60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 123 Google reviews, the most in Montgomery.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Montgomery, AL (2026)
15 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Montgomery: Patriot Stump & Land, CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 123 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 4
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Brown Excavation LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 15.
- 10
Most-reviewed: PennyEarned, LLC, 62 Google reviews at 4.0★, the most of 15 ranked after Patriot Stump & Land; ranked #10.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
15 Montgomery excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 15 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Montgomery at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patriot Stump & Land | 60 | 5.0★ (123) | Montgomery | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | A-L Grading & Excavating | 57 | 4.5★ (8) | Montgomery | Sat | — |
| 3 | PLR Septic & Excavation | 56 | 5.0★ (9) | Montgomery | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Brown Excavation LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (4) | Montgomery | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | MM Industrial Construction | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | Prattville, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Central Dozer Service LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (3) | Montgomery | Evenings | — |
| 7 | Quality Dirt Works & Construction | 53 | 4.8★ (5) | Prattville, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | ASW Mulching & Excavation | 52 | 5.0★ (4) | Wetumpka, 14 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | County Road Dirt Works, LLC | 52 | 4.6★ (14) | Montgomery | Sat | — |
| 10 | PennyEarned, LLC | 51 | 4.0★ (62) | Montgomery | — | Most reviews |
The 15 best excavating contractors in Montgomery, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Montgomery
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Montgomery
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Montgomery
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Prattville, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Montgomery
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Prattville, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Wetumpka, 14 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Montgomery
52/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 14 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 PennyEarned, LLC
Based in Montgomery
51/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.0★ from 62 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Montgomery
50/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Montgomery
50/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wetumpka, 15 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Montgomery
49/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.0★ from 14 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Montgomery
47/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Montgomery
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bliss Preservation | In Montgomery | |
| Brasfield & Gorrie | In Montgomery | |
| Brother Sun Construction LLC | 5.0★ (5) | In Montgomery |
| Casey Construction Co | 5.0★ (1) | In Montgomery |
| Coburn Contractors | In Montgomery | |
| Concrete Contractor Montgomery | In Montgomery | |
| D2 Dirtwork | 5.0★ (2) | In Montgomery |
| GARAGE DOOR INSTALLATION MONTGOMERY AL | 5.0★ (1) | In Montgomery |
| Howell Construction Services | 5.0★ (15) | In Montgomery |
| HVAC Contractor Montgomery | In Montgomery | |
| Long McGehee Electric | 4.6★ (7) | In Montgomery |
| Montgomery Concrete | In Montgomery | |
| Montgomery Plumbing Gas Department | In Montgomery | |
| Murphy's Excavating Services | 5.0★ (2) | In Montgomery |
| phillip pouncey builder | In Montgomery | |
| Royal Garage Doors | 5.0★ (23) | In Montgomery |
| Site Pros LLC | 4.0★ (4) | In Montgomery |
| Southern Guard Roofing | 5.0★ (40) | In Montgomery |
| Star Construction | 5.0★ (5) | In Montgomery |
| Strengthen Alabama Homes | 4.0★ (9) | In Montgomery |
How we ranked Montgomery excavating contractors
We scored 15 Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Montgomery?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Montgomery, AL is Patriot Stump & Land with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 5.0★ from 123 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. A-L Grading & Excavating (#2) and PLR Septic & Excavation (#3) follow. We ranked 15 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Montgomery?
ContractorsRanked ranks 15 excavating contractors serving Montgomery, AL. 11 of them are based in Montgomery; 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 Montgomery are open 24/7?
2 ranked excavating contractors in Montgomery post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Brown Excavation LLC (#4) and MM Industrial Construction (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Montgomery work on weekends?
7 of 15 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Patriot Stump & Land (#1), A-L Grading & Excavating (#2) and PLR Septic & Excavation (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Montgomery excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 15 rated excavating contractors in Montgomery is 5.0★, with a median of 8 reviews. Patriot Stump & Land has the most, 123 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 Montgomery count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Montgomery 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 Montgomery
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 15 excavating contractors serving Montgomery.
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