58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 607 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Lakes by the Bay, FL (2026)
48 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Lakes by the Bay: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 58/100; 4.9★ from 607 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 48.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 2,268 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 48 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
48 Lakes by the Bay excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 23 are open 24/7, 36 open Saturdays and 33 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 48 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Lakes by the Bay at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.9★ (607) | Miami, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.9★ (787) | Homestead, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.9★ (1,198) | Doral, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.7★ (2,268) | Miami, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 5 | South Florida Excavating Inc | 56 | 4.3★ (4) | Miami, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.9★ (1,341) | Hialeah, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Master Excavators Inc | 55 | 4.9★ (8) | Miami, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 54 | 4.8★ (647) | Miami Beach, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Allstardumpllc | 54 | 5.0★ (58) | Leisure City, 1 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Quick Sand & Fill Corporation | 54 | 4.3★ (25) | Miami, 8 mi away | Sat | — |
The 48 best excavating contractors in Lakes by the Bay, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Homestead, 12 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 787 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Doral, 15 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,198 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Miami, 18 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 2,268 Google reviews, the most in Lakes by the Bay.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Miami, 5 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hialeah, 22 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,341 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Miami, 3 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ 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 Miami Beach, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 647 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Leisure City, 1 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Miami, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Miami, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 318 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Coral Gables, 4 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Miami Heights, 8 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in The Hammocks, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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.
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Based in Hialeah, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Kendall West, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 106 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Miami, 8 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 74 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Homestead, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Miami, 18 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 316 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hialeah, 19 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 186 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Miami, 8 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Miami, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Doral, 17 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Miami, 13 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 36 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hialeah, 24 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
All 48 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #48, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
Also serving Lakes by the Bay
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&A EXCAVATION SERVICES CORP | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| A&K Backhoe Service | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Absolute Demolition Inc | 1.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| ARYA Construction LLC | In Lakes by the Bay | |
| Bobcat service Miami | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Caraballo Express – Septic, Grease Trap & Drainfield Services | 5.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| Caraballo Express Septic Tank - Grease Trap Pump Outs | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Darco Heavy Equipment Co. | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| DDC Equipment INC. | 4.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Everglades Site Development | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Everglades Site Development | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Evergreen site development | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| GPE Engineering Contractors | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Hurricane Design & Construction Services, Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | In Lakes by the Bay |
| Jsm Backhoe Services Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| LUAP Tech Site Development | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| LUAP Tech Site Development | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Miami Excavating Contractors Allstar | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| RG EXCAVATION | 5.0★ (1) | 3 mi |
| Yoanny Excavations/Bobcat Services Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
How we ranked Lakes by the Bay excavating contractors
We scored 48 Lakes by the Bay 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 Lakes by the Bay 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 Lakes by the Bay: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Lakes by the Bay?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Lakes by the Bay, FL is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.9★ from 607 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 48 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Lakes by the Bay?
ContractorsRanked ranks 48 excavating contractors serving Lakes by the Bay, FL. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Lakes by the Bay are open 24/7?
23 ranked excavating contractors in Lakes by the Bay post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#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 Lakes by the Bay work on weekends?
36 of 48 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 33 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Lakes by the Bay excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 48 rated excavating contractors in Lakes by the Bay is 4.9★, with a median of 25 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 2,268 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Lakes by the Bay count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Lakes by the Bay 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 Lakes by the Bay
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 48 excavating contractors serving Lakes by the Bay.
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