62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Pell City, AL (2026)
27 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Pell City: Wamble Contracting, CR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): River Oaks, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 27.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 340 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 27 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
27 Pell City excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 9 are open 24/7, 16 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 27 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Pell City at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wamble Contracting | 62 | 5.0★ (21) | Pell City | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | River Oaks | 60 | 5.0★ (28) | Clay, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.9★ (340) | Moody, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Walker Excavating | 57 | 4.3★ (6) | Pell City | — | — |
| 5 | Clark Plumbing & Trenching | 56 | 5.0★ (4) | Pell City | — | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 5.0★ (281) | Center Point, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Harris Tree Service | 55 | 5.0★ (91) | Clay, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Monroe Land & Excavation | 55 | 4.7★ (44) | Oxford, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Allstar Plumbing And Septic Service, Inc. | 54 | 4.8★ (118) | Anniston, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 54 | 4.9★ (156) | Birmingham, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 27 best excavating contractors in Pell City, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
#2 River Oaks
Based in Clay, 14 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Moody, 12 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 340 Google reviews, the most in Pell City.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pell City
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Pell City
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Center Point, 23 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 281 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clay, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 91 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oxford, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anniston, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 118 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Birmingham, 25 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 156 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pell City
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 44 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Trussville, 18 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Alabaster, 24 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hoover, 17 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Lincoln, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Anniston, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Irondale, 22 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Talladega, 19 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Irondale, 22 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anniston, 24 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Huntsville, 25 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anniston, 22 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Waste management service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clanton, 25 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Trussville, 8 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#25 Southern Dirt
Based in Chelsea, 24 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 27 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #27, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Greenwave Outdoor Drainage | 44 | 4.0★ (8) | 24 mi |
| 27 | Complete Tree & Land Services | 43 | 5.0★ (7) | 25 mi |
Also serving Pell City
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Coyote Contracting | 5.0★ (1) | In Pell City |
| Brascho Excavating | 4.0★ (1) | In Pell City |
| Camelot Haulers LLC | In Pell City | |
| CD Dirt Works, LLC | In Pell City | |
| Ervin Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Pell City |
| GOLDEN EXCAVATING | In Pell City | |
| Illumination & Landscape Creations LLC | In Pell City | |
| L & J Docks and Things, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Pell City |
| Marathon Electrical Contractors | In Pell City | |
| Patriotic Tile and Floors | 1.0★ (1) | In Pell City |
| Patterson Excavation | In Pell City | |
| R&R Outdoor Services | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| R&S Earthworks | 5.0★ (2) | In Pell City |
| Real Seal Asphalt Paving & Parking Lot Maintenace, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Pell City |
| Simmons Excavating | In Pell City | |
| Southern Choice Excavation LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Southern landclearing | In Pell City | |
| Southern Woodworking | 5.0★ (2) | In Pell City |
| Superior Grading Llc | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Superior Traffic Control Alabama | In Pell City |
How we ranked Pell City excavating contractors
We scored 27 Pell City 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 Pell City 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 Pell City: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Pell City?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Pell City, AL is Wamble Contracting with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. River Oaks (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 27 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Pell City?
ContractorsRanked ranks 27 excavating contractors serving Pell City, AL. 4 of them are based in Pell City; 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 Pell City are open 24/7?
9 ranked excavating contractors in Pell City post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Wamble Contracting (#1), River Oaks (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Pell City work on weekends?
16 of 27 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 11 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Wamble Contracting (#1), River Oaks (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Pell City excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 27 rated excavating contractors in Pell City is 5.0★, with a median of 15 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 340 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Pell City count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Pell City 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 Pell City
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 27 excavating contractors serving Pell City.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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