62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Best Excavating Contractors in Selma, AL (2026)
8 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Selma: Altered Earth Land Service, CR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Clear “Lee” Clearing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 8.
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Most-reviewed: Mintz Machine, 19 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 8 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
8 Selma excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 8 rated businesses.
Top 8 excavating contractors in Selma at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Altered Earth Land Service | 62 | 5.0★ (18) | Albertville, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Mintz Machine | 57 | 4.9★ (19) | Sylacauga, 23 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | Alabama Land Development | 56 | 4.4★ (7) | Prattville, 23 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Clear “Lee” Clearing | 56 | 5.0★ (4) | Moody, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Frontier Excavation & Land Development | 56 | 5.0★ (4) | Vestavia Hills, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Freeman Excavating and Septic Service | 55 | 4.0★ (11) | Cullman, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Hog Wild Janitorial Services LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (8) | Benton, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Sloan Excavation & Demolition | 50 | 5.0★ (4) | Bessemer, 13 mi away | Evenings | — |
The 8 best excavating contractors in Selma, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Sylacauga, 23 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews, the most in Selma.
Based in Prattville, 23 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Moody, 23 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Vestavia Hills, 23 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Cullman, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.0★ from 11 Google reviews.
Based in Benton, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based in Bessemer, 13 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
How we ranked Selma excavating contractors
We scored 8 Selma 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 Selma 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 Selma: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Selma?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Selma, AL is Altered Earth Land Service with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Mintz Machine (#2) and Alabama Land Development (#3) follow. We ranked 8 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Selma are open 24/7?
5 ranked excavating contractors in Selma post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Altered Earth Land Service (#1), Clear “Lee” Clearing (#4) and Frontier Excavation & Land Development (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Selma work on weekends?
6 of 8 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Altered Earth Land Service (#1), Alabama Land Development (#3) and Clear “Lee” Clearing (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Selma excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 8 rated excavating contractors in Selma is 5.0★, with a median of 8 reviews. Mintz Machine has the most, 19 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 Selma count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Selma 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 Selma
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 8 excavating contractors serving Selma.
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