Ranked #1 in North Lauderdale
Based in Pompano Beach, 7 mi away
60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,434 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in North Lauderdale, FL (2026)
62 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in North Lauderdale: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 60/100; 4.9★ from 2,434 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 62.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 3,291 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 62 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
62 North Lauderdale excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 23 are open 24/7, 41 open Saturdays and 33 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 62 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in North Lauderdale at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 60 | 4.9★ (2,434) | Pompano Beach, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 60 | 4.8★ (3,291) | Fort Lauderdale, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Talel Developments | 58 | 4.6★ (23) | Fort Lauderdale, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Kunes Plumbing | 56 | 5.0★ (571) | Pembroke Pines, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.9★ (729) | Weston, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | US Utility Potholing & Air Excavation | 56 | 5.0★ (7) | Pompano Beach, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | JB Excavation Services LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (33) | Fort Lauderdale, 8 mi away | Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (868) | Pembroke Pines, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | YO Investments Inc | 55 | 5.0★ (8) | North Miami, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | LUAP Tech Site Development | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | Coral Springs, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 62 best excavating contractors in North Lauderdale, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Fort Lauderdale, 7 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,291 Google reviews, the most in North Lauderdale.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Lauderdale, 8 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pembroke Pines, 13 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 571 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Weston, 13 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 729 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pompano Beach, 5 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Lauderdale, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pembroke Pines, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 868 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Miami, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Coral Springs, 3 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Coral Springs, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Coconut Creek, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 421 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pompano Beach, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Delray Beach, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 910 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hialeah, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,341 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Miramar, 16 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Lauderdale, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pompano Beach, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ 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 Pompano Beach, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ 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 Cooper City, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Debris removal service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
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Based in Hialeah, 24 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pompano Beach, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cooper City, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 133 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tamarac, 6 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ 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 Boca Raton, 17 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
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 62 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving North Lauderdale
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew's Backhoe Services | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| COAST TO COAST ENTERPRISES | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Darco Heavy Equipment Co. | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| DDC Equipment INC. | 4.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Dennis Bobcat Services, Corp. | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Dirtworks Inc | 2.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| DY Global Solutions LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Everglades Site Development | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Gulf Coast Roofing Experts | 5.0★ (1) | In North Lauderdale |
| Handy Haulers LLC | 4.9★ (30) | In North Lauderdale |
| Himmel Construction | 4.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| I love dirt | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| JN Land Services | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Meadowbrook Roof Repair | 5.0★ (5) | In North Lauderdale |
| Miami Vero Design | 5.0★ (10) | In North Lauderdale |
| Rapid Repairs and Remodeling | 4.6★ (18) | In North Lauderdale |
| RH handy | 4.9★ (24) | In North Lauderdale |
| South Florida demolition & excavating services, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Vantage General Contractors | 5.0★ (2) | In North Lauderdale |
| VelroofElite Roofing Contractor Pros | 5.0★ (1) | In North Lauderdale |
How we ranked North Lauderdale excavating contractors
We scored 62 North Lauderdale 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 North Lauderdale 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 North Lauderdale: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in North Lauderdale?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in North Lauderdale, FL is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.9★ from 2,434 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Talel Developments (#3) follow. We ranked 62 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in North Lauderdale?
ContractorsRanked ranks 62 excavating contractors serving North Lauderdale, FL. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in North Lauderdale are open 24/7?
23 ranked excavating contractors in North Lauderdale post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Talel Developments (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in North Lauderdale work on weekends?
41 of 62 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 33 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Talel Developments (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do North Lauderdale excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 62 rated excavating contractors in North Lauderdale is 5.0★, with a median of 13 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 3,291 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 North Lauderdale count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the North Lauderdale 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 North Lauderdale
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 62 excavating contractors serving North Lauderdale.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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