61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 493 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Memphis, TN (2026)
26 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Memphis: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 493 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Riverside Driveways, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 26.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 563 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 26 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
26 Memphis excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 9 are open 24/7, 17 open Saturdays and 10 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 26 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Memphis at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 61 | 4.8★ (493) | Memphis | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Riverside Driveways | 58 | 5.0★ (48) | Atoka, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (563) | Bartlett, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Modern Shovel | 56 | 4.9★ (33) | Marion, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Rock Solid Construction & Excavation | 56 | 5.0★ (15) | Atoka, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Southern Dirt and Land | 56 | 4.4★ (8) | Horn Lake, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Fil-Billy Excavation & Hauling llc. | 55 | 5.0★ (5) | Perryville, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Gibby's Home and Land Services | 55 | 5.0★ (27) | Arlington, 23 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Rod Chimney Cleaning & Chimney Repairs Serv | 53 | 5.0★ (4) | Hernando, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Estes Grading & Trucking | 52 | 3.5★ (11) | Southaven, 11 mi away | — | — |
The 26 best excavating contractors in Memphis, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Atoka, 22 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bartlett, 17 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 563 Google reviews, the most in Memphis.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marion, 23 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atoka, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Horn Lake, 12 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Perryville, 7 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Arlington, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hernando, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Southaven, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ 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 Bartlett, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jonesboro, 23 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#13 Porterco LLC
Based in Olive Branch, 19 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Arlington, 6 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Millington, 14 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Olive Branch, 16 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 63 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lakeland, 11 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#18 Elite Earthworks
Based in Hernando, 24 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Memphis
48/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hernando, 20 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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.
Based in Memphis
46/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#22 RDB Services LLC
Based in Southaven, 12 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#23 JD Landscape LLC
Based in Collierville, 23 mi away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#24 V McGee, Inc.
Based in Olive Branch, 16 mi away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Trucking company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Collierville, 22 mi away
42/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 26 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #26, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | DB land management and tree work | 41 | 5.0★ (3) | 21 mi |
Also serving Memphis
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 |
|---|---|---|
| B & W Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | In Memphis |
| Brainerd Compressor Inc | 4.5★ (13) | In Memphis |
| Buckingham Heating & Cooling | 4.0★ (3) | In Memphis |
| Darana Hybrid | 3.0★ (4) | In Memphis |
| ELITE STONE LLC | 4.6★ (21) | In Memphis |
| H & K Plumbing & Heating Inc | 4.5★ (2) | In Memphis |
| Instant Remodeling Company Memphis | 5.0★ (20) | In Memphis |
| ISK Biocides Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Memphis |
| Jones Brothers Construction | 4.0★ (1) | In Memphis |
| Memphis City Roofing contractor | 5.0★ (1) | In Memphis |
| Memphis Reprographics | 5.0★ (1) | In Memphis |
| Mike Armstrong Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Memphis |
| MVVI Supply Specialists | 5.0★ (3) | In Memphis |
| Prime Powder Coating LLC | 4.4★ (25) | In Memphis |
| Process Systems Inc | 2.4★ (14) | In Memphis |
| Shelby Electric | 5.0★ (1) | In Memphis |
| Tough Remodel Repair | 5.0★ (1) | In Memphis |
| Trac-Work Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Memphis |
| W&T Contracting Corporation | 5.0★ (5) | In Memphis |
| WB Day Construction, LLC | 3.7★ (3) | In Memphis |
How we ranked Memphis excavating contractors
We scored 26 Memphis 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 Memphis 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 Memphis: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Memphis?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Memphis, TN is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.8★ from 493 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Riverside Driveways (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 26 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Memphis?
ContractorsRanked ranks 26 excavating contractors serving Memphis, TN. 3 of them are based in Memphis; 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 Memphis are open 24/7?
9 ranked excavating contractors in Memphis post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Riverside Driveways (#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 Memphis work on weekends?
17 of 26 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 10 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Riverside Driveways (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Memphis excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 26 rated excavating contractors in Memphis is 4.9★, with a median of 9 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 563 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Memphis count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Memphis 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 Memphis
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 26 excavating contractors serving Memphis.
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