64/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 1,053 Google reviews, the most in Jefferson.
Best Excavating Contractors in Jefferson, GA (2026)
55 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Jefferson: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 64/100; 5.0★ from 1,053 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Grit N Grind Grading, LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 55.
- 12
Most-reviewed: Georgia Rooter Services LLC, 914 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 55 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #12.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
55 Jefferson excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 16 are open 24/7, 37 open Saturdays and 19 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 55 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Jefferson at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 64 | 5.0★ (1,053) | Gainesville, 19 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Grit N Grind Grading, LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (25) | Winder, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Premium Grading and Pipe LLC Drainage Pros | 58 | 4.9★ (64) | Gainesville, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Pettyjohn Demo, Grading, & Hauling | 58 | 5.0★ (17) | Jefferson | Sat | — |
| 5 | Metro Grading & Clearing | 57 | 4.0★ (8) | Jefferson | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | NGT Grading | 57 | 5.0★ (34) | Gainesville, 10 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Olin’s Trenching Services | 56 | 5.0★ (8) | Commerce, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Ga Land Pros, LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (11) | Gainesville, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | JTLS LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (14) | Winder, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | North Ga Excavation Group LLC | 56 | 4.7★ (14) | Gainesville, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 55 best excavating contractors in Jefferson, 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 Winder, 15 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Gainesville, 14 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Jefferson
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Jefferson
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
#6 NGT Grading
Based in Gainesville, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Commerce, 13 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Gainesville, 17 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
#9 JTLS LLC
Based in Winder, 13 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Gainesville, 18 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Commerce, 12 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Lawrenceville, 25 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 914 Google reviews.
#13 Septic Plus INC
Based in Commerce, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 76 Google reviews.
Based in Jefferson
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Gainesville, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Jefferson
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
#17 Ameri-can LLC
Based in Gainesville, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Jefferson
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Winder, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Athens, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
#21 A & S Earthworks
Based in Commerce, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Commerce, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
#23 RMI Earthworks
Based in Gainesville, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Winder, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based in Monroe, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
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 55 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Jefferson
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ernst Concrete | 5.0★ (3) | In Jefferson |
| F.M. Kitchens Construction Services, LLC | 4.8★ (4) | In Jefferson |
| Freedom Building Consultants, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Jefferson |
| Hugo Landscaping and Maintenance | 5.0★ (14) | In Jefferson |
| Jefferson Electrical Services, LLC | 5.0★ (50) | In Jefferson |
| Keith Hayes Construction Inc | 4.3★ (6) | In Jefferson |
| Ken Martin Construction | 3.3★ (3) | In Jefferson |
| Mike Rector General Contractor | 5.0★ (2) | In Jefferson |
| Morgan Concrete Company | 3.9★ (13) | In Jefferson |
| Pass Heating & Air Condition | 5.0★ (3) | In Jefferson |
| Powell's Construction | 5.0★ (4) | In Jefferson |
| Pro Plumber of Jefferson | 5.0★ (2) | In Jefferson |
| SGW Properties LLC | 5.0★ (3) | In Jefferson |
| Southern Pines | 5.0★ (8) | In Jefferson |
| StoneTech Tops, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | In Jefferson |
| Systems Roofing | 5.0★ (16) | In Jefferson |
| The Straw Lot | 4.1★ (25) | In Jefferson |
| Thomas Concrete, Inc. | 4.5★ (11) | In Jefferson |
| Top Tier Restoration Services | 4.8★ (22) | In Jefferson |
| Veritas Homes | 3.7★ (6) | In Jefferson |
How we ranked Jefferson excavating contractors
We scored 55 Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Jefferson?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Jefferson, GA is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 5.0★ from 1,053 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Grit N Grind Grading, LLC (#2) and Premium Grading and Pipe LLC Drainage Pros (#3) follow. We ranked 55 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Jefferson?
ContractorsRanked ranks 55 excavating contractors serving Jefferson, GA. 7 of them are based in Jefferson; 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 Jefferson are open 24/7?
16 ranked excavating contractors in Jefferson post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Grit N Grind Grading, LLC (#2) and Premium Grading and Pipe LLC Drainage Pros (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Jefferson work on weekends?
37 of 55 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 19 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Grit N Grind Grading, LLC (#2) and Premium Grading and Pipe LLC Drainage Pros (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Jefferson excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 55 rated excavating contractors in Jefferson is 5.0★, with a median of 9 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,053 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 Jefferson count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Jefferson 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 Jefferson
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 55 excavating contractors serving Jefferson.
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