57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 5,597 Google reviews, the most in Riverdale.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Riverdale, GA (2026)
83 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Riverdale: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 57/100; 4.8★ from 5,597 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 83.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,240 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 83 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
83 Riverdale excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 21 are open 24/7, 45 open Saturdays and 26 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 83 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Riverdale at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (5,597) | Atlanta, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.9★ (457) | Fayetteville, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.9★ (1,240) | Douglasville, 20 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Grier Brothers Enterprises | 54 | 4.5★ (18) | Atlanta, 9 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 54 | 5.0★ (759) | Doraville, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Koelbl Site Works, LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (9) | Newnan, 7 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 53 | 4.9★ (1,090) | Sandy Springs, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Guzman Earthworks LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (10) | Griffin, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Royal Flush Plumbing of Decatur | 53 | 4.9★ (425) | Decatur, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 53 | 4.9★ (690) | Conyers, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 83 best excavating contractors in Riverdale, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Fayetteville, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 457 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Douglasville, 20 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,240 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atlanta, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Doraville, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 759 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newnan, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Sandy Springs, 25 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,090 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Griffin, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Decatur, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 425 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Conyers, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 690 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fayetteville, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 147 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Stonecrest, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Fayetteville, 5 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#14 GPH Grading
Based in Roswell, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Peachtree City, 16 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Union City, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Newnan, 14 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Griffin, 23 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Newnan, 17 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atlanta, 17 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Stockbridge, 14 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Conley, 7 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Peachtree City, 5 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newnan, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Stonecrest, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Excavating contractors ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 83 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Riverdale
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ADP Enterprises Llc | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| AEC King Construction, Inc. | In Riverdale | |
| Crescent Towns - Smith Douglas | 5.0★ (1) | In Riverdale |
| Edwin Medrano Construction LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Fox General Constructions LLc | In Riverdale | |
| G TRADE & COMMERCE LLC | 4.8★ (18) | In Riverdale |
| H & H Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Jackson Hauling and Excavating, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| K3 HAULING AND GRADING | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Mary Fillmore Harper Grading | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| McNair X Excavation, Inc. | 1.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| On Point Grading LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Perzmont Construction Inc | In Riverdale | |
| Precision Earthworks LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Prime Construction Resources llc | 5.0★ (2) | In Riverdale |
| R & R Grading & Demolition | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Richard R Harp Excavation Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Southside Clearing & Grading | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| True Heating and Cooling | 5.0★ (35) | In Riverdale |
| Tucker Tractor Works | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
How we ranked Riverdale excavating contractors
We scored 83 Riverdale 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 Riverdale 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 Riverdale: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Riverdale?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Riverdale, GA is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 4.8★ from 5,597 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 83 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Riverdale?
ContractorsRanked ranks 83 excavating contractors serving Riverdale, GA. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Riverdale are open 24/7?
21 ranked excavating contractors in Riverdale post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#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 Riverdale work on weekends?
45 of 83 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 26 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Riverdale excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 83 rated excavating contractors in Riverdale is 4.9★, with a median of 9 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 5,597 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Riverdale count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Riverdale 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 Riverdale
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 83 excavating contractors serving Riverdale.
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