61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,401 Google reviews, the most in Melbourne.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Melbourne, FL (2026)
34 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Melbourne: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 2,401 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Everglade Earthworks, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 34.
- 6
Most-reviewed: All Pro Land Clearing Inc., 253 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 34 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
34 Melbourne excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 14 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 34 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Melbourne at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 61 | 4.8★ (2,401) | Melbourne | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Everglade Earthworks | 60 | 5.0★ (16) | Melbourne | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | JB Earth & Aquatics, LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (13) | Melbourne | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | All American Equipment Services | 56 | 5.0★ (34) | Fellsmere, 7 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Doug Connor Inc | 55 | 4.7★ (43) | Melbourne | — | — |
| 6 | All Pro Land Clearing Inc. | 55 | 4.9★ (253) | Palm Bay, 11 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 7 | Frank-Lin Excavating Inc | 55 | 4.0★ (7) | Melbourne | — | — |
| 8 | KCF Site Development | 55 | 5.0★ (4) | Melbourne | — | — |
| 9 | J&M Bobcat Grading Service | 54 | 5.0★ (10) | Melbourne | Evenings | — |
| 10 | TSI Disaster Recovery LLC | 54 | 4.0★ (4) | Melbourne | — | — |
The 34 best excavating contractors in Melbourne, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Melbourne
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Melbourne
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fellsmere, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Melbourne
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palm Bay, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 253 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Melbourne
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ 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 Melbourne
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Melbourne
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Melbourne
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ 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 Palm Bay, 3 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 108 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Melbourne
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palm Bay, 9 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Melbourne
51/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#15 R&S Septic LLC
Based in Titusville, 16 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sebastian, 22 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Palm Bay, 13 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 93 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palm Bay, 16 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 34 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palm Bay, 20 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#20 KY Asphalt, LLC
Based in Palm Bay, 9 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#21 DBI
Based in Melbourne
47/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Fellsmere, 22 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Cocoa, 21 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Micco, 12 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palm Bay, 4 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 1.4★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 34 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #34, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Vaughan Tractor | 46 | 5.0★ (3) | 22 mi |
| 27 | Blue Cypress Septic | 46 | 5.0★ (4) | 21 mi |
| 28 | Santa Cruz Construction Inc | 46 | 4.8★ (4) | 25 mi |
| 29 | Realtree, Inc | 45 | 4.0★ (5) | 4 mi |
| 30 | Accurate Demolition & Land Clearing | 44 | 4.8★ (5) | 24 mi |
| 31 | Central Sand | 43 | 4.3★ (14) | 16 mi |
| 32 | A Cut Above Lawn, LLC Lawn Care Maintenance Service Land Clearing in Cocoa FL | 42 | 3.3★ (9) | 23 mi |
| 33 | Atlantic Southern Paving & Sealcoating | 41 | 3.6★ (14) | 22 mi |
| 34 | Lary & brothers landscaping | 40 | 4.5★ (6) | 25 mi |
Also serving Melbourne
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 Melbourne excavating contractors
We scored 34 Melbourne 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 Melbourne 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 Melbourne: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Melbourne?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Melbourne, FL is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.8★ from 2,401 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Everglade Earthworks (#2) and JB Earth & Aquatics, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 34 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Melbourne?
ContractorsRanked ranks 34 excavating contractors serving Melbourne, FL. 11 of them are based in Melbourne; 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 Melbourne are open 24/7?
7 ranked excavating contractors in Melbourne post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Everglade Earthworks (#2) and JB Earth & Aquatics, LLC (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Melbourne work on weekends?
14 of 34 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Everglade Earthworks (#2) and JB Earth & Aquatics, LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Melbourne excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 34 rated excavating contractors in Melbourne is 4.8★, with a median of 11 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 2,401 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 Melbourne count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Melbourne 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 Melbourne
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 34 excavating contractors serving Melbourne.
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