58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Buda, TX (2026)
62 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Buda: Pinnacle Excavation, CR Score 58/100; 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 62.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 3,225 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 62 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
62 Buda excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 9 are open 24/7, 37 open Saturdays and 23 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 62 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Buda at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pinnacle Excavation | 58 | 5.0★ (59) | Austin, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.7★ (3,225) | Austin, 20 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Graham Construction & Land Clearing | 56 | 4.9★ (43) | Lockhart, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | GT Site Services & Land Clearing | 56 | 4.9★ (43) | Buda | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | The Austin Excavating Company | 55 | 5.0★ (12) | Anderson Mill, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | DuPre Site Services | 55 | 5.0★ (11) | Buda | Sat | — |
| 7 | Rocky Excavation | 55 | 5.0★ (61) | Colorado Springs, 16 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Pierce Land Clearing | 55 | 4.8★ (181) | Austin, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Rego Pro Services | 54 | 5.0★ (9) | Kyle, 3 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Campos Demolition land clearing and Construction | 54 | 5.0★ (47) | Austin, 3 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
The 62 best excavating contractors in Buda, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Austin, 20 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 3,225 Google reviews, the most in Buda.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lockhart, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Buda
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anderson Mill, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Buda
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Colorado Springs, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Austin, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 181 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Forestry service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kyle, 3 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Austin, 3 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lockhart, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Marcos, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 413 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Austin, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canyon Lake, 18 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in San Marcos, 17 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lockhart, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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.
Based in Bee Cave, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lakeway, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 166 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Buda
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Austin, 20 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 78 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canyon Lake, 18 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#22 Staben Bros TX
Based in Lago Vista, 25 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Austin, 5 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#24 Kiva Inc.
Based in Buda
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Austin, 11 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Excavating contractors ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 62 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Buda
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A+ Landscaping of Buda | In Buda | |
| Air conditioning and HVAC Solutions Buda | In Buda | |
| Alvarado Excavation Pools LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Attic Insulation Buda TX | 5.0★ (3) | In Buda |
| Austin Concrete | 5.0★ (6) | In Buda |
| Capi Construction LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Buda |
| Capital Excavation Co | In Buda | |
| Dry Hearth Waterproofing | In Buda | |
| Funke Construction & Excvtn | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| G Dynasty | 5.0★ (3) | In Buda |
| GoldenEdge Exteriors | In Buda | |
| J C Excavating | In Buda | |
| John Thames Excavating Ltd | In Buda | |
| K & M Clearing | In Buda | |
| Lyellco, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Micro Dirt Land Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Buda |
| Plethora Installs LLC | 4.9★ (40) | In Buda |
| South Hays Siding Pros | In Buda | |
| Texas Flooring Installation of Buda | In Buda | |
| Unity Siding Services | In Buda |
How we ranked Buda excavating contractors
We scored 62 Buda 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 Buda 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 Buda: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Buda?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Buda, TX is Pinnacle Excavation with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Graham Construction & Land Clearing (#3) follow. We ranked 62 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Buda?
ContractorsRanked ranks 62 excavating contractors serving Buda, TX. 8 of them are based in Buda; 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 Buda are open 24/7?
9 ranked excavating contractors in Buda post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Pinnacle Excavation (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#12). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Buda work on weekends?
37 of 62 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 23 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Pinnacle Excavation (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Graham Construction & Land Clearing (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Buda excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 62 rated excavating contractors in Buda is 5.0★, with a median of 13 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 3,225 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 Buda count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Buda 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 Buda
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 62 excavating contractors serving Buda.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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