58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,034 Google reviews, the most in Alton.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Alton, TX (2026)
6 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Alton: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services - Upper RGV, CR Score 58/100; 4.8★ from 1,034 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 6
Most-reviewed: M3 Demolition & Excavation, 6 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 6 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services - Upper RGV; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
6 Alton excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 6 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Weslaco ranking. See Excavating contractors in Weslaco
Top 6 excavating contractors in Alton at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services - Upper RGV | 58 | 4.8★ (1,034) | Edinburg, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Avila’s Heavy Machinery | 54 | 5.0★ (3) | Edinburg, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | HLS Backhoe Services | 53 | 5.0★ (3) | McAllen, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Texas Combat Construction, LLC. Land Clearing and Equipment Services | 51 | 5.0★ (5) | Edinburg, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | McAllen Dirtworks | 46 | 5.0★ (3) | McAllen, 8 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | M3 Demolition & Excavation | 46 | 5.0★ (6) | Weslaco, 23 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
The 6 best excavating contractors in Alton, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Edinburg, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 McAllen, 7 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Edinburg, 9 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in McAllen, 8 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Weslaco, 23 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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.
How we ranked Alton excavating contractors
We scored 6 Alton 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 Alton 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 Alton: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Alton?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Alton, TX is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services - Upper RGV with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,034 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Avila’s Heavy Machinery (#2) and HLS Backhoe Services (#3) follow. We ranked 6 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Alton are open 24/7?
1 ranked excavating contractor in Alton posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services - Upper RGV (#1). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Alton work on weekends?
5 of 6 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services - Upper RGV (#1), Avila’s Heavy Machinery (#2) and Texas Combat Construction, LLC. Land Clearing and Equipment Services (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Alton excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 6 rated excavating contractors in Alton is 5.0★, with a median of 4 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services - Upper RGV has the most, 1,034 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 Alton count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Alton 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 Alton
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 6 excavating contractors serving Alton.
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