ranked 45 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Hartselle?
ContractorsRanked ranks 45 excavating contractors serving Hartselle, AL. 3 of them are based in Hartselle; 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 Hartselle are open 24/7?
6 ranked excavating contractors in Hartselle post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Miller Environmental Services (#1), Wright Septic & Excavation LLC (#2) and Precision Excavation (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Hartselle work on weekends?
25 of 45 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 9 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Miller Environmental Services (#1), Wright Septic & Excavation LLC (#2) and Hernandez Land Development (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Hartselle excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 45 rated excavating contractors in Hartselle is 5.0★, with a median of 9 reviews. Deep South Construction Pros has the most, 225 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Hartselle count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Hartselle 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 Hartselle
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 45 excavating contractors serving Hartselle.
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