60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,122 Google reviews, the most in South Daytona.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in South Daytona, FL (2026)
48 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in South Daytona: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services, CR Score 60/100; 4.8★ from 1,122 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Donny Ditch Bobcat Services, LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 48.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Service, 611 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 48 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
48 South Daytona excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 13 are open 24/7, 30 open Saturdays and 21 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 48 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in South Daytona at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services | 60 | 4.8★ (1,122) | Daytona Beach, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Donny Ditch Bobcat Services, LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (15) | Edgewater, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Coastal Land Management | 56 | 4.7★ (15) | Port Orange, 2 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Florida Foliage of Central Florida | Residential and Commercial Tree Services in Daytona Beach, FL | 56 | 4.7★ (128) | Daytona Beach, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Service | 55 | 4.8★ (611) | DeLand, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 6 | Badger Infrastructure Solutions - Orange City, FL | 55 | 4.8★ (22) | Orange City, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Central Florida Land Works | 55 | 5.0★ (28) | DeLand, 14 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Duval and Son Services | 55 | 4.9★ (360) | Deltona, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Tree Shop | 54 | 4.8★ (97) | New Smyrna Beach, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Wines Specialized Services inc | 54 | 5.0★ (3) | Daytona Beach, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
The 48 best excavating contractors in South Daytona, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Edgewater, 16 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Port Orange, 2 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#4 Florida Foliage of Central Florida | Residential and Commercial Tree Services in Daytona Beach, FL
Based in Daytona Beach, 4 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 128 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in DeLand, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 611 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Orange City, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in DeLand, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Deltona, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 360 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#9 Tree Shop
Based in New Smyrna Beach, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 97 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Daytona Beach, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Daytona Beach, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 96 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Smyrna Beach, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Daytona Beach, 3 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Daytona Beach, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Daytona Beach, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in DeLand, 14 mi away
52/100CR 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 Heathrow, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Deltona, 24 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 DeLand, 22 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Forestry service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in DeLand, 20 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 153 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#21 Cloer & Sons
Based in Edgewater, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ 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 DeLand, 19 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ormond Beach, 10 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ormond Beach, 12 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 DeBary, 14 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 48 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #48, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
Also serving South Daytona
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.
How we ranked South Daytona excavating contractors
We scored 48 South Daytona 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 South Daytona 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 South Daytona: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in South Daytona?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in South Daytona, FL is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,122 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Donny Ditch Bobcat Services, LLC (#2) and Coastal Land Management (#3) follow. We ranked 48 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in South Daytona?
ContractorsRanked ranks 48 excavating contractors serving South Daytona, FL. 1 of them is based in South Daytona; 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 South Daytona are open 24/7?
13 ranked excavating contractors in South Daytona post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#1), Donny Ditch Bobcat Services, LLC (#2) and Florida Foliage of Central Florida | Residential and Commercial Tree Services in Daytona Beach, FL (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in South Daytona work on weekends?
30 of 48 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 21 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#1), Donny Ditch Bobcat Services, LLC (#2) and Coastal Land Management (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do South Daytona excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 48 rated excavating contractors in South Daytona is 4.8★, with a median of 12 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services has the most, 1,122 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 South Daytona count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the South Daytona 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 South Daytona
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 48 excavating contractors serving South Daytona.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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