59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Prattville, AL (2026)
22 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Prattville: Altered Earth Land Service, CR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): MM Industrial Construction, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 22.
- 4
Most-reviewed: Patriot Stump & Land, 123 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 22 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
22 Prattville excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 12 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 22 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Prattville at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Altered Earth Land Service | 59 | 5.0★ (18) | Albertville, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | MM Industrial Construction | 58 | 5.0★ (3) | Prattville | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Alabama Land Development | 58 | 4.4★ (7) | Prattville | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Patriot Stump & Land | 57 | 5.0★ (123) | Montgomery, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 5 | Quality Dirt Works & Construction | 56 | 4.8★ (5) | Prattville | — | — |
| 6 | Clear “Lee” Clearing | 55 | 5.0★ (4) | Moody, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Frontier Excavation & Land Development | 55 | 5.0★ (4) | Vestavia Hills, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | A-L Grading & Excavating | 55 | 4.5★ (8) | Montgomery, 8 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | PLR Septic & Excavation | 54 | 5.0★ (9) | Montgomery, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Mintz Machine | 54 | 4.9★ (19) | Sylacauga, 15 mi away | — | — |
The 22 best excavating contractors in Prattville, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Prattville
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Prattville
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Montgomery, 13 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 123 Google reviews, the most in Prattville.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Prattville
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Moody, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Vestavia Hills, 15 mi away
55/100CR 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 Montgomery, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Montgomery, 4 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 Mintz Machine
Based in Sylacauga, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Wetumpka, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Cullman, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Montgomery, 20 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#14 PennyEarned, LLC
Based in Montgomery, 9 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.0★ from 62 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Montgomery, 12 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 14 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wetumpka, 18 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Montgomery, 24 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Montgomery, 14 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clanton, 22 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Montgomery, 25 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Montgomery, 25 mi away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.0★ from 14 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Montgomery, 20 mi away
42/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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.
Also serving Prattville
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3B’s Construction and Roofing LLC | 5.0★ (4) | In Prattville |
| AMG Roofing & Construction | 5.0★ (17) | In Prattville |
| Casey Construction Co | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Clear View Land Management, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| D2 Dirtwork | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| E. RAY WATSON CONSTRUCTION | In Prattville | |
| Earthwork By Brian Newton | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Grass Guardian,LLC Landscape & Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Jimmy Edwards Roofing And Construction | 4.5★ (52) | In Prattville |
| Kutter's land management | In Prattville | |
| Land Clearing USA of Alabama | 1.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Legacy in Stone | 5.0★ (6) | In Prattville |
| Murphy's Excavating Services | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| North Central Welding and Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Quality Dirt Works & Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Prattville |
| R & J Farms Dozer and Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | In Prattville |
| R K Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| RAMGOV CONSTRUCTION LLC | In Prattville | |
| Silas Construction | In Prattville | |
| Southeast Terrain | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
How we ranked Prattville excavating contractors
We scored 22 Prattville 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 Prattville 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 Prattville: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Prattville?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Prattville, AL is Altered Earth Land Service with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. MM Industrial Construction (#2) and Alabama Land Development (#3) follow. We ranked 22 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Prattville?
ContractorsRanked ranks 22 excavating contractors serving Prattville, AL. 3 of them are based in Prattville; 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 Prattville are open 24/7?
6 ranked excavating contractors in Prattville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Altered Earth Land Service (#1), MM Industrial Construction (#2) and Clear “Lee” Clearing (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Prattville work on weekends?
12 of 22 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 9 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Altered Earth Land Service (#1), MM Industrial Construction (#2) and Alabama Land Development (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Prattville excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 22 rated excavating contractors in Prattville is 5.0★, with a median of 9 reviews. Patriot Stump & Land has the most, 123 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 Prattville count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Prattville 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 Prattville
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 22 excavating contractors serving Prattville.
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