58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Benton, AR (2026)
30 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Benton: Jase Humes Excavation & Clearing, CR Score 58/100; 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 7 PM.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 30.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 157 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 30 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
30 Benton excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 11 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 30 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Benton at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jase Humes Excavation & Clearing | 58 | 5.0★ (14) | Benton | Sat · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Sam Johnson Construction Inc | 57 | 4.5★ (36) | Benton | — | — |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.9★ (157) | Little Rock, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 4 | Garrett Excavating Central | 57 | 4.7★ (23) | Benton | — | — |
| 5 | Herman Reeves Dirt Works, Inc. | 56 | 4.7★ (7) | Benton | — | — |
| 6 | Barker's Backhoe & Dozer | 55 | 5.0★ (5) | Benton | — | — |
| 7 | Johnson excavation & land services | 54 | 4.7★ (14) | Malvern, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Rhino Earthworks AR | 53 | 5.0★ (3) | Malvern, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Planit Dirt Excavation & Concrete, Inc. | 53 | 4.7★ (34) | Jacksonville, 25 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Pinnacle Hydrovac | 53 | 5.0★ (5) | Little Rock, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 30 best excavating contractors in Benton, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Benton
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Little Rock, 17 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 157 Google reviews, the most in Benton.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Benton
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Benton
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Benton
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Malvern, 5 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Malvern, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Jacksonville, 25 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Little Rock, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Malvern, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bryant, 8 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Hot Springs National Park, 24 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#14 CTS Services
Based in Benton
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Benton
51/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Little Rock, 25 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Little Rock, 10 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Benton
49/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Benton
49/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 12 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Little Rock, 12 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#21 Greennecks
Based in Benton
49/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 15 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Little Rock, 14 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Little Rock, 16 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hot Springs, 25 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 1.0★ 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 Malvern, 21 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Agricultural organization”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 30 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #30, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Moyer Excavating & Trucking, Inc. | 45 | 4.3★ (7) | 17 mi |
| 27 | Redstone Construction Group | 45 | 3.7★ (85) | 20 mi |
| 28 | Evolution Concrete LLC | 44 | 4.1★ (14) | 15 mi |
| 29 | Kingdom Land Services, LLC | 44 | 5.0★ (10) | 19 mi |
| 30 | Nabholz | 42 | 5.0★ (3) | 16 mi |
Also serving Benton
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Another Season Home and Garden | 4.6★ (76) | In Benton |
| Ashley Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | In Benton |
| B and P Enterprises | In Benton | |
| Central Arkansas Construction-Development | 5.0★ (1) | In Benton |
| Clear cut Earthworx | 5.0★ (1) | In Benton |
| CSK Site Development Solutions | In Benton | |
| EMC Excavation | In Benton | |
| Josh Penn Excavating LLC. | In Benton | |
| King's Enterprise, LLC | In Benton | |
| Madison Paving & Construction | In Benton | |
| MittelCo LLC | 5.0★ (15) | In Benton |
| Olympia Construction Products of Arkansas | In Benton | |
| Pro Construction Services LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Benton |
| River City Septic | In Benton | |
| Rock Retriever Excavation & Dirtwork | In Benton | |
| SB Excavating LLC. | 5.0★ (1) | In Benton |
| TCB Outdoor Innovations | 5.0★ (3) | In Benton |
| Team Reaves LLC Perc Tests & Septic Systems | 4.8★ (23) | In Benton |
| Tom Watson & Son Excavating INC. | 5.0★ (1) | In Benton |
| Whitener & Sons Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | In Benton |
How we ranked Benton excavating contractors
We scored 30 Benton 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 2, 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 Benton 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 Benton: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Benton?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Benton, AR is Jase Humes Excavation & Clearing with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 7 PM. Sam Johnson Construction Inc (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 30 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Benton?
ContractorsRanked ranks 30 excavating contractors serving Benton, AR. 10 of them are based in Benton; 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 Benton are open 24/7?
3 ranked excavating contractors in Benton post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3), Pinnacle Hydrovac (#10) and Diversified Land Solutions (#25). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Benton work on weekends?
11 of 30 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Jase Humes Excavation & Clearing (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) and Johnson excavation & land services (#7). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Benton excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 30 rated excavating contractors in Benton is 4.7★, with a median of 10 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 157 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 Benton count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Benton 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 Benton
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 30 excavating contractors serving Benton.
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