59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,198 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in South Miami, FL (2026)
57 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in South Miami: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 59/100; 4.9★ from 1,198 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 57.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 2,268 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 57 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
57 South Miami excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 29 are open 24/7, 44 open Saturdays and 40 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 57 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in South Miami at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.9★ (1,198) | Doral, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.9★ (607) | Miami, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.7★ (2,268) | Miami, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.9★ (1,341) | Hialeah, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (647) | Miami Beach, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Monster Grass and Artificial Turf Installers | 56 | 4.8★ (318) | Miami, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Drain X | 55 | 5.0★ (7) | Hialeah, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.9★ (787) | Homestead, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | South Florida Excavating Inc | 55 | 4.3★ (4) | Miami, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Nurry Tree Services and Nursery LLC | 55 | 4.8★ (106) | Kendall West, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 57 best excavating contractors in South Miami, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Miami, 4 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 607 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Miami, 8 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 2,268 Google reviews, the most in South Miami.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hialeah, 13 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,341 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Miami Beach, 11 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 647 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Miami, 3 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 318 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#7 Drain X
Based in Hialeah, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Homestead, 20 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 787 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Miami, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kendall West, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 106 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#11 Kunes Plumbing
Based in Pembroke Pines, 22 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 571 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Miami, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 316 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pembroke Pines, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 868 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hialeah, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 186 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Miami, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in West Miami, 4 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 36 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Doral, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Doral, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Miramar, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hialeah, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Miami, 2 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gladeview, 8 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Coral Gables, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Miami, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Miami, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, open 24/7.
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 57 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving South Miami
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AC Repair South Miami Pros | 5.0★ (1) | In South Miami |
| Ashbrook Drywall Repair | In South Miami | |
| BARKeT iNVeSTMeNTS LLC | In South Miami | |
| Bobcat service Miami | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Caraballo Express Septic Tank - Grease Trap Pump Outs | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Darco Heavy Equipment Co. | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| DDC Equipment INC. | 4.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Dirtworks Inc | 2.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Everglades Site Development | 5.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| Everglades Site Development | 5.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| Evergreen site development | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Evolves Construction | In South Miami | |
| Jsm Backhoe Services Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| LUAP Tech Site Development | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| LUAP Tech Site Development | 5.0★ (1) | 3 mi |
| RG EXCAVATION | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Signature Chimney Sweep | In South Miami | |
| South Miami Drywall Repair Contractor | In South Miami | |
| South Sky Roofs | 5.0★ (10) | In South Miami |
| Yoanny Excavations/Bobcat Services Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
How we ranked South Miami excavating contractors
We scored 57 South Miami 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 Miami 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 Miami: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in South Miami?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in South Miami, FL is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.9★ from 1,198 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 57 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in South Miami?
ContractorsRanked ranks 57 excavating contractors serving South Miami, FL. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in South Miami are open 24/7?
29 ranked excavating contractors in South Miami 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 South Miami work on weekends?
44 of 57 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 40 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 South Miami excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 57 rated excavating contractors in South Miami is 4.9★, with a median of 25 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 2,268 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 South Miami count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the South Miami 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 Miami
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 57 excavating contractors serving South Miami.
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