61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Calhoun, GA (2026)
53 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Calhoun: JJ & A Construction Services, LLC, CR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 4 PM.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): S&T Grading, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 53.
- 35
Most-reviewed: Ground Xperts, 121 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 53 ranked; ranked #35.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
53 Calhoun excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 14 are open 24/7, 39 open Saturdays and 18 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 53 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Calhoun at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JJ & A Construction Services, LLC | 61 | 5.0★ (34) | Calhoun | Sat · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | S&T Grading | 61 | 5.0★ (34) | Rome, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Legacy Land Care LLC | 61 | 5.0★ (29) | Rome, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Mitchell Skidsteer Services | 60 | 5.0★ (37) | Dalton, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Grasshopper Land Management | 59 | 5.0★ (9) | Calhoun | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | IronRoot Landscaping | 59 | 5.0★ (24) | Rome, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | JB’s Small Tractor Works and Stump Grinding, LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (19) | Dalton, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Old South Excavation and Demolition | 58 | 5.0★ (26) | Canton, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Ledford Septic & Grading Service | 58 | 5.0★ (13) | Calhoun | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Eagle tree services LLc | Tree Trimmers | Tree Pruning Services | Tree Stump Removal | Land Clearing Companies | GA | 58 | 4.9★ (69) | Dalton, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 53 best excavating contractors in Calhoun, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
#2 S&T Grading
Based in Rome, 14 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Rome, 13 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dalton, 13 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Calhoun
59/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Rome, 13 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dalton, 11 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canton, 23 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Calhoun
58/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dalton, 18 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 69 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rome, 23 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in LaFayette, 19 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Calhoun
57/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#14 Hester Grading
Based in Rome, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rome, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#16 TN DIRT PROS
Based in Cleveland, 22 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Calhoun
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 42 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Calhoun
55/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#19 GBD Excavating
Based in Dalton, 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Dahlonega, 25 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Calhoun
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Calhoun
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Cartersville, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Calhoun
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Calhoun
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating 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 53 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Calhoun
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A1 Septic Tank Service | 5.0★ (7) | In Calhoun |
| Bagley Tank Inc | 4.8★ (54) | In Calhoun |
| Basic Ready Mix | 3.8★ (10) | In Calhoun |
| Cherokee Mechanical Inc | 4.7★ (6) | In Calhoun |
| Concrete Comfort & Construction | 5.0★ (28) | In Calhoun |
| Craig Construction | 4.3★ (3) | In Calhoun |
| Dixon Construction | 1.0★ (3) | In Calhoun |
| Foam Guys - Calhoun | 5.0★ (32) | In Calhoun |
| Midian Roofing Inc. | 4.9★ (74) | In Calhoun |
| Momon Construction Inc | 4.6★ (9) | In Calhoun |
| Northwest Georgia Paving, Inc | 3.6★ (44) | In Calhoun |
| On The Cutting Edge Lawn Care | 3.3★ (7) | In Calhoun |
| P & P Septic Tank Services | 4.5★ (35) | In Calhoun |
| SRM Concrete | 3.0★ (4) | In Calhoun |
| Sutherland Construction | 5.0★ (5) | In Calhoun |
| TEMPLE RENOVATIONS | 2.3★ (4) | In Calhoun |
| Turf Masters of Calhoun | 4.8★ (59) | In Calhoun |
| Unified Contracting LLC | 5.0★ (7) | In Calhoun |
| Wayne Davis Concrete Co | 4.4★ (7) | In Calhoun |
| YDM QUALITY ROOFING | 4.3★ (6) | In Calhoun |
How we ranked Calhoun excavating contractors
We scored 53 Calhoun 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 Calhoun 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 Calhoun: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Calhoun?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Calhoun, GA is JJ & A Construction Services, LLC with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 4 PM. S&T Grading (#2) and Legacy Land Care LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 53 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Calhoun?
ContractorsRanked ranks 53 excavating contractors serving Calhoun, GA. 11 of them are based in Calhoun; 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 Calhoun are open 24/7?
14 ranked excavating contractors in Calhoun post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are S&T Grading (#2), Legacy Land Care LLC (#3) and JB’s Small Tractor Works and Stump Grinding, LLC (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Calhoun work on weekends?
39 of 53 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 18 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are JJ & A Construction Services, LLC (#1), S&T Grading (#2) and Legacy Land Care LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Calhoun excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 53 rated excavating contractors in Calhoun is 5.0★, with a median of 10 reviews. Ground Xperts has the most, 121 reviews, and ranks #35. 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 Calhoun count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Calhoun 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 Calhoun
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 53 excavating contractors serving Calhoun.
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