60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Mobile, AL (2026)
42 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Mobile: Raising Hail Land Clearing LLC, CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 5 PM.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): FullBlown Solutions, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 42.
- 21
Most-reviewed: Southern Anchor Lawn & Home Services, LLC, 78 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 42 ranked; ranked #21.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
42 Mobile excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 9 are open 24/7, 23 open Saturdays and 15 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 42 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Mobile at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raising Hail Land Clearing LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (30) | Tillmans Corner, 8 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | FullBlown Solutions | 60 | 5.0★ (14) | Mobile | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Emco Builders LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (4) | Mobile | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Shiver's Excavation & Septic Services, LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (16) | Mobile | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Larry's Junk Removal and Dumpster Rentals | 60 | 5.0★ (59) | Mobile | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Land Refiners | 59 | 5.0★ (16) | Spanish Fort, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Silver Creek Contractors LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (6) | Mobile | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | L & J Dirt Inc | 57 | 4.0★ (6) | Mobile | — | — |
| 9 | Steve Mitchell Construction Inc | 57 | 4.9★ (27) | Foley, 20 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Badger Daylighting Hydrovac Truck Excavating Services | 57 | 4.7★ (6) | Theodore, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 42 best excavating contractors in Mobile, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Mobile
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mobile
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Mobile
60/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mobile
60/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Spanish Fort, 17 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Mobile
58/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Mobile
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ 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 Foley, 20 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Theodore, 15 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mobile
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Mobile
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mobile
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 61 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Prichard, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Mobile
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Daphne, 4 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairhope, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gulf Shores, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Mobile
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 22 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Nashville, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Fairhope, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 78 Google reviews, the most in Mobile.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Prichard, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Forestry service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Robertsdale, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#24 Xcavate, LLC
Based in Fairhope, 20 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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.
#25 Rawls Asphalt
Based in Mobile
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 42 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #42, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Carr Land Management Inc | 52 | 5.0★ (14) | In Mobile |
| 27 | A & S Inc | 52 | 4.6★ (5) | 20 mi |
| 28 | Phoenix Hardscapes | 51 | 4.8★ (16) | 12 mi |
| 29 | Sellers Excavating Construction Co | 51 | 4.3★ (3) | 20 mi |
| 30 | WS Management Services | 50 | 5.0★ (4) | 13 mi |
| 31 | Dearborn Excavating | 50 | 4.3★ (3) | 23 mi |
| 32 | P&C Solutions | 50 | 5.0★ (40) | 20 mi |
| 33 | Baldwin County Construction | 50 | 4.0★ (3) | 23 mi |
| 34 | James Brothers Excavating | 49 | 4.8★ (4) | 13 mi |
| 35 | Southern Acres Landworks | 49 | 4.8★ (6) | 16 mi |
| 36 | Mini Ex Mike | Landscape & Site-work | 48 | 5.0★ (10) | 18 mi |
| 37 | Childress Siteworks Inc | 48 | 3.7★ (3) | 22 mi |
| 38 | Hendersons Construction LLC | 48 | 5.0★ (10) | 18 mi |
| 39 | Steve's Land Service | 48 | 4.0★ (4) | 20 mi |
| 40 | Ofield Mulching and Land Clearing | 48 | 5.0★ (3) | 19 mi |
| 41 | Keith Land and Tree LLC | 47 | 5.0★ (5) | 20 mi |
| 42 | Longhorn Land Management, LLC | 46 | 5.0★ (5) | 16 mi |
Also serving Mobile
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama Asphalt and General Contracting Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Mobile |
| Bruce Mcduff Duffs contractors | In Mobile | |
| Frontline Maritime LLC | In Mobile | |
| Grinder Pump Services GPS | 5.0★ (1) | In Mobile |
| Gulf Hauling & Construction Inc | 3.5★ (11) | In Mobile |
| H&S Commercial and Industrial Supply | 5.0★ (1) | In Mobile |
| Innovative Contracting Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Mobile |
| Kastel Enterprises | 3.2★ (11) | In Mobile |
| LandDesign Trust Bad Credit Loans | 2.3★ (3) | In Mobile |
| M.A.M CONSTRUCTION LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Mobile |
| Marcus & Wesley Tillman Contractors | 5.0★ (1) | In Mobile |
| McDow Construction Group LLC. | 3.0★ (2) | In Mobile |
| Middleton Construction LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Mobile |
| Mobile City Public Services Department | 3.9★ (19) | In Mobile |
| Mobile City Roofing | 5.0★ (1) | In Mobile |
| MR Siteworks LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Mobile |
| Professional Contracting LLC | 5.0★ (6) | In Mobile |
| sprouse family repair services | 4.0★ (1) | In Mobile |
| Verbeck Construction | 5.0★ (3) | In Mobile |
| Youngblood Barrett Construction & Engineering | 5.0★ (2) | In Mobile |
How we ranked Mobile excavating contractors
We scored 42 Mobile 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 Mobile 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 Mobile: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Mobile?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Mobile, AL is Raising Hail Land Clearing LLC with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 5 PM. FullBlown Solutions (#2) and Emco Builders LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 42 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Mobile?
ContractorsRanked ranks 42 excavating contractors serving Mobile, AL. 13 of them are based in Mobile; 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 Mobile are open 24/7?
9 ranked excavating contractors in Mobile post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are FullBlown Solutions (#2), Emco Builders LLC (#3) and Shiver's Excavation & Septic Services, LLC (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Mobile work on weekends?
23 of 42 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 15 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Raising Hail Land Clearing LLC (#1), Emco Builders LLC (#3) and Shiver's Excavation & Septic Services, LLC (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Mobile excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 42 rated excavating contractors in Mobile is 5.0★, with a median of 6 reviews. Southern Anchor Lawn & Home Services, LLC has the most, 78 reviews, and ranks #21. 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 Mobile count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Mobile 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 Mobile
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 42 excavating contractors serving Mobile.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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