60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 1,720 Google reviews, the most in Madison.
Best Excavating Contractors in Madison, AL (2026)
55 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Madison: Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Water Cleanup, CR Score 60/100; 4.7★ from 1,720 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 4
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Chief Excavation and Landscaping, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 55.
- 24
Most-reviewed: Deep South Construction Pros, 225 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 55 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Water Cleanup; ranked #24.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
55 Madison excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 8 are open 24/7, 32 open Saturdays and 14 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 55 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Madison at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Water Cleanup | 60 | 4.7★ (1,720) | Huntsville, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Lily Rose Excavation, LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (22) | Madison | Sat | — |
| 3 | Bama Dirt Bulk Yard Madison | 56 | 4.6★ (81) | Athens, 7 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Chief Excavation and Landscaping | 56 | 5.0★ (9) | Harvest, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | ROSE EXCAVATION & DEMOLITION LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (21) | Huntsville, 4 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Drake Contracting LLC | 55 | 4.9★ (41) | Athens, 11 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Don Thomas Construction & Septic Service | 55 | 4.9★ (145) | Athens, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Prominence Contracting LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (6) | Athens, 1 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Lanes Land Management | 55 | 5.0★ (11) | Lynchburg, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Wright Septic & Excavation LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (22) | Cullman, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 55 best excavating contractors in Madison, 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 Madison
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Athens, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Harvest, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Huntsville, 4 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Athens, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Athens, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 145 Google reviews.
Based in Athens, 1 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Lynchburg, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Cullman, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Athens, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Hartselle, 6 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Athens, 3 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Drainage service”.
Based in Huntsville, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Huntsville, 4 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Huntsville, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Huntsville, 20 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Huntsville, 18 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Athens, 3 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Huntsville, 2 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based in Huntsville, 7 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Huntsville, 9 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Athens, 22 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Decatur, 19 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 225 Google reviews.
Based in Huntsville, 13 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 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 Madison
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ACC Construction | In Madison | |
| Dalt Concrete | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Florence Land Surveying | 1.0★ (1) | In Madison |
| GW Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Ivey's Backhoe & Dozer | 3.5★ (2) | 18 mi |
| J & D Clearing & Dirt Work, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| J&M Excavation and Site Work | 3.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Jimenez Lawn & Landscaping | 5.0★ (1) | In Madison |
| King's Excavation & Bobcat Service | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Land & Lawn Development Services | In Madison | |
| Luxor | In Madison | |
| Madison Concrete Company | In Madison | |
| Mal Patterson Custom Dozer Services | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Mc Guire Enterprises | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| New Dominion Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Madison |
| Ryan Backhoe Services | 4.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Shaneyfelt Land Solutions LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Sisk Backhoe Services | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Sybert Trenching | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Wade Hays Excavating | 1.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
How we ranked Madison excavating contractors
We scored 55 Madison 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 2, 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 Madison 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 Madison: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Madison?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Madison, AL is Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.7★ from 1,720 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Lily Rose Excavation, LLC (#2) and Bama Dirt Bulk Yard Madison (#3) follow. We ranked 55 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Madison?
ContractorsRanked ranks 55 excavating contractors serving Madison, AL. 2 of them are based in Madison; 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 Madison are open 24/7?
8 ranked excavating contractors in Madison post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Water Cleanup (#1), Chief Excavation and Landscaping (#4) and Don Thomas Construction & Septic Service (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Madison work on weekends?
32 of 55 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 14 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Water Cleanup (#1), Lily Rose Excavation, LLC (#2) and Bama Dirt Bulk Yard Madison (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Madison excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 55 rated excavating contractors in Madison is 5.0★, with a median of 12 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Water Cleanup has the most, 1,720 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 Madison count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Madison 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 Madison
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 55 excavating contractors serving Madison.
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