56/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,761 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Palm Valley, FL (2026)
45 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 Valley: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 56/100; 4.9★ from 2,761 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 45.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 4,595 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 45 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
45 Palm Valley excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 11 are open 24/7, 24 open Saturdays and 16 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 45 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Ponte Vedra Beach ranking. See Excavating contractors in Ponte Vedra Beach
Top 10 excavating contractors in Palm Valley at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.9★ (2,761) | Jacksonville, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (4,595) | Jacksonville, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Advanced Lawn & Garden LLC | 56 | 4.9★ (79) | Palm Valley | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Treesus Of Nazareth Arbor | 55 | 5.0★ (24) | Jacksonville, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.8★ (298) | Jacksonville Beach, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Southeast Forest and Land Management LLC | 54 | 4.9★ (35) | Jacksonville, 22 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Precision Land Solutions | 53 | 5.0★ (5) | Saint Augustine, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Big Motion Enterprise LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (9) | Jacksonville, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Absolute Land & Pond | 53 | 4.2★ (10) | Jacksonville, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Elevated Excavation | 52 | 5.0★ (3) | Palm Valley | Sat · Sun | — |
The 45 best excavating contractors in Palm Valley, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Jacksonville, 22 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 4,595 Google reviews, the most in Palm Valley.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palm Valley
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 79 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville Beach, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 298 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville, 22 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Augustine, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Jacksonville, 24 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Palm Valley
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Lakeside, 25 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#13 A J Johns Inc
Based in Jacksonville, 12 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Augustine, 20 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atlantic Beach, 11 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville, 16 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Middleburg, 19 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lakeside, 24 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville, 13 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Augustine, 21 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Augustine, 18 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Augustine, 16 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#23 Smart Pavers LLC
Based in Jacksonville, 9 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 76 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Green Cove Springs, 22 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#25 J&J DirtWorks
Based in Jacksonville, 17 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
How we ranked Palm Valley excavating contractors
We scored 45 Palm Valley 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 Valley 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 Valley: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Palm Valley?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Palm Valley, FL is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 56/100. It has 4.9★ from 2,761 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Advanced Lawn & Garden LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 45 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Palm Valley?
ContractorsRanked ranks 45 excavating contractors serving Palm Valley, FL. 2 of them are based in Palm Valley; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Palm Valley are open 24/7?
11 ranked excavating contractors in Palm Valley post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Advanced Lawn & Garden LLC (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Palm Valley work on weekends?
24 of 45 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 16 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Advanced Lawn & Garden LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Palm Valley excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 45 rated excavating contractors in Palm Valley is 5.0★, with a median of 10 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 4,595 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 Palm Valley count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Palm Valley 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 Valley
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 45 excavating contractors serving Palm Valley.
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