62/100CR 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 Opelika, AL (2026)
23 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Opelika: Circle Y Property Solutions, CR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 5 PM.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Southern Mulching & Grading LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 23.
- 10
Most-reviewed: M&M Trucking Co., Inc, 73 Google reviews at 4.1★, the most of 23 ranked; ranked #10.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
23 Opelika excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 14 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 23 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Opelika at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Circle Y Property Solutions | 62 | 5.0★ (30) | Opelika | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Southern Mulching & Grading LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (37) | Phenix City, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Moffett Equipment Services And Rentals | 58 | 5.0★ (5) | Opelika | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Residential Dirt Work | 58 | 5.0★ (30) | Auburn, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Rhino Landwork | 55 | 5.0★ (38) | Auburn, 23 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Warr Grading Contractor Inc | 55 | 4.4★ (23) | Smiths Station, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Dirty Mike's Septic & Hydro Jetting service | 54 | 4.9★ (48) | Columbus, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Top Notch Earthworks LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (5) | Cusseta, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Southern Oaks Nursery & Landscaping | 53 | 4.7★ (64) | Smiths Station, 17 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | M&M Trucking Co., Inc | 52 | 4.1★ (73) | Auburn, 11 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
The 23 best excavating contractors in Opelika, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Phenix City, 23 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Opelika
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Auburn, 8 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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.
Based in Auburn, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Smiths Station, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 23 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus, 25 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 48 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cusseta, 20 mi away
53/100CR 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 Smiths Station, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 64 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 73 Google reviews, the most in Opelika.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Valley, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ 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 Phenix City, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Phenix City, 19 mi away
50/100CR 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.
#14 Wolf Creek Farms
Based in Auburn, 22 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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.
#15 Porch Wastewater
Based in Attalla, 15 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Opelika
49/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#17 Birditt Plumbing
Based in Lanett, 18 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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.
#18 LGS Landscapes
Based in Alexander City, 13 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus, 24 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cusseta, 8 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Foley, 10 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#22 J. A. Smith, LLC
Based in Alexander City, 22 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn, 11 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.1★ from 29 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Opelika
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn Blower Door LLC | 4.2★ (5) | In Opelika |
| Ballard Mulching & More | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Con-Wood Services | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| CW Outdoor Services LLC | In Opelika | |
| Dirt Dobbers Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| East Al Clearing & Grading | In Opelika | |
| Evergreen Siteworks | 4.6★ (16) | In Opelika |
| Geiger's Backhoe & Septic System | In Opelika | |
| J Hodge Tree Service & Land Clearing | 3 mi | |
| Lakeside Excavating & Materials LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| Lovvorn Land Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Miller & Sons LLC | 5.0★ (4) | In Opelika |
| Naborly Contracting | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Pickett Land Management LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Shepard Construction LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Opelika |
| Southern Earthworks, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Stokes Paving LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Opelika |
| Structur | Residential Construction Project Management | 5.0★ (5) | In Opelika |
| Tiger Paw Exteriors | 5.0★ (1) | In Opelika |
| TRP Infrastructure Services: Auburn | In Opelika |
How we ranked Opelika excavating contractors
We scored 23 Opelika 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 Opelika 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 Opelika: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Opelika?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Opelika, AL is Circle Y Property Solutions with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 5 PM. Southern Mulching & Grading LLC (#2) and Moffett Equipment Services And Rentals (#3) follow. We ranked 23 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Opelika?
ContractorsRanked ranks 23 excavating contractors serving Opelika, AL. 3 of them are based in Opelika; 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 Opelika are open 24/7?
4 ranked excavating contractors in Opelika post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Southern Mulching & Grading LLC (#2), Warr Grading Contractor Inc (#6) and Dirty Mike's Septic & Hydro Jetting service (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Opelika work on weekends?
14 of 23 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Circle Y Property Solutions (#1), Southern Mulching & Grading LLC (#2) and Moffett Equipment Services And Rentals (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Opelika excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 23 rated excavating contractors in Opelika is 5.0★, with a median of 16 reviews. M&M Trucking Co., Inc has the most, 73 reviews, and ranks #10. 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 Opelika count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Opelika 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 Opelika
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 23 excavating contractors serving Opelika.
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