61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Sylacauga, AL (2026)
14 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Sylacauga: Bama Earthworks, CR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Wamble Contracting, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 14.
- 9
Most-reviewed: Carlisle Land & Fence, 41 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 14 ranked; ranked #9.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
14 Sylacauga excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 10 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 14 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Sylacauga at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bama Earthworks | 61 | 5.0★ (4) | Sylacauga | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Mintz Machine | 60 | 4.9★ (19) | Sylacauga | — | — |
| 3 | Wamble Contracting | 60 | 5.0★ (21) | Pell City, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Merrell Backhoe | 58 | 5.0★ (8) | Sylacauga | — | — |
| 5 | Clear Way Contracting LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (12) | Sylacauga | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Pipp & Sons Excavating | 56 | 5.0★ (15) | Alabaster, 22 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Lake Martin Mulching & Excavation, LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | Alexander City, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Clover Land Services LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (13) | Pelham, 25 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Carlisle Land & Fence | 55 | 5.0★ (41) | Alabaster, 23 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 10 | McGrady Enterprises LLC | 55 | 4.4★ (30) | Childersburg, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
The 14 best excavating contractors in Sylacauga, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Sylacauga
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pell City, 24 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sylacauga
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Sylacauga
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alabaster, 22 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Alexander City, 20 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Pelham, 25 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alabaster, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews, the most in Sylacauga.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Childersburg, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 30 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pell City, 25 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Sylacauga
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oxford, 22 mi away
51/100CR 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.
#14 Southern Dirt
Based in Chelsea, 23 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Sylacauga
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ballard Construction Co Inc | 4.5★ (2) | In Sylacauga |
| Big Bin Energy | In Sylacauga | |
| Blacktip Construction - Roofing | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Culver Heating and Air | 5.0★ (1) | In Sylacauga |
| D & G Equipment Inc | 2.0★ (1) | In Sylacauga |
| Dennis Riebold Excavating and Construction | 1.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Double F Land Management | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Envirogrind, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Hartz land solutions | 5.0★ (2) | In Sylacauga |
| Heavenly Father Workmanship | In Sylacauga | |
| M&S Solutions LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Sylacauga |
| Malone Trucking & Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Mid Tenn Mulching Man | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Owens Excavation and Construction | In Sylacauga | |
| Pro Edge Land & Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Renew Construction Services | In Sylacauga | |
| Still Waters Outdoors LLC | 5.0★ (16) | In Sylacauga |
| Strut Zone Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Tim Hyde Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Wayne's way llc | 5.0★ (3) | In Sylacauga |
How we ranked Sylacauga excavating contractors
We scored 14 Sylacauga 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 Sylacauga 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 Sylacauga: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Sylacauga?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Sylacauga, AL is Bama Earthworks with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Mintz Machine (#2) and Wamble Contracting (#3) follow. We ranked 14 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Sylacauga?
ContractorsRanked ranks 14 excavating contractors serving Sylacauga, AL. 5 of them are based in Sylacauga; 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 Sylacauga are open 24/7?
3 ranked excavating contractors in Sylacauga post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Bama Earthworks (#1), Wamble Contracting (#3) and Lake Martin Mulching & Excavation, LLC (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Sylacauga work on weekends?
10 of 14 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Bama Earthworks (#1), Wamble Contracting (#3) and Clear Way Contracting LLC (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Sylacauga excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 14 rated excavating contractors in Sylacauga is 5.0★, with a median of 13 reviews. Carlisle Land & Fence has the most, 41 reviews, and ranks #9. 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 Sylacauga count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Sylacauga 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 Sylacauga
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 14 excavating contractors serving Sylacauga.
More excavating contractors and Sylacauga pages
Excavating contractors near Sylacauga
- Excavating contractors in Talladega, AL18 ranked
- Excavating contractors in Alexander City, AL12 ranked
- Excavating contractors in Chelsea, AL56 ranked
- Excavating contractors in Pell City, AL27 ranked
- Excavating contractors in Calera, AL31 ranked
- Excavating contractors in Leeds, AL58 ranked
- Excavating contractors in Lincoln, AL29 ranked
- Excavating contractors in Moody, AL56 ranked
- Excavating contractors in Alabaster, AL50 ranked
- Excavating contractors in Pelham, AL58 ranked
Other trades in Sylacauga
- Roofers in Sylacauga199 ranked
- Plumbers in Sylacauga34 ranked
- Electricians in Sylacauga23 ranked
- HVAC contractors in Sylacauga31 ranked
- General contractors in Sylacauga26 ranked
- Landscapers in Sylacauga6 ranked
- Handymen in Sylacauga5 ranked
- Kitchen remodelers in Sylacauga11 ranked
- Bathroom remodelers in Sylacauga11 ranked
- Flooring contractors in Sylacauga10 ranked
- Concrete contractors in Sylacauga14 ranked
- Fence contractors in Sylacauga11 ranked
- Deck builders in Sylacauga11 ranked
- Siding contractors in Sylacauga41 ranked
- Window installers in Sylacauga59 ranked
- Gutter installers in Sylacauga9 ranked
- Solar installers in Sylacauga12 ranked
- Foundation repair companies in Sylacauga37 ranked
- Tree services in Sylacauga13 ranked
- Masonry contractors in Sylacauga6 ranked
- Water damage restoration companies in Sylacauga96 ranked
- Home builders in Sylacauga114 ranked
- Pressure washing companies in Sylacauga6 ranked
- Septic service companies in Sylacauga15 ranked
- Pool builders in Sylacauga45 ranked
- All contractors in Sylacauga