58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 868 Google reviews.
Best Excavating Contractors in Ives Estates, FL (2026)
78 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Ives Estates: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 58/100; 4.8★ from 868 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Kunes Plumbing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 78.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 3,291 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 78 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
78 Ives Estates excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 32 are open 24/7, 51 open Saturdays and 47 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 78 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Ives Estates at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (868) | Pembroke Pines, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Kunes Plumbing | 58 | 5.0★ (571) | Pembroke Pines, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.9★ (1,341) | Hialeah, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Focus Utility Services | Hydrovac & Infrastructure Support | 58 | 4.2★ (10) | Miramar, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.7★ (2,268) | Miami, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (3,291) | Fort Lauderdale, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.9★ (1,198) | Doral, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Talel Developments | 56 | 4.6★ (23) | Fort Lauderdale, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.9★ (729) | Weston, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.9★ (2,434) | Pompano Beach, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 78 best excavating contractors in Ives Estates, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Pembroke Pines, 7 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 571 Google reviews.
Based in Hialeah, 11 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,341 Google reviews.
Based in Miramar, 3 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Miami, 11 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 2,268 Google reviews.
Based in Fort Lauderdale, 16 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,291 Google reviews, the most in Ives Estates.
Based in Doral, 15 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,198 Google reviews.
Based in Fort Lauderdale, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Weston, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 729 Google reviews.
Based in Pompano Beach, 23 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,434 Google reviews.
Based in Miami Beach, 12 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 647 Google reviews.
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Based in Hialeah, 12 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Fort Lauderdale, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Coconut Creek, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 421 Google reviews.
Based in Miami, 1 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Coral Springs, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in North Miami, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Hialeah, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 186 Google reviews.
Based in Cooper City, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Debris removal service”.
Based in Hialeah, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Miami, 23 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 607 Google reviews.
Based in Cooper City, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 133 Google reviews.
Based in Miami, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 316 Google reviews.
Based in Miami, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Kendall West, 14 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 106 Google reviews.
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 78 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Ives Estates
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew's Backhoe Services | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Arenoso Construction | In Ives Estates | |
| Caraballo Express Septic Tank - Grease Trap Pump Outs | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| COAST TO COAST ENTERPRISES | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Danny's Bobcat Services | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Darco Heavy Equipment Co. | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| DDC Equipment INC. | 4.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Dennis Bobcat Services, Corp. | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Dirtworks Inc | 2.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Dominguez Builds LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Ives Estates |
| Everglades Site Development | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Foxtrail Contracting LLC | In Ives Estates | |
| High Point Legacy Contractors | In Ives Estates | |
| I love dirt | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| JN Land Services | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| MIAMI HEAT BUSTERS AIR CONDITIONING | 5.0★ (3) | In Ives Estates |
| Palm Blvd Construction | In Ives Estates | |
| R & J Bobcat Services, Corp | 5.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| Slavas Construction - Miami | In Ives Estates | |
| South Florida demolition & excavating services, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
How we ranked Ives Estates excavating contractors
We scored 78 Ives Estates 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 3, 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 Ives Estates 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 Ives Estates: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Ives Estates?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Ives Estates, FL is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.8★ from 868 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Kunes Plumbing (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 78 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Ives Estates?
ContractorsRanked ranks 78 excavating contractors serving Ives Estates, FL. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Ives Estates are open 24/7?
32 ranked excavating contractors in Ives Estates post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Kunes Plumbing (#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 Ives Estates work on weekends?
51 of 78 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 47 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Kunes Plumbing (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Ives Estates excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 78 rated excavating contractors in Ives Estates is 4.8★, with a median of 19 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 3,291 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 Ives Estates count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Ives Estates 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 Ives Estates
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 78 excavating contractors serving Ives Estates.
- November 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.
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