62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Best Excavating Contractors in Brownwood, 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 Brownwood: Bar T land Services, CR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): HD Land Management, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 7.
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Most-reviewed: HD Land Management, 15 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 7 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
7 Brownwood excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 7 rated businesses.
Top 7 excavating contractors in Brownwood at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bar T land Services | 62 | 5.0★ (5) | Brownwood | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | HD Land Management | 61 | 5.0★ (15) | Brownwood | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | JD's Septic Services | 57 | 4.7★ (3) | Brownwood | Sat | — |
| 4 | DropTine Land Clearing and Excavation | 57 | 5.0★ (3) | Brownwood | Sat | — |
| 5 | Ryan Construction Inc | 57 | 3.7★ (6) | Brownwood | — | — |
| 6 | Gold Cactus Services | 53 | 5.0★ (3) | Brownwood | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Elite Demolition & Excavation | 46 | 5.0★ (3) | Corsicana, 25 mi away | — | — |
The 7 best excavating contractors in Brownwood, 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 Brownwood
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, the most in Brownwood.
Based in Brownwood
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Brownwood
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Brownwood
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Brownwood
53/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.
Based in Corsicana, 25 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
How we ranked Brownwood excavating contractors
We scored 7 Brownwood 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 Brownwood 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 Brownwood: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Brownwood?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Brownwood, TX is Bar T land Services with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. HD Land Management (#2) and JD's Septic Services (#3) follow. We ranked 7 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Brownwood?
ContractorsRanked ranks 7 excavating contractors serving Brownwood, TX. 6 of them are based in Brownwood; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Brownwood are open 24/7?
3 ranked excavating contractors in Brownwood post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Bar T land Services (#1), HD Land Management (#2) and Gold Cactus Services (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Brownwood work on weekends?
5 of 7 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Bar T land Services (#1), HD Land Management (#2) and JD's Septic Services (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Brownwood excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 7 rated excavating contractors in Brownwood is 5.0★, with a median of 3 reviews. HD Land Management has the most, 15 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Brownwood count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Brownwood 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 Brownwood
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 7 excavating contractors serving Brownwood.
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