66/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Phenix City, AL (2026)
19 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Phenix City: Southern Mulching & Grading LLC, CR Score 66/100; 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): AIMS Companies, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 19.
- 9
Most-reviewed: Southern Oaks Nursery & Landscaping, 64 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 19 ranked; ranked #9.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
19 Phenix City excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 14 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 19 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Phenix City at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southern Mulching & Grading LLC | 66 | 5.0★ (37) | Phenix City | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | AIMS Companies | 61 | 4.2★ (9) | Phenix City | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Mayhall Landworks LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (35) | Rainbow City, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Warr Grading Contractor Inc | 58 | 4.4★ (23) | Smiths Station, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Circle Y Property Solutions | 57 | 5.0★ (30) | Opelika, 20 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Dirty Mike's Septic & Hydro Jetting service | 57 | 4.9★ (48) | Columbus, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | SkyShine Grading, Demolition, Land clearing | 56 | 5.0★ (4) | Phenix City | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | CU Contracting, LLC. | 56 | 5.0★ (3) | Phenix City | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Southern Oaks Nursery & Landscaping | 55 | 4.7★ (64) | Smiths Station, 8 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 10 | Landmark Grading Company, Inc. | 55 | 2.8★ (9) | Phenix City | — | — |
The 19 best excavating contractors in Phenix City, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Phenix City
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rainbow City, 23 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Smiths Station, 9 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Opelika, 20 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Columbus, 14 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Phenix City
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Smiths Station, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 64 Google reviews, the most in Phenix City.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Phenix City
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.8★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus, 2 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Oxford, 23 mi away
52/100CR 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.
#13 Maxwell Grading
Based in Cusseta, 24 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Alexander City, 23 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Phenix City
50/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Phenix City
49/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn, 17 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cusseta, 17 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Gadsden, 23 mi away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Phenix 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bi-City Hauling | In Phenix City | |
| Bowden Contractors, LLC | In Phenix City | |
| Chattahoochee Valley Grading | 3.0★ (2) | In Phenix City |
| D H Griffin Wrecking Co | In Phenix City | |
| Dirt Dobbers Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Phenix City |
| Dodelin Grading & Septic System Installation | 11 mi | |
| DP Land Management | 12 mi | |
| East Al Clearing & Grading | 21 mi | |
| East Columbus Services Co | 5 mi | |
| GRIT AND GRACE EXCAVATION LLC | In Phenix City | |
| ITB Land Co LLC | In Phenix City | |
| JC LandCo | In Phenix City | |
| K&M Site Solutions LLC | 5.0★ (3) | In Phenix City |
| M Griggs Construction Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Phenix City |
| Metco Backhoe & Grading | 4 mi | |
| Pickett Land Management LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Southeast R&R Solutions Inc | 6 mi | |
| Stokes Paving LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Taft Construction Co., LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Wells Contracting Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Phenix City |
How we ranked Phenix City excavating contractors
We scored 19 Phenix 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 Phenix 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 Phenix City: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Phenix City?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Phenix City, AL is Southern Mulching & Grading LLC with a CR Score of 66/100. It has 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. AIMS Companies (#2) and Mayhall Landworks LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 19 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Phenix City?
ContractorsRanked ranks 19 excavating contractors serving Phenix City, AL. 7 of them are based in Phenix 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 Phenix City are open 24/7?
6 ranked excavating contractors in Phenix City post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Southern Mulching & Grading LLC (#1), AIMS Companies (#2) and Mayhall Landworks LLC (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Phenix City work on weekends?
14 of 19 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Southern Mulching & Grading LLC (#1), AIMS Companies (#2) and Mayhall Landworks LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Phenix City excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 19 rated excavating contractors in Phenix City is 5.0★, with a median of 8 reviews. Southern Oaks Nursery & Landscaping has the most, 64 reviews, and ranks #9. 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 Phenix City count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Phenix 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 Phenix City
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 19 excavating contractors serving Phenix City.
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