61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 4,595 Google reviews, the most in Jacksonville.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Jacksonville, FL (2026)
58 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Jacksonville: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 4,595 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 58.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 2,761 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 58 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
58 Jacksonville excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 13 are open 24/7, 30 open Saturdays and 20 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 58 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Jacksonville at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 61 | 4.8★ (4,595) | Jacksonville | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 61 | 4.9★ (2,761) | Jacksonville | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | AGON, LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (32) | Jacksonville | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Southeast Forest and Land Management LLC | 59 | 4.9★ (35) | Jacksonville | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Treesus Of Nazareth Arbor | 58 | 5.0★ (24) | Jacksonville | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Tomlinson Land Clearing, Site Work and Demolition | 58 | 5.0★ (10) | Jacksonville | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Big Motion Enterprise LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (9) | Jacksonville | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Absolute Land & Pond | 56 | 4.2★ (10) | Jacksonville | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Sims Southern Inc., | 55 | 5.0★ (8) | Jacksonville | Sat | — |
| 10 | Set Apart Excavation & Land Clearing | 54 | 4.8★ (25) | Jacksonville | — | — |
The 58 best excavating contractors in Jacksonville, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Jacksonville
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,761 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#3 AGON, LLC
Based in Jacksonville
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville
58/100CR 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 Jacksonville
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Jacksonville
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#12 De May Inc
Based in Jacksonville
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ 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 Jacksonville
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville Beach, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 298 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lakeside, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#16 A J Johns Inc
Based in Jacksonville
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#17 TIM PREP, INC.
Based in Jacksonville
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Middleburg, 3 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palm Valley, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 79 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#20 Cubby llc.
Based in Jacksonville
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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.
#21 VACUTEK
Based in Mableton, 20 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lakeside, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#23 J&J DirtWorks
Based in Jacksonville
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Jacksonville
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
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 58 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Jacksonville
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A. J. Wells Roofing & Construction | 4.6★ (183) | In Jacksonville |
| C & L Landscape | 4.8★ (407) | In Jacksonville |
| Closets by Design - Jacksonville | 4.9★ (2,209) | In Jacksonville |
| Coastal Outdoor Construction LLC | 4.6★ (82) | In Jacksonville |
| D&D Construction Services | 4.9★ (97) | In Jacksonville |
| DeVore Capital Contracting | 4.9★ (153) | In Jacksonville |
| First Coast Contracting | 4.9★ (159) | In Jacksonville |
| FORTRESS ROOFING AND CONSTRUCTION LLC | 4.2★ (76) | In Jacksonville |
| Golden Comfort AC & Heating Repair | 5.0★ (102) | In Jacksonville |
| Haskell's HQ | 4.4★ (81) | In Jacksonville |
| J. Lane Construction | 4.9★ (67) | In Jacksonville |
| JWB Construction Group | 3.6★ (1,955) | In Jacksonville |
| K & G Construction Company Inc | 4.9★ (218) | In Jacksonville |
| LCE Concrete Contractor Jacksonville | 5.0★ (51) | In Jacksonville |
| Mr. Drywall Jacksonville | 4.9★ (65) | In Jacksonville |
| Paradise Construction of North Florida LLC | 5.0★ (119) | In Jacksonville |
| PuroClean of Jacksonville Southbank | 4.9★ (78) | In Jacksonville |
| RG Construction | 4.5★ (53) | In Jacksonville |
| South Edge Roofing & Construction | 5.0★ (138) | In Jacksonville |
| W. W. Gay Mechanical Contractor, Inc. | 4.2★ (73) | In Jacksonville |
How we ranked Jacksonville excavating contractors
We scored 58 Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Jacksonville?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Jacksonville, FL is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.8★ from 4,595 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and AGON, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 58 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Jacksonville?
ContractorsRanked ranks 58 excavating contractors serving Jacksonville, FL. 25 of them are based in Jacksonville; 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 Jacksonville are open 24/7?
13 ranked excavating contractors in Jacksonville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and AGON, LLC (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Jacksonville work on weekends?
30 of 58 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 20 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and AGON, LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Jacksonville excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 58 rated excavating contractors in Jacksonville is 5.0★, with a median of 10 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 4,595 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 Jacksonville count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 58 excavating contractors serving Jacksonville.
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