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Best Excavating Contractors in Southfield, MI (2026)

168 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Southfield: Mansour's Innovations, CR Score 66/100; 4.9★ from 81 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Same Day Dumpster Rental LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 168.

  3. 28

    Most-reviewed: Lenox Plumbing, LLC, 2,800 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 168 ranked; ranked #28.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

168 Southfield excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 30 are open 24/7, 101 open Saturdays and 53 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 168 rated businesses.

Top 10 excavating contractors in Southfield at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Southfield at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Mansour's Innovations664.9★ (81)Auburn Hills, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Same Day Dumpster Rental LLC575.0★ (15)Hamtramck, 10 mi away24/7Emergencies
3TNT Plumbing574.4★ (913)Detroit, 2 mi away24/7—
4Bison Plumbing564.9★ (2,734)Warren, 8 mi awaySat—
5Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup564.8★ (375)Farmington Hills, 7 mi away24/7—
6Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup564.5★ (1,598)Livonia, 10 mi away24/7—
7Premier Groundworks LLC564.8★ (16)SouthfieldSat—
8Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup564.6★ (1,269)Detroit, 13 mi away24/7—
9H2O Plumbing, Sewer and Drain554.9★ (292)Warren, 12 mi away24/7—
10H2O Plumbing and Sewer554.9★ (390)Fraser, 15 mi away24/7—

The 168 best excavating contractors in Southfield, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Ranked #1 in Southfield

    Based in Auburn Hills, 5 mi away

    66/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and its claimed profile: 4.9★ from 81 Google reviews, a claimed profile.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 81 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
  2. Based in Detroit, 2 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 913 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 913 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
  3. Based in Warren, 8 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,734 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 2,734 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    25780 Ryan Rd, Warren, MI 48091
  4. Based in Southfield

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
  5. Based in Fraser, 15 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 390 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 390 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    17560 Helro Dr, Fraser, MI 48026
  6. Based in Canton, 8 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
  7. Based in Dearborn Heights, 14 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    4669 Pardee Ave, Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
  8. Based in Farmington Hills, 7 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 41 Google reviews
    Address
    30836 Eight Mile W, Farmington Hills, MI 48336
  9. 54/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 76 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    33511 Stevenson St, Clinton Township, MI 48035
  10. Based in Roseville, 15 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 192 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 192 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    29320 Utica Rd, Roseville, MI 48066
  11. Based in Roseville, 14 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 85 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    28440 Groesbeck Hwy, Roseville, MI 48066
  12. Based in Oak Park, 3 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.9★ from 11 Google reviews
    Address
    21201 Meyers Rd, Oak Park, MI 48237
  13. Based in Fraser, 16 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 686 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 686 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    18260 Malyn Blvd, Fraser, MI 48026
  14. Based in Waterford, 1 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
  15. Based in Dearborn, 11 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 19 Google reviews
    Address
    4401 Wyoming Ave, Dearborn, MI 48126

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 168 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

excavating contractors in Southfield, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup534.6★ (238)13 mi
27S&J Plumbing534.9★ (938)16 mi
28Lenox Plumbing, LLC534.9★ (2,800)15 mi
29Scholten Excavating, LLC535.0★ (3)15 mi
30Timothy A Brendel Excavating534.9★ (8)21 mi
31ProForm Construction Inc.535.0★ (24)17 mi
32New Services excavation535.0★ (6)14 mi
33AC Property Maintenance535.0★ (8)16 mi
34Buffs Excavation and Snow Removal525.0★ (5)20 mi
35DWG Plumbing & Excavating524.6★ (32)14 mi
36Kobel Brothers Lawn Care, LLC524.8★ (68)12 mi
37Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup524.6★ (86)12 mi
38Traskos Family Solutions LLC524.8★ (5)9 mi
39T & T Underground Co.524.0★ (4)7 mi
40Superior Excavating522.9★ (14)11 mi
41Fryz Services525.0★ (3)8 mi
42Southside brush control525.0★ (4)22 mi
43Nelson Haines Plumbing and Drain Cleaning514.7★ (119)17 mi
44Pauley's Sewer & Drain514.3★ (314)16 mi
45Joy Construction & Leasing Inc513.0★ (5)9 mi
46Backyard Rehab and Property Maintenance LLC514.9★ (57)17 mi
47Prime Construction & Excavation515.0★ (17)6 mi
48JS Wrecking Co515.0★ (35)8 mi
49Rhino Earthwork514.4★ (7)12 mi
50Hayes Excavating515.0★ (3)11 mi

Also serving Southfield

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.

Unranked excavating contractors serving Southfield
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Acculevel5.0★ (42)In Southfield
Alpha Property Solutions5.0★ (2)18 mi
AREA Construction Inc5.0★ (2)In Southfield
C B Inc5.0★ (2)7 mi
Cavalier Excavating5.0★ (2)14 mi
Construction Equipment5.0★ (3)In Southfield
Cunha Construction LLC5.0★ (17)In Southfield
First Class ConstructionIn Southfield
Framing to DrywallIn Southfield
J’s excavation5.0★ (2)15 mi
Kennedys HopeIn Southfield
KM Construction LLCIn Southfield
LANDMARKER CONSTRUCTION5.0★ (2)10 mi
Lucas Excavating LLC5.0★ (2)10 mi
Lukas & Sons Enterprises Inc5.0★ (2)15 mi
MORMAR Construction LLCIn Southfield
Nuhn Concrete5.0★ (2)15 mi
Pridelandscaping and Construction LLCIn Southfield
SandTech Solutions, LLCIn Southfield
United Rentals - Trench Safety4.5★ (2)12 mi

How we ranked Southfield excavating contractors

We scored 168 Southfield 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Southfield data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Excavating contractors in Southfield: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Southfield?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Southfield, MI is Mansour's Innovations with a CR Score of 66/100. It has 4.9★ from 81 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Same Day Dumpster Rental LLC (#2) and TNT Plumbing (#3) follow. We ranked 168 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Southfield?

ContractorsRanked ranks 168 excavating contractors serving Southfield, MI. 1 of them is based in Southfield; 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 Southfield are open 24/7?

30 ranked excavating contractors in Southfield post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Same Day Dumpster Rental LLC (#2), TNT Plumbing (#3) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Southfield work on weekends?

101 of 168 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 53 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Mansour's Innovations (#1), Same Day Dumpster Rental LLC (#2) and TNT Plumbing (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Southfield excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 168 rated excavating contractors in Southfield is 4.7★, with a median of 17 reviews. Lenox Plumbing, LLC has the most, 2,800 reviews, and ranks #28. 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 Southfield count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Southfield 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 Southfield

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 168 excavating contractors serving Southfield.

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