60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Best Excavating Contractors in Athens, TX (2026)
25 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Athens: Outlaw Excavations and Land Management, CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 5 PM.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Winn's Land Clearing, LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 25.
- 7
Most-reviewed: Weaver Excavating & Septic LLC, 66 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 25 ranked; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
25 Athens excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 15 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 25 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Athens at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Outlaw Excavations and Land Management | 60 | 5.0★ (24) | Gun Barrel City, 7 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Winn's Land Clearing, LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (15) | Athens | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | East Texas Excavation | 59 | 5.0★ (19) | Athens | — | — |
| 4 | DOUBLE W WELDING AND EXCAVATION SOLUTIONS | 58 | 5.0★ (9) | Athens | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Embry Excavating & Septic | 58 | 5.0★ (21) | Athens | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Landpro Services | 58 | 5.0★ (16) | Athens | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Weaver Excavating & Septic LLC | 58 | 4.4★ (66) | Gun Barrel City, 14 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 8 | 4W Excavation | 56 | 4.9★ (55) | Tyler, 18 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Hwy 31 Utilities & Excavation LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (6) | Athens | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Dirt n Rock Guy | 56 | 4.9★ (49) | Athens | — | — |
The 25 best excavating contractors in Athens, 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 Athens
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based in Athens
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Athens
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based in Athens
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews.
Based in Athens
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews.
Based in Gun Barrel City, 14 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 66 Google reviews, the most in Athens.
Based in Tyler, 18 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 55 Google reviews.
Based in Athens
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
#10 Dirt n Rock Guy
Based in Athens
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 49 Google reviews.
Based in Athens
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
#12 Prime Excavation
Based in Gun Barrel City, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Gun Barrel City, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Athens
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews.
Based in Tyler, 24 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Athens
50/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based in Bonham, 12 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based in Gun Barrel City, 15 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews.
#19 EUSTACE DIRT PIT
Based in Athens
49/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based in Gun Barrel City, 19 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based in University Park, 8 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based in Athens
48/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based in Tyler, 21 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
#24 Emola Farm
Based in Gun Barrel City, 20 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based in Gun Barrel City, 16 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 903 Excavation LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Athens |
| All-Pro Septic and Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| AMF Construction LLC | 4.7★ (29) | In Athens |
| Athens HVAC Solutions | In Athens | |
| Beyond the Garden Gate | 4.8★ (8) | In Athens |
| Branco Construction LLC | 4.8★ (13) | In Athens |
| Clemente Construction | In Athens | |
| croom's excavation llc | 3.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Dan B Godwin Dozer & Trackhoe | In Athens | |
| East Texas Asphalt Paving & Sealcoating | 4.8★ (39) | In Athens |
| Honor Air and Refrigeration | 5.0★ (45) | In Athens |
| JLR & Son's Mulching and Land Clearing | In Athens | |
| Kyle's Excavation | In Athens | |
| Ladder 1 Construction & Landscaping | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| LB-Fencing & Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Pulley Boyz Properties | In Athens | |
| Ronnie Evans Land Clearing and Mulching | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Seale Pool Farms, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Athens |
| Silver Star Construction and Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Stream Foundation Repair Of Athens | 5.0★ (7) | In Athens |
How we ranked Athens excavating contractors
We scored 25 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, TX is Outlaw Excavations and Land Management with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 5 PM. Winn's Land Clearing, LLC (#2) and East Texas Excavation (#3) follow. We ranked 25 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Athens?
ContractorsRanked ranks 25 excavating contractors serving Athens, TX. 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?
4 ranked excavating contractors in Athens post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Winn's Land Clearing, LLC (#2), DOUBLE W WELDING AND EXCAVATION SOLUTIONS (#4) and Landpro Services (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Athens work on weekends?
15 of 25 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Outlaw Excavations and Land Management (#1), Winn's Land Clearing, LLC (#2) and DOUBLE W WELDING AND EXCAVATION SOLUTIONS (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Athens excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 25 rated excavating contractors in Athens is 5.0★, with a median of 10 reviews. Weaver Excavating & Septic LLC has the most, 66 reviews, and ranks #7. 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 25 excavating contractors serving Athens.
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