58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,761 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in St. Johns, 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 St. Johns: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 58/100; 4.9★ from 2,761 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, 4,595 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 57 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
57 St. Johns excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 14 are open 24/7, 28 open Saturdays and 19 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 57 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in St. Johns at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.9★ (2,761) | Jacksonville, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (4,595) | Jacksonville, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Treesus Of Nazareth Arbor | 56 | 5.0★ (24) | Jacksonville, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | North Florida Site Work inc | 56 | 5.0★ (14) | Green Cove Springs, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Precision Land Solutions | 54 | 5.0★ (5) | Saint Augustine, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Advanced Lawn & Garden LLC | 53 | 4.9★ (79) | Palm Valley, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Clearview Excavation & Demolition | 53 | 5.0★ (11) | Lakeside, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Big Motion Enterprise LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (9) | Jacksonville, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 53 | 4.8★ (298) | Jacksonville Beach, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Tomlinson Land Clearing, Site Work and Demolition | 53 | 5.0★ (10) | Jacksonville, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 57 best excavating contractors in St. Johns, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Jacksonville, 21 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 4,595 Google reviews, the most in St. Johns.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville, 11 mi away
56/100CR 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 Green Cove Springs, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Augustine, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Palm Valley, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 79 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lakeside, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville Beach, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 298 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville, 24 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Jacksonville, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Jacksonville, 14 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Saint Augustine, 6 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Middleburg, 20 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Green Cove Springs, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Augustine, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#17 J&J DirtWorks
Based in Jacksonville, 5 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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.
Based in Lakeside, 17 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville, 12 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Middleburg, 17 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#21 A J Johns Inc
Based in Jacksonville, 14 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville, 10 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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.
#23 Smart Pavers LLC
Based in Jacksonville, 5 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 76 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Augustine, 19 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Augustine, 16 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
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 St. Johns
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen Greenstone by D.R. Horton America's Builder | 3.3★ (6) | In St. Johns |
| Ally Commercial Services | In St. Johns | |
| ARSENAULT CONSTRUCTION and SONS | In St. Johns | |
| Berith Builders LLC | In St. Johns | |
| BG Construction and Remodel | In St. Johns | |
| Bold City Construction, LLC | In St. Johns | |
| Braewick by D.R. Horton | 4.7★ (6) | In St. Johns |
| Demi Construction LLC | 5.0★ (11) | In St. Johns |
| E&M Construction Services LLC | In St. Johns | |
| Garage Wolves | 5.0★ (15) | In St. Johns |
| J&L trucking 365 | In St. Johns | |
| Jacek's carpentry inc | 5.0★ (4) | In St. Johns |
| Scutari Construction LLC | 5.0★ (11) | In St. Johns |
| Silvy Solutions Inc | In St. Johns | |
| SouthernMade Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In St. Johns |
| The GOAT ROOFING | 5.0★ (1) | In St. Johns |
| Toll Brothers Florida North Division Office | 2.0★ (7) | In St. Johns |
| United Construction 904 | 5.0★ (21) | In St. Johns |
| Unstoppable Tile Service | 5.0★ (2) | In St. Johns |
| US Groundworks | 5.0★ (1) | In St. Johns |
How we ranked St. Johns excavating contractors
We scored 57 St. Johns 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 St. Johns 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 St. Johns: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in St. Johns?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in St. Johns, FL is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.9★ from 2,761 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Treesus Of Nazareth Arbor (#3) follow. We ranked 57 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in St. Johns?
ContractorsRanked ranks 57 excavating contractors serving St. Johns, FL. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in St. Johns are open 24/7?
14 ranked excavating contractors in St. Johns post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Treesus Of Nazareth Arbor (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in St. Johns work on weekends?
28 of 57 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 19 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Treesus Of Nazareth Arbor (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do St. Johns excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 57 rated excavating contractors in St. Johns is 5.0★, with a median of 9 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 4,595 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 St. Johns count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the St. Johns 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 St. Johns
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 57 excavating contractors serving St. Johns.
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