62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,222 Google reviews, the most in Jacksonville.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Jacksonville, NC (2026)
22 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Jacksonville: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 62/100; 4.9★ from 1,222 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Drop Zone Tree Service and Landscaping LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 22.
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Most-reviewed: Drop Zone Tree Service and Landscaping LLC, 207 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 22 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
22 Jacksonville excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 22 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 | 62 | 4.9★ (1,222) | Jacksonville | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Drop Zone Tree Service and Landscaping LLC | 59 | 4.9★ (207) | Jacksonville | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Carolina EarthWerx | 58 | 5.0★ (67) | Jacksonville | — | — |
| 4 | WR Land Services LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (123) | Havelock, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Dirty 'Diger & Son | 56 | 3.7★ (3) | Jacksonville | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Catch 22 Solutions | 56 | 4.5★ (8) | Jacksonville | Sat | — |
| 7 | W R Willis Trucking & Construction | 56 | 4.0★ (8) | Jacksonville | — | — |
| 8 | J&J Earthworks | 56 | 3.4★ (10) | Jacksonville | — | — |
| 9 | Eastern Excavating Inc | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | Jacksonville | — | — |
| 10 | Badger Tree Service | 55 | 5.0★ (183) | Half Moon, 3 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
The 22 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
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 207 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Havelock, 20 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 123 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 #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 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 #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ 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
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ 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 Jacksonville
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Half Moon, 3 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 183 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 15 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 #12 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.
#13 T. Lanier, Inc.
Based in Jacksonville
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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.
#14 C H Lawn Care
Based in Jacksonville
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 55 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville
51/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville
50/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville
49/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville
49/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#19 JNC Pro Services
Based in Deltona, 13 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville
48/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#21 PRI Industries
Based in Jacksonville
47/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bathroom remodeler”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville
47/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Jacksonville
9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| American Artist, Bernie Rosage Jr. | 5.0★ (2) | In Jacksonville |
| Atlantic All-Pro Septic Tank | 4.0★ (4) | In Jacksonville |
| Cruz Mini Excavation & Land Clearing | 5.0★ (2) | In Jacksonville |
| FLA Construction | 3.5★ (8) | In Jacksonville |
| Greg's Dumpster Rentals and Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Landscaping Plus | 24 mi | |
| New River Excavation & Dredging, Inc | In Jacksonville | |
| Professional Locating Services Inc | 3.5★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Ragsdale Painting Jacksonville, NC | 5.0★ (2) | In Jacksonville |
How we ranked Jacksonville excavating contractors
We scored 22 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, NC is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.9★ from 1,222 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Drop Zone Tree Service and Landscaping LLC (#2) and Carolina EarthWerx (#3) follow. We ranked 22 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Jacksonville?
ContractorsRanked ranks 22 excavating contractors serving Jacksonville, NC. 19 of them are based in Jacksonville; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 9 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Jacksonville are open 24/7?
2 ranked excavating contractors in Jacksonville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1) and Drop Zone Tree Service and Landscaping LLC (#2). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Jacksonville work on weekends?
7 of 22 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Drop Zone Tree Service and Landscaping LLC (#2) and WR Land Services LLC (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Jacksonville excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 22 rated excavating contractors in Jacksonville is 5.0★, with a median of 9 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,222 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 22 excavating contractors serving Jacksonville.
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