58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 690 Google reviews, the most in McDonough.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in McDonough, GA (2026)
57 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in McDonough: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 58/100; 4.9★ from 690 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 57.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 457 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 57 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
57 McDonough excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 12 are open 24/7, 27 open Saturdays and 13 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 57 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in McDonough at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.9★ (690) | Conyers, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.9★ (457) | Fayetteville, 19 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | TrueGrade Solutions | 55 | 5.0★ (6) | McDonough | Sat | — |
| 4 | Biles Grading | 55 | 4.5★ (22) | McDonough | — | — |
| 5 | Ballard Land Management Services, LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (4) | Griffin, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Guzman Earthworks LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (10) | Griffin, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Hugo Grading & Clearing LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (8) | Stonecrest, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Gleaton Demolition Inc | 53 | 5.0★ (7) | Stockbridge, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Rider Septic Services | 53 | 4.9★ (147) | Fayetteville, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Excavation Expressions LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (21) | Covington, 19 mi away | Sat | — |
The 57 best excavating contractors in McDonough, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Fayetteville, 19 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 457 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in McDonough
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in McDonough
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Griffin, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Griffin, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Stonecrest, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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.
Based in Stockbridge, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Fayetteville, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 147 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Covington, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Griffin, 24 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Monroe, 4 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Locust Grove, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Stockbridge, 8 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Barnesville, 23 mi away
52/100CR 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 Covington, 19 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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.
#17 GPH Grading
Based in Roswell, 20 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Barnesville, 23 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#19 Longhorn Grading
Based in Covington, 15 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atlanta, 8 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Stonecrest, 18 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Fayetteville, 17 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Conley, 16 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newnan, 23 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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.
#25 RLL Services LLC
Based in Covington, 23 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency 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 57 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving McDonough
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 McDonough excavating contractors
We scored 57 McDonough 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 McDonough 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 McDonough: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in McDonough?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in McDonough, GA is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.9★ from 690 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and TrueGrade Solutions (#3) follow. We ranked 57 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in McDonough?
ContractorsRanked ranks 57 excavating contractors serving McDonough, GA. 2 of them are based in McDonough; 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 McDonough are open 24/7?
12 ranked excavating contractors in McDonough post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Ballard Land Management Services, LLC (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in McDonough work on weekends?
27 of 57 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 13 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and TrueGrade Solutions (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do McDonough excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 57 rated excavating contractors in McDonough is 4.9★, with a median of 7 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 690 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 McDonough count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the McDonough 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 McDonough
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 57 excavating contractors serving McDonough.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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