58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Melvindale, MI (2026)
139 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Melvindale: Same Day Dumpster Rental LLC, CR Score 58/100; 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 139.
- 19
Most-reviewed: Lenox Plumbing, LLC, 2,800 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 139 ranked; ranked #19.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
139 Melvindale excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 22 are open 24/7, 85 open Saturdays and 40 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 139 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Melvindale at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Same Day Dumpster Rental LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (15) | Hamtramck, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Forever Dry Waterproofing of Metro Detroit | 57 | 5.0★ (55) | Dearborn Heights, 4 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.6★ (1,269) | Detroit, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Flex Underground & Hydro Excavation | 56 | 4.2★ (9) | Dearborn, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Hometown Haulers & Services | 56 | 5.0★ (16) | Oregon, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Pro V LLC | 56 | 4.6★ (19) | Dearborn, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.5★ (1,598) | Livonia, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Buffs Excavation and Snow Removal | 55 | 5.0★ (5) | Windsor, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | HomeSpec Waterproofing and Foundation Repair | 55 | 4.9★ (897) | Westland, 8 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Bison Plumbing | 55 | 4.9★ (2,734) | Warren, 15 mi away | Sat | — |
The 139 best excavating contractors in Melvindale, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Dearborn Heights, 4 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Detroit, 7 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 1,269 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dearborn, 6 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oregon, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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.
#6 Pro V LLC
Based in Dearborn, 3 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Livonia, 12 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 1,598 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Windsor, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Westland, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 897 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 Bison Plumbing
Based in Warren, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,734 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Windsor, 3 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 314 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Warren, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 292 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dearborn, 4 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 86 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Farmington Hills, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 375 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#15 TNT Plumbing
Based in Detroit, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 913 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Amherstburg, 5 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 183 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fraser, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 390 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Leamington, 24 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Livonia, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,800 Google reviews, the most in Melvindale.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#20 Hayes Excavating
Based in Detroit, 4 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Clinton Township, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Romulus, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Westland, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canton, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Allen Park, 3 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 47 Google reviews, open 24/7.
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 139 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Melvindale
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-1 Hydrovac Contracting Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Alpha Property Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| AREA Excavating & Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| C B Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Cavalier Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Del Rey Handyman | 5.0★ (26) | In Melvindale |
| DMC Contracting Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Eminent Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 3 mi |
| J’s excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| LANDMARKER CONSTRUCTION | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Lucas Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Lukas & Sons Enterprises Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Mc Learen's J.J.J. Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Michigan Pro Electrical LLC | 5.0★ (7) | In Melvindale |
| Pro Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Savior-cement-excavation | 3.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| TCO Excavation & Demolition | 3.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| TD Trucking & Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Tenmile Creek Excavating LLC | 4.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| United Rentals - Trench Safety | 4.5★ (2) | 3 mi |
How we ranked Melvindale excavating contractors
We scored 139 Melvindale 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 Melvindale 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 Melvindale: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Melvindale?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Melvindale, MI is Same Day Dumpster Rental LLC with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Forever Dry Waterproofing of Metro Detroit (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 139 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Melvindale?
ContractorsRanked ranks 139 excavating contractors serving Melvindale, MI. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Melvindale are open 24/7?
22 ranked excavating contractors in Melvindale post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Same Day Dumpster Rental LLC (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) and Flex Underground & Hydro Excavation (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Melvindale work on weekends?
85 of 139 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 40 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Same Day Dumpster Rental LLC (#1), Forever Dry Waterproofing of Metro Detroit (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Melvindale excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 139 rated excavating contractors in Melvindale is 4.7★, with a median of 14 reviews. Lenox Plumbing, LLC has the most, 2,800 reviews, and ranks #19. 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 Melvindale count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Melvindale 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 Melvindale
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 139 excavating contractors serving Melvindale.
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