60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 923 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Lakeland, FL (2026)
69 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Lakeland: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services, CR Score 60/100; 4.7★ from 923 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Robbys Land Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 69.
- 8
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,325 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 69 ranked; ranked #8.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
69 Lakeland excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 20 are open 24/7, 42 open Saturdays and 33 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 69 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Lakeland at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services | 60 | 4.7★ (923) | Lakeland | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Robbys Land Services | 58 | 5.0★ (7) | Lakeland | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Coscia Land Management | 58 | 5.0★ (27) | Medulla, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | MAC Land Services | 58 | 5.0★ (17) | Kathleen, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | All Weather Tree Service LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (177) | Kathleen, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Things & Stuff LLC Tractor Excavation Land Clearing and Forestry Mulching | 57 | 5.0★ (50) | Lakeland | — | — |
| 7 | Faith Works Outdoor Services LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (9) | Winter Haven, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.9★ (1,325) | Brandon, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 9 | Top Notch Trees and Land Clearing LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (407) | Bloomingdale, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Land Force One LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (42) | Greater Northdale, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
The 69 best excavating contractors in Lakeland, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Lakeland
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Medulla, 7 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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.
Based in Kathleen, 10 mi away
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 on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kathleen, 5 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 177 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lakeland
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winter Haven, 8 mi away
57/100CR 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 Brandon, 21 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,325 Google reviews, the most in Lakeland.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bloomingdale, 25 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 407 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greater Northdale, 16 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plant City, 13 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Earth works company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lakeland
56/100CR 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 Land Clear Pro
Based in Plant City, 3 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Thonotosassa, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Brandon, 23 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 211 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lakeland
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 61 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Egypt Lake-Leto, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Zephyrhills, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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.
#19 I Brush Cut LLC
Based in Medulla, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Mango, 24 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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.
Based in Bartow, 14 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Plant City, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#23 Davis Burton
Based in Lakeland
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winter Haven, 8 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plant City, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability 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 69 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Lakeland
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.
How we ranked Lakeland excavating contractors
We scored 69 Lakeland 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 Lakeland 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 Lakeland: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Lakeland?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Lakeland, FL is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.7★ from 923 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Robbys Land Services (#2) and Coscia Land Management (#3) follow. We ranked 69 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Lakeland?
ContractorsRanked ranks 69 excavating contractors serving Lakeland, FL. 9 of them are based in Lakeland; 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 Lakeland are open 24/7?
20 ranked excavating contractors in Lakeland post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#1), Robbys Land Services (#2) and MAC Land Services (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Lakeland work on weekends?
42 of 69 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 33 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#1), Robbys Land Services (#2) and Coscia Land Management (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Lakeland excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 69 rated excavating contractors in Lakeland is 5.0★, with a median of 12 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,325 reviews, and ranks #8. 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 Lakeland count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Lakeland 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 Lakeland
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 69 excavating contractors serving Lakeland.
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