59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,876 Google reviews, the most in Hoover.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Hoover, AL (2026)
60 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Hoover: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 59/100; 4.8★ from 2,876 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 60.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,229 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 60 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
60 Hoover excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 13 are open 24/7, 37 open Saturdays and 22 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 60 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Hoover at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.8★ (2,876) | Birmingham, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.8★ (1,229) | Pelham, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.9★ (726) | Gardendale, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.9★ (156) | Birmingham, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | EnviroCare Mulching & Land Clearing LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (9) | Alabaster, 4 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Keith The Plumber LLC | 54 | 4.7★ (597) | Arab, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Brasher Excavating | 54 | 5.0★ (5) | Hoover | Sun | — |
| 8 | Badger Daylighting | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | Birmingham, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 54 | 5.0★ (281) | Center Point, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Langford Excavating | 54 | 5.0★ (7) | Helena, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
The 60 best excavating contractors in Hoover, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Pelham, 5 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,229 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gardendale, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 726 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Birmingham, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 156 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alabaster, 4 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Arab, 16 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 597 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hoover
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Birmingham, 13 mi away
54/100CR 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 Center Point, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 281 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Helena, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Chelsea, 7 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Pleasant Grove, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Birmingham, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 48 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Moody, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 340 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chelsea, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Alabaster, 14 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alabaster, 2 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 39 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#18 KT-Grant Inc
Based in Pleasant Grove, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ 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 Bessemer, 7 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chelsea, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bessemer, 2 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.1★ from 32 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chelsea, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Birmingham, 17 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ 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 Irondale, 14 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Irondale, 12 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Excavating contractors ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 60 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Hoover
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bham Waterproofing | In Hoover | |
| Birmingham Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Blacktip Construction - Roofing | 5.0★ (1) | In Hoover |
| Dig the South Constructon LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Down Home Dirtwork and Landscape Supply LLC. | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| FARE Outdoor Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Greenland Services USA LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Hardwood Bottoms Construction & Land Development | In Hoover | |
| Hartz land solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| J&W Tree Services and Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Nuckles Services | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| On Track Services & Excavation, LLC | In Hoover | |
| Phelps Backhoe & Septic Tank | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Precision Dirt and Walls LLC - land clearing, site prep, & ponds | 5.0★ (1) | 2 mi |
| Richards Equipment, LLC | 4.5★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Selective Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Hoover |
| Southern Choice Excavation LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Southern Woodworking | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Tellus Construction llc | 1.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| We Build it Construction LLC | In Hoover |
How we ranked Hoover excavating contractors
We scored 60 Hoover 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 Hoover 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 Hoover: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Hoover?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Hoover, AL is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.8★ from 2,876 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 60 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Hoover?
ContractorsRanked ranks 60 excavating contractors serving Hoover, AL. 1 of them is based in Hoover; 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 Hoover are open 24/7?
13 ranked excavating contractors in Hoover post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Hoover work on weekends?
37 of 60 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 22 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Hoover excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 60 rated excavating contractors in Hoover is 4.9★, with a median of 13 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 2,876 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 Hoover count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Hoover 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 Hoover
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 60 excavating contractors serving Hoover.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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