58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Brenham, TX (2026)
7 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Brenham: Catahoula Construction LLC, CR Score 58/100; 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 5 PM.
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Most-reviewed: Hilland Landscaping and Lawn Care, 35 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 7 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
7 Brenham excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 7 rated businesses.
Top 7 excavating contractors in Brenham at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Catahoula Construction LLC | 58 | 4.3★ (6) | Brenham | Sat · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | A Plus Construction Holdings, LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (22) | Hempstead, 20 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | RZ Earthworx | 57 | 5.0★ (6) | Brenham | — | — |
| 4 | Hilland Landscaping and Lawn Care | 54 | 4.9★ (35) | Bryan, 9 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | Affordable Sand & Gravel | 52 | 5.0★ (3) | Hempstead, 19 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Trailmasters Clearing and Mulching | 52 | 5.0★ (9) | Brenham | — | — |
| 7 | Glenn Fuqua Inc | 51 | 4.0★ (3) | Navasota, 23 mi away | — | — |
The 7 best excavating contractors in Brenham, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Hempstead, 20 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#3 RZ Earthworx
Based in Brenham
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bryan, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews, the most in Brenham.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hempstead, 19 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Brenham
52/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Navasota, 23 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
How we ranked Brenham excavating contractors
We scored 7 Brenham 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 Brenham 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 Brenham: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Brenham?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Brenham, TX is Catahoula Construction LLC with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 5 PM. A Plus Construction Holdings, LLC (#2) and RZ Earthworx (#3) follow. We ranked 7 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Brenham?
ContractorsRanked ranks 7 excavating contractors serving Brenham, TX. 3 of them are based in Brenham; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Brenham work on weekends?
2 of 7 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Catahoula Construction LLC (#1) and A Plus Construction Holdings, LLC (#2). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Brenham excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 7 rated excavating contractors in Brenham is 5.0★, with a median of 6 reviews. Hilland Landscaping and Lawn Care has the most, 35 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 Brenham count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Brenham 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 Brenham
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 7 excavating contractors serving Brenham.
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