66/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Rome, GA (2026)
38 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Rome: S&T Grading, CR Score 66/100; 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Legacy Land Care LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 38.
- 3
Most-reviewed: Post Brothers Earthworks LLC, 74 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 38 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
38 Rome excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 10 are open 24/7, 27 open Saturdays and 14 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 38 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Rome at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | S&T Grading | 66 | 5.0★ (34) | Rome | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Legacy Land Care LLC | 66 | 5.0★ (29) | Rome | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Post Brothers Earthworks LLC | 65 | 5.0★ (74) | Rome | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 4 | RedClay Excavation & Demolition | 65 | 5.0★ (69) | Rome | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | IronRoot Landscaping | 64 | 5.0★ (24) | Rome | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Hester Grading | 62 | 4.9★ (27) | Rome | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | C&S Land Management | 61 | 5.0★ (17) | Rome | Sat | — |
| 8 | Able Septic Tank Services | 61 | 3.6★ (25) | Rome | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Old South Excavation and Demolition | 61 | 5.0★ (26) | Canton, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Samios Earth Solutions LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (50) | Rome | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 38 best excavating contractors in Rome, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Rome
66/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rome
65/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 74 Google reviews, the most in Rome.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rome
65/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 69 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rome
64/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Rome
62/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rome
61/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rome
61/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canton, 19 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rome
60/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rome
59/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rome
59/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rome
58/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rome
58/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Dalton, 24 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rome
57/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rome
56/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Calhoun, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#19 Duke of Dirt
Based in Cartersville, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#20 PRC Grading Inc.
Based in Rome
55/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Cartersville, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ 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 Cartersville, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Rome
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cedartown, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Cedartown, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 38 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #38, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Gunter and Sons Bobcat & Septic LLC | 51 | 5.0★ (8) | 18 mi |
| 27 | 4-Seasons Forestry Mulching Services LLC | 51 | 4.3★ (6) | In Rome |
| 28 | STESSA Construction | 51 | 5.0★ (8) | 25 mi |
| 29 | JEB Contractors, LLC | 51 | 5.0★ (4) | In Rome |
| 30 | Cornerstone Demolition & Grading, Inc | 51 | 5.0★ (26) | 25 mi |
| 31 | WGB Grading & Pipe, LLC. | 51 | 5.0★ (7) | 17 mi |
| 32 | Mr. Able Septic Service | 50 | 4.4★ (29) | 19 mi |
| 33 | North west Georgia Grading INC | 50 | 3.7★ (3) | 18 mi |
| 34 | Hilley's Septic Service & Grading LLC | 49 | 5.0★ (3) | 23 mi |
| 35 | Integrated Sitework, Llc | 49 | 3.7★ (3) | 21 mi |
| 36 | Angel’s Land Management | 49 | 4.7★ (15) | 21 mi |
| 37 | Southeast Forestry Mulching | 49 | 5.0★ (6) | 20 mi |
| 38 | Arterra Outdoors | 49 | 5.0★ (11) | 20 mi |
Also serving Rome
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A1 Bush Hog & Mowing | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Anderson Heating, Air & Insulation Rome | 5.0★ (1) | In Rome |
| Atlas Roofing & Restoration | 5.0★ (2) | In Rome |
| Ben Brewer Construction, LLC | In Rome | |
| Blanton's Grading & Hauling | 5.0★ (1) | In Rome |
| Dayco Systems Heating & Cooling | 5.0★ (108) | In Rome |
| Evans Grading Co | 3.0★ (2) | In Rome |
| Fox & Brindle Construction Co | 4.5★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Glen's Grading | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Hickory Hill Landscaping & Land Management | 5.0★ (1) | In Rome |
| JEB Contractors | 5.0★ (1) | In Rome |
| Kevin Gurley Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Rome |
| M & E Construction Co | 5.0★ (2) | In Rome |
| Otwell Construction | In Rome | |
| Peach State Paving, Striping & Sealcoating - Rome | 5.0★ (22) | In Rome |
| R&R Trucking & Grading LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Rome |
| Ruff's Grading | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| SAMSON Groundworks, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Stacey's Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | In Rome |
| Wright's Grading Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Rome |
How we ranked Rome excavating contractors
We scored 38 Rome 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 Rome 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 Rome: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Rome?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Rome, GA is S&T Grading with a CR Score of 66/100. It has 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Legacy Land Care LLC (#2) and Post Brothers Earthworks LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 38 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Rome?
ContractorsRanked ranks 38 excavating contractors serving Rome, GA. 19 of them are based in Rome; 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 Rome are open 24/7?
10 ranked excavating contractors in Rome post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are S&T Grading (#1), Legacy Land Care LLC (#2) and RedClay Excavation & Demolition (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Rome work on weekends?
27 of 38 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 14 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are S&T Grading (#1), Legacy Land Care LLC (#2) and Post Brothers Earthworks LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Rome excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 38 rated excavating contractors in Rome is 5.0★, with a median of 13 reviews. Post Brothers Earthworks LLC has the most, 74 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 Rome count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Rome 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 Rome
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 38 excavating contractors serving Rome.
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