60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Saks, AL (2026)
32 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Saks: Ultimate Land Management llc, CR Score 60/100; 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Allstar Plumbing And Septic Service, Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 32.
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Most-reviewed: Allstar Plumbing And Septic Service, Inc., 118 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 32 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
32 Saks excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 19 open Saturdays and 12 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 32 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Saks at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ultimate Land Management llc | 60 | 4.5★ (8) | Anniston, 2 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Allstar Plumbing And Septic Service, Inc. | 58 | 4.8★ (118) | Anniston, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Dowdy's Excavation | 57 | 5.0★ (24) | Rainbow City, 12 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Dark Hollow Forestry Services | 57 | 4.5★ (32) | Anniston, 2 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Willingham Enterprises LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (8) | Anniston, 5 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Woodard Brother's Grading | 56 | 4.3★ (6) | Anniston, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | McMichael Waste Services | 55 | 5.0★ (35) | Glencoe, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Southeastern Land Management LLC (ALABAMA) | 54 | 4.6★ (9) | Rainbow City, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Bordens Grading | 54 | 3.0★ (4) | Oxford, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Burt's Outdoor Services | 54 | 3.8★ (4) | Jacksonville, 8 mi away | — | — |
The 32 best excavating contractors in Saks, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Anniston, 11 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 118 Google reviews, the most in Saks.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rainbow City, 12 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Anniston, 2 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 32 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anniston, 5 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Anniston, 5 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Glencoe, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rainbow City, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oxford, 6 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ 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 Jacksonville, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ 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 Anniston, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Jacksonville, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Talladega, 14 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Rainbow City, 23 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Glencoe, 19 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 Lincoln, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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, 7 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anniston, 11 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anniston, 13 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gadsden, 22 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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.
#21 MMSD Landscaping
Based in Glencoe, 17 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rainbow City, 22 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 54 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anniston, 3 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anniston, 4 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland, 21 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 32 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #32, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Big H Grading & Land Management Forestry Mulching And Land Clearing Company | 48 | 5.0★ (9) | 24 mi |
| 27 | Alabama Grading & Excavation LLC | 48 | 3.6★ (5) | 23 mi |
| 28 | Red Leg Excavation | 48 | 5.0★ (3) | 22 mi |
| 29 | Clemmer Concrete | 46 | 5.0★ (8) | 23 mi |
| 30 | Bedwell Excavating LLC | 45 | 5.0★ (4) | 23 mi |
| 31 | Godfrey Hauling & Septic Service | 44 | 5.0★ (6) | 21 mi |
| 32 | Herzzog HVAC | 42 | 2.8★ (9) | 23 mi |
Also serving Saks
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bearcat Property Services | In Saks | |
| Better life renovations llc | In Saks | |
| Brown Brother's Grading Co | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Chaffin Construction LLC | In Saks | |
| Creative Construction, LLC | In Saks | |
| Daybreak Excavation Llc | 5.0★ (1) | In Saks |
| East Alabama Land Management LLC. | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Final Grading Excavating. LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Heritage Construction Group, LLC | In Saks | |
| Huey Concrete & Construction, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Saks |
| IN & OUT Remodeling and Lawn Service | In Saks | |
| Kiker Brothers LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Lincoln Excavating Paving & Construction | 1.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Malone Trucking & Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Mid Tenn Mulching Man | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Morris Backhoe Service | 4.5★ (2) | 8 mi |
| omorrow contruction llc | In Saks | |
| R&S Earthworks | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| South Dirt Construction | In Saks | |
| TKMAlternatives | In Saks |
How we ranked Saks excavating contractors
We scored 32 Saks 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 Saks 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 Saks: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Saks?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Saks, AL is Ultimate Land Management llc with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Allstar Plumbing And Septic Service, Inc. (#2) and Dowdy's Excavation (#3) follow. We ranked 32 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Saks?
ContractorsRanked ranks 32 excavating contractors serving Saks, AL. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Saks are open 24/7?
7 ranked excavating contractors in Saks post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Ultimate Land Management llc (#1), Allstar Plumbing And Septic Service, Inc. (#2) and Dark Hollow Forestry Services (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Saks work on weekends?
19 of 32 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 12 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Ultimate Land Management llc (#1), Allstar Plumbing And Septic Service, Inc. (#2) and Dowdy's Excavation (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Saks excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 32 rated excavating contractors in Saks is 5.0★, with a median of 8 reviews. Allstar Plumbing And Septic Service, Inc. has the most, 118 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Saks count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Saks 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 Saks
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 32 excavating contractors serving Saks.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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