60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Athens, GA (2026)
36 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Athens: TBX Landworks LLC, CR Score 60/100; 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 5:30 PM.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Grit N Grind Grading, LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 36.
- 3
Most-reviewed: Pro Scapes LLC, 153 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 36 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
36 Athens excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 23 open Saturdays and 10 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 36 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Athens at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBX Landworks LLC | 60 | 4.8★ (26) | Athens | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Grit N Grind Grading, LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (25) | Winder, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Pro Scapes LLC | 59 | 4.9★ (153) | Athens | Sat | Most reviews |
| 4 | Absolute Equipment Service, LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (11) | Athens | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Escoe Industrial Mechanical | 58 | 4.6★ (25) | Athens | — | — |
| 6 | Eleveling Grading LLC | 58 | 4.6★ (9) | Athens | Sat | — |
| 7 | Phillips & Furgerson Grading & Septic Tanks | 57 | 5.0★ (14) | Athens | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Septic Plus INC | 56 | 5.0★ (76) | Commerce, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | T.S. Excavation & Concrete | 56 | 4.3★ (6) | Athens | Sat | — |
| 10 | TSE Clearing and Grading | 56 | 5.0★ (3) | Athens | — | — |
The 36 best excavating contractors in Athens, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Winder, 16 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athens
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 153 Google reviews, the most in Athens.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athens
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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.
Based in Athens
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athens
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athens
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Commerce, 16 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 76 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athens
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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.
Based in Athens
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Commerce, 16 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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.
#12 JTLS LLC
Based in Winder, 20 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jefferson, 11 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#14 BME Grading
Based in Athens
56/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Commerce, 22 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athens
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Athens
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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.
Based in Monroe, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winder, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jefferson, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athens
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#22 A & S Earthworks
Based in Commerce, 24 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Commerce, 23 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winder, 18 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Commerce, 21 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
All 36 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #36, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Ronnie Coley Grading | 50 | 4.7★ (6) | 20 mi |
| 27 | Joe Dirt Hauling | 50 | 4.5★ (12) | 24 mi |
| 28 | SRT Land Services: Demo, Grading, Clearing, Dumpsters | 50 | 5.0★ (3) | 22 mi |
| 29 | JDM Construction Co. LLC | 50 | 5.0★ (7) | 24 mi |
| 30 | Barrett's Grading and Construction | 49 | 5.0★ (7) | 11 mi |
| 31 | Integrity Grading & Brush Clearing | 49 | 4.0★ (4) | 20 mi |
| 32 | Harris Grading & Construction | 49 | 4.5★ (4) | 22 mi |
| 33 | Septic & Sewer Solutions | 48 | 4.2★ (21) | 22 mi |
| 34 | Skyline Excavation, Llc - Excavating Contractor Jefferson GA | 47 | 3.7★ (3) | 25 mi |
| 35 | Backwoods Tractor Works LLC | 46 | 3.7★ (6) | 15 mi |
| 36 | Depaz Construction LLC | 44 | 5.0★ (5) | 24 mi |
Also serving Athens
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Athens Deck Doctor | 4.9★ (78) | In Athens |
| Athens Flooring | 5.0★ (73) | In Athens |
| Athens Heating & Air Conditioning | 4.7★ (12) | In Athens |
| Athens HVAC Contractors | 4.8★ (13) | In Athens |
| Athens Roofing | 4.9★ (85) | In Athens |
| Athens Spray Foam Insulation | 4.9★ (31) | In Athens |
| BASIC-WORKSHOP | 4.8★ (10) | In Athens |
| City Electric Supply Athens | 4.6★ (26) | In Athens |
| Hillpointe Construction | 2.9★ (9) | In Athens |
| JCL Turf Pro & Landscape | 4.7★ (53) | In Athens |
| Mission Construction | 5.0★ (110) | In Athens |
| MLW All Phase Construction & Roofing | 4.9★ (98) | In Athens |
| ProBuilt Athens | 5.0★ (9) | In Athens |
| Rabbit Hole Studios | 4.9★ (47) | In Athens |
| Reinicke Athens Inc | 4.1★ (10) | In Athens |
| Sam The Concrete Man Athens | 5.0★ (56) | In Athens |
| Selip HVAC Solutions Athens. | 5.0★ (8) | In Athens |
| Slam Athens LLC | 5.0★ (294) | In Athens |
| Structure Building Company | 4.7★ (12) | In Athens |
| Tri-State Distributors - Athens | 4.2★ (20) | In Athens |
How we ranked Athens excavating contractors
We scored 36 Athens 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 Athens 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 Athens: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Athens?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Athens, GA is TBX Landworks LLC with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 5:30 PM. Grit N Grind Grading, LLC (#2) and Pro Scapes LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 36 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Athens?
ContractorsRanked ranks 36 excavating contractors serving Athens, GA. 12 of them are based in Athens; 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 Athens are open 24/7?
7 ranked excavating contractors in Athens post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Grit N Grind Grading, LLC (#2), Phillips & Furgerson Grading & Septic Tanks (#7) and Septic Plus INC (#8). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Athens work on weekends?
23 of 36 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 10 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are TBX Landworks LLC (#1), Grit N Grind Grading, LLC (#2) and Pro Scapes LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Athens excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 36 rated excavating contractors in Athens is 5.0★, with a median of 8 reviews. Pro Scapes LLC has the most, 153 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Athens count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Athens 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 Athens
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 36 excavating contractors serving Athens.
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