55/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 63 Google reviews, the most in Athens.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Athens, OH (2026)
10 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Athens: Joshua Tree Landscaping, CR Score 55/100; 4.9★ from 63 Google reviews.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Southeastern Excavating, LLC., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 10.
- 9
Most-reviewed: Good Builders Inc., 10 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 10 ranked after Joshua Tree Landscaping; ranked #9.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
10 Athens excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7 and 1 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 10 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Athens at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joshua Tree Landscaping | 55 | 4.9★ (63) | Athens | — | Overall |
| 2 | Southeastern Excavating, LLC. | 55 | 5.0★ (9) | Athens | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | J C Trivett Excavating | 55 | 3.6★ (5) | Athens | — | — |
| 4 | Paul Young Excavating Co | 54 | 2.4★ (5) | Athens | — | — |
| 5 | Knight Excavating | 53 | 4.2★ (5) | Athens | — | — |
| 6 | T & A Excavating | 50 | 4.3★ (3) | Nelsonville, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Stimmel Construction | 47 | 3.0★ (3) | Logan, 23 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | L A Horn Excavating & Construction | 44 | 5.0★ (3) | Logan, 23 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Good Builders Inc. | 44 | 4.6★ (10) | Logan, 19 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 10 | Croft's Dump Truck Service And Driveway Repair | 41 | 5.0★ (3) | Logan, 20 mi away | Evenings | — |
The 10 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 Athens
55/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athens
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Athens
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Athens
53/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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.
Based in Nelsonville, 14 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ 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 Logan, 23 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ 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 Logan, 23 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Logan, 19 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Logan, 20 mi away
41/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Trucking company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Athens
17 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Excavation | In Athens | |
| All-Dry Waterproofing Co | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Athens Plumbing and Drain Cleaning, LLC | In Athens | |
| Binegar Renovation LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Athens |
| Bobcat Excavating & Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Earl Riggs Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Latta Earthworks Llc | 5.0★ (1) | In Athens |
| Lifestyle Building and Renovations | In Athens | |
| Mason Excavating | 23 mi | |
| Mesaros Trucking & Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Nice & Neat II | 2.2★ (14) | In Athens |
| Pierce Brothers Construction LLC | In Athens | |
| Right Away Cleaning LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Athens |
| Riptide Construction | 17 mi | |
| TEK Utility | 5.0★ (1) | In Athens |
| Two Brothers Excavating LLC | 22 mi | |
| Victory Excavating & Demolition | 24 mi |
How we ranked Athens excavating contractors
We scored 10 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, OH is Joshua Tree Landscaping with a CR Score of 55/100. It has 4.9★ from 63 Google reviews. Southeastern Excavating, LLC. (#2) and J C Trivett Excavating (#3) follow. We ranked 10 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Athens?
ContractorsRanked ranks 10 excavating contractors serving Athens, OH. 5 of them are based in Athens; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 17 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Athens are open 24/7?
1 ranked excavating contractor in Athens posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Southeastern Excavating, LLC. (#2). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Athens work on weekends?
1 of 10 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Southeastern Excavating, LLC. (#2). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Athens excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 10 rated excavating contractors in Athens is 4.5★, with a median of 5 reviews. Joshua Tree Landscaping has the most, 63 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 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 10 excavating contractors serving Athens.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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