62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, the most in Albany.
Best Excavating Contractors in Albany, GA (2026)
6 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Albany: Green Acres Tree Service and Land Clearing, CR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): J&W Landscaping & fence, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 6.
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Most-reviewed: J&W Landscaping & fence, 29 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 6 ranked after Green Acres Tree Service and Land Clearing; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
6 Albany excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 6 rated businesses.
Top 6 excavating contractors in Albany at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Green Acres Tree Service and Land Clearing | 62 | 5.0★ (30) | Albany | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | J&W Landscaping & fence | 60 | 4.8★ (29) | Albany | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Advanced Donald Land Clearing Services | 55 | 5.0★ (7) | Albany | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | HTS Construction. | 52 | 3.7★ (3) | Albany | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Jim Boyd Construction | 51 | 4.4★ (12) | Albany | — | — |
| 6 | Fourth Phase LLC | 51 | 5.0★ (9) | Albany | — | — |
The 6 best excavating contractors in Albany, 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 Albany
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 29 Google reviews.
Based in Albany
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based in Albany
52/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Albany
51/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 12 Google reviews.
Based in Albany
51/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews.
How we ranked Albany excavating contractors
We scored 6 Albany 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 Albany 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 Albany: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Albany?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Albany, GA is Green Acres Tree Service and Land Clearing with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. J&W Landscaping & fence (#2) and Advanced Donald Land Clearing Services (#3) follow. We ranked 6 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Albany?
ContractorsRanked ranks 6 excavating contractors serving Albany, GA. 6 of them are based in Albany; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Albany are open 24/7?
2 ranked excavating contractors in Albany post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are J&W Landscaping & fence (#2) and HTS Construction. (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Albany work on weekends?
4 of 6 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Green Acres Tree Service and Land Clearing (#1), J&W Landscaping & fence (#2) and Advanced Donald Land Clearing Services (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Albany excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 6 rated excavating contractors in Albany is 4.9★, with a median of 11 reviews. Green Acres Tree Service and Land Clearing has the most, 30 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 Albany count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Albany 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 Albany
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 6 excavating contractors serving Albany.
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