60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Best Excavating Contractors in University, FL (2026)
119 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in University: Groundbreaking Land Solutions, CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing of Tampa, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 119.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing of Tampa, 3,448 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 119 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
119 University excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 30 are open 24/7, 79 open Saturdays and 46 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 119 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in University at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Groundbreaking Land Solutions | 60 | 5.0★ (29) | Greater Northdale, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing of Tampa | 60 | 4.8★ (3,448) | Tampa, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Top Notch Trees and Land Clearing LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (407) | Bloomingdale, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Welch’s Excavation and Land Solutions LLC | 57 | 4.9★ (19) | Greater Northdale, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.9★ (1,325) | Brandon, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | ALLIED Wrecking, LLC Demolition contractors #1 TAMPA BAY FL | 56 | 4.9★ (366) | Tampa, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Stump Professionals LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (325) | Greater Northdale, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Larry Barton bobcat service | 56 | 5.0★ (16) | Lutz, 3 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Hey Pal Bobcat Services Inc | 56 | 5.0★ (4) | Seminole, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Badger Infrastructure Solutions | 55 | 4.5★ (8) | Tampa, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 119 best excavating contractors in University, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Tampa, 7 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,448 Google reviews, the most in University.
Based in Bloomingdale, 9 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 407 Google reviews.
Based in Greater Northdale, 5 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Brandon, 14 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,325 Google reviews.
Based in Tampa, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 366 Google reviews.
Based in Greater Northdale, 4 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 325 Google reviews.
Based in Lutz, 3 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Seminole, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Tampa, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in New Port Richey, 20 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,272 Google reviews.
Based in Clearwater, 20 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,957 Google reviews.
Based in Tampa, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 307 Google reviews.
Based in Brandon, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 211 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in St. Petersburg, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,349 Google reviews.
Based in Tampa, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Lutz, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Odessa, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Kathleen, 23 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Dunedin, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Greater Northdale, 23 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Bayonet Point, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Plant City, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Earth works company”.
Based in Shady Hills, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Tampa, 2 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 165 Google reviews.
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 119 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving University
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Concept Construction INC | 4.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| BD Landworks | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Blackfin Land & Forestry | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Broxton & Broxton Contracting, LLC | In University | |
| C & R Site Services & Hauling ( Bobcat ) | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Certified A & A Septic Services Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Earthworks Environmental | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| EZ Contracting LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| J&D Remodeling General Construction | In University | |
| J&Y construction services pro | In University | |
| LLT Services of Florida | In University | |
| Martin Excavating & Site Work | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Max Construction & Repairs | In University | |
| New Port Richey Clearing And Grading | In University | |
| Proper Property Maintenance & Landscaping | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Raymow Construction Co Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Rose Residential Cleaning | 5.0★ (11) | In University |
| RP CONSTRUCTION LLC. | In University | |
| Ryker Services - Land Clearing - Site Preparation | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Sunshine Landworks | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
How we ranked University excavating contractors
We scored 119 University 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 University 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 University: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in University?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in University, FL is Groundbreaking Land Solutions with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing of Tampa (#2) and Top Notch Trees and Land Clearing LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 119 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in University?
ContractorsRanked ranks 119 excavating contractors serving University, FL. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in University are open 24/7?
30 ranked excavating contractors in University post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Groundbreaking Land Solutions (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing of Tampa (#2) and Top Notch Trees and Land Clearing LLC (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in University work on weekends?
79 of 119 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 46 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Groundbreaking Land Solutions (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing of Tampa (#2) and Top Notch Trees and Land Clearing LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do University excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 119 rated excavating contractors in University is 5.0★, with a median of 12 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing of Tampa has the most, 3,448 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 University count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the University 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 University
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 119 excavating contractors serving University.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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