Ranked #1 in Palm River-Clair Mel
Based in Bloomingdale, 4 mi away
61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 407 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Palm River-Clair Mel, FL (2026)
108 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Palm River-Clair Mel: Top Notch Trees and Land Clearing LLC, CR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 407 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 108.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing of Tampa, 3,448 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 108 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
108 Palm River-Clair Mel excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 30 are open 24/7, 71 open Saturdays and 46 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 108 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Tampa ranking. See Excavating contractors in Tampa
Top 10 excavating contractors in Palm River-Clair Mel at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Top Notch Trees and Land Clearing LLC | 61 | 5.0★ (407) | Bloomingdale, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.9★ (1,325) | Brandon, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Groundbreaking Land Solutions | 59 | 5.0★ (29) | Greater Northdale, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing of Tampa | 59 | 4.8★ (3,448) | Tampa, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 5 | Badger Infrastructure Solutions | 58 | 4.5★ (8) | Tampa, 1 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Florida Landworx, LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (211) | Brandon, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Ground Up Land Development LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (4) | Tampa, 1 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | ALLIED Wrecking, LLC Demolition contractors #1 TAMPA BAY FL | 57 | 4.9★ (366) | Tampa, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (2,349) | St. Petersburg, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Clear Cut Forestry Mulching & Land Clearing | 56 | 4.9★ (307) | Tampa, 7 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
The 108 best excavating contractors in Palm River-Clair Mel, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Brandon, 6 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,325 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greater Northdale, 9 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tampa, 11 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,448 Google reviews, the most in Palm River-Clair Mel.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tampa, 1 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Brandon, 6 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 211 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tampa, 1 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Tampa, 7 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 366 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in St. Petersburg, 19 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,349 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tampa, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 307 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kathleen, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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.
Based in Seminole, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Clearwater, 22 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,957 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Thonotosassa, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Plant City, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Earth works company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greater Northdale, 16 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tampa, 2 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#18 Crush It Inc
Based in Riverview, 3 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ 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 Greater Northdale, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 325 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tampa, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#21 Koi Kompanion
Based in Ruskin, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 157 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dunedin, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Tampa, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#24 Gradex
Based in Mango, 1 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Lutz, 14 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
How we ranked Palm River-Clair Mel excavating contractors
We scored 108 Palm River-Clair Mel 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 Palm River-Clair Mel 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 Palm River-Clair Mel: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Palm River-Clair Mel?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Palm River-Clair Mel, FL is Top Notch Trees and Land Clearing LLC with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 407 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Groundbreaking Land Solutions (#3) follow. We ranked 108 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Palm River-Clair Mel?
ContractorsRanked ranks 108 excavating contractors serving Palm River-Clair Mel, FL. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Palm River-Clair Mel are open 24/7?
30 ranked excavating contractors in Palm River-Clair Mel post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Top Notch Trees and Land Clearing LLC (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Groundbreaking Land Solutions (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Palm River-Clair Mel work on weekends?
71 of 108 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 46 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Top Notch Trees and Land Clearing LLC (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Groundbreaking Land Solutions (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Palm River-Clair Mel excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 108 rated excavating contractors in Palm River-Clair Mel is 5.0★, with a median of 12 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing of Tampa has the most, 3,448 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Palm River-Clair Mel count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Palm River-Clair Mel 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 Palm River-Clair Mel
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 108 excavating contractors serving Palm River-Clair Mel.
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