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Best Excavating Contractors in Tuscaloosa, AL (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Tuscaloosa: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 1,027 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Indian Creek Excavating, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 18.

  3. 6

    Most-reviewed: JOCO Contracting LLC, 31 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 18 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #6.

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

18 Tuscaloosa excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 10 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 18 rated businesses.

Top 10 excavating contractors in Tuscaloosa at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Tuscaloosa at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup614.8★ (1,027)Tuscaloosa24/7Overall
2Indian Creek Excavating584.8★ (4)Tuscaloosa24/7Emergencies
3Premier Property Maintenance575.0★ (5)TuscaloosaSat · Sun · Evenings—
4Gurganus & Sons Excavating564.9★ (10)Northport, 3 mi away——
5Precision Dirt and Land Services LLC554.9★ (11)Northport, 10 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6JOCO Contracting LLC555.0★ (31)Northport, 18 mi awaySat · SunMost reviews
7Waits Enterprises555.0★ (13)Tuscaloosa——
8Terra Excavation LLC545.0★ (4)TuscaloosaSat—
9West Alabama Landworx545.0★ (11)Tuscaloosa——
10L.A Rentals and Services LLC545.0★ (4)Northport, 9 mi awaySat · Sun—

The 18 best excavating contractors in Tuscaloosa, ranked

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

  2. #2 Indian Creek Excavating

    Based in Tuscaloosa

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    10275 Indian Creek Rd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
    View profile for Indian Creek Excavating(205) 752-6115

  3. #3 Premier Property Maintenance

    Based in Tuscaloosa

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 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.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    941 Hwy 13 S, Berry, AL 35546
    View profile for Premier Property Maintenance(205) 442-5756

  4. #4 Gurganus & Sons Excavating

    Based in Northport, 3 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 10 Google reviews
    Address
    14489 US-43, Northport, AL 35475
    View profile for Gurganus & Sons Excavating(205) 339-2336

  6. #6 JOCO Contracting LLC

    Based in Northport, 18 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    12745 Northside Rd, Northport, AL 35475
    View profile for JOCO Contracting LLC(205) 442-9541

  7. #7 Waits Enterprises

    Based in Tuscaloosa

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 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.

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Waits Enterprises(205) 657-8761

  8. #8 Terra Excavation LLC

    Based in Tuscaloosa

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 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–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Terra Excavation LLC(205) 764-7206

  9. #9 West Alabama Landworx

    Based in Tuscaloosa

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 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.

    • 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for West Alabama Landworx(205) 233-1234

  10. #10 L.A Rentals and Services LLC

    Based in Northport, 9 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 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 6 AM–5 PM · Sun 7 AM–5 PM
    Address
    14036 Faye Ln, Northport, AL 35475
    View profile for L.A Rentals and Services LLC(205) 399-2081

  12. #12 Ryan Shirley Inc

    Based in Northport, 3 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    6425 5th St, Northport, AL 35476
    View profile for Ryan Shirley Inc(205) 330-1803

  13. #13 Big M Excavating Inc

    Based in Tuscaloosa

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.1★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 3.1★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10817 Middle Coaling Rd, Coaling, AL 35453
    View profile for Big M Excavating Inc(205) 553-2690

  14. #14 Gamble Excavating

    Based in Tuscaloosa

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #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.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    20932 Sycamore Rd, McCalla, AL 35111
    View profile for Gamble Excavating(205) 903-5196

  18. #18 Blakeney Properties

    Based in Tuscaloosa

    46/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.5★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate agency”.

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

    • 2.5★ from 28 Google reviews
    Address
    3519 Greensboro Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
    View profile for Blakeney Properties(205) 345-8880

Also serving Tuscaloosa

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 Tuscaloosa
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Turner Excavating & Erosion3.0★ (1)In Tuscaloosa
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How we ranked Tuscaloosa excavating contractors

We scored 18 Tuscaloosa 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Tuscaloosa?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Tuscaloosa, AL is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,027 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Indian Creek Excavating (#2) and Premier Property Maintenance (#3) follow. We ranked 18 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Tuscaloosa?

ContractorsRanked ranks 18 excavating contractors serving Tuscaloosa, AL. 10 of them are based in Tuscaloosa; 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 Tuscaloosa are open 24/7?

2 ranked excavating contractors in Tuscaloosa post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1) and Indian Creek Excavating (#2). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Tuscaloosa work on weekends?

10 of 18 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Indian Creek Excavating (#2) and Premier Property Maintenance (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Tuscaloosa excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 18 rated excavating contractors in Tuscaloosa is 4.9★, with a median of 10 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,027 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 Tuscaloosa count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 18 excavating contractors serving Tuscaloosa.

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