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Best Excavating Contractors in Arlington, TN (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Arlington: Riverside Driveways, CR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 3

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Modern Shovel, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 25.

  3. 4

    Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 563 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 25 ranked; ranked #4.

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

25 Arlington excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 8 are open 24/7, 16 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 25 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Memphis ranking. See Excavating contractors in Memphis

Top 10 excavating contractors in Arlington at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Arlington at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Riverside Driveways625.0★ (48)Atoka, 6 mi away24/7Overall
2Gibby's Home and Land Services615.0★ (27)ArlingtonSat · Sun · Evenings—
3Modern Shovel604.9★ (33)Marion, 11 mi away24/7Emergencies
4Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup594.8★ (563)Bartlett, 10 mi away24/7Most reviews
5Southern Dirt and Land564.4★ (8)Horn Lake, 12 mi away24/7—
6Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup554.8★ (493)Memphis, 24 mi away24/7—
7Rock Solid Construction & Excavation545.0★ (15)Atoka, 18 mi away——
8Star Paving and Sealing Company534.9★ (34)ArlingtonSat · Evenings—
9Fil-Billy Excavation & Hauling llc.525.0★ (5)Perryville, 21 mi away24/7—
10Outdoor Services Group515.0★ (14)Millington, 13 mi away24/7—

The 25 best excavating contractors in Arlington, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Arlington

    #1 Riverside Driveways

    Based in Atoka, 6 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Riverside Driveways(901) 616-8503

  3. #3 Modern Shovel

    Based in Marion, 11 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Modern Shovel(901) 479-0236

  5. #5 Southern Dirt and Land

    Based in Horn Lake, 12 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Southern Dirt and Land(731) 415-9888

  13. #13 Tipton County Gravel Co

    Based in Covington, 18 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    144 Miller Rd, Covington, TN 38019
    View profile for Tipton County Gravel Co(901) 476-3363

  14. #14 The Brigance Company LLC

    Based in Olive Branch, 24 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for The Brigance Company LLC

  15. #15 Moneymaker Contracting

    Based in Collierville, 25 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    938 E Cox Rd, Byhalia, MS 38611
    View profile for Moneymaker Contracting(901) 461-8028

  18. #18 Clean Cut Clearing

    Based in Hernando, 25 mi away

    47/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Clean Cut Clearing(662) 228-6649

  20. #20 JD Landscape LLC

    Based in Collierville, 18 mi away

    45/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    291 E South St, Collierville, TN 38017
    View profile for JD Landscape LLC(901) 910-7793

  21. #21 GS Contractors, LLC

    Based in Collierville, 17 mi away

    44/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.

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

    • 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    348 New Byhalia Rd #4, Collierville, TN 38017
    View profile for GS Contractors, LLC(901) 316-8912

  22. #22 Classic Tile & Plaster, LLC

    Based in Memphis, 23 mi away

    43/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.

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

    • 3.8★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 7 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    6271 E Holmes Rd, Memphis, TN 38141
    View profile for Classic Tile & Plaster, LLC(901) 360-0713

  24. #24 V McGee, Inc.

    Based in Olive Branch, 25 mi away

    41/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Trucking company”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7496 Roy Holmes Way #1, Olive Branch, MS 38654
    View profile for V McGee, Inc.(662) 280-3760

How we ranked Arlington excavating contractors

We scored 25 Arlington 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

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

Who is the best excavating contractor in Arlington?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Arlington, TN is Riverside Driveways with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Gibby's Home and Land Services (#2) and Modern Shovel (#3) follow. We ranked 25 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Arlington?

ContractorsRanked ranks 25 excavating contractors serving Arlington, TN. 4 of them are based in Arlington; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which excavating contractors in Arlington are open 24/7?

8 ranked excavating contractors in Arlington post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Riverside Driveways (#1), Modern Shovel (#3) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Arlington work on weekends?

16 of 25 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 9 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Riverside Driveways (#1), Gibby's Home and Land Services (#2) and Modern Shovel (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Arlington excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 25 rated excavating contractors in Arlington is 4.9★, with a median of 8 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 563 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Arlington count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 25 excavating contractors serving Arlington.

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