58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Canyon Lake, TX (2026)
69 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Canyon Lake: Elevate Excavation and Rock Milling Group, CR Score 58/100; 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews.
- 5
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Armadillo Excavations & Foundation Repair, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 69.
- 10
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 3,293 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 69 ranked; ranked #10.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
69 Canyon Lake excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 13 are open 24/7, 39 open Saturdays and 20 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 69 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Canyon Lake at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elevate Excavation and Rock Milling Group | 58 | 5.0★ (23) | Canyon Lake | — | Overall |
| 2 | Bison Creek Construction | 57 | 5.0★ (37) | San Antonio, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Dirt Works | 57 | 4.6★ (42) | Canyon Lake | Sat | — |
| 4 | Hill Country Land Improvement | 56 | 5.0★ (10) | Canyon Lake | — | — |
| 5 | Armadillo Excavations & Foundation Repair | 56 | 4.9★ (43) | Lago Vista, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup of New Braunfels | 56 | 4.9★ (625) | New Braunfels, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | KO Excavation LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (10) | Canyon Lake | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Rocky Excavation | 56 | 5.0★ (61) | Colorado Springs, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | KO Excavation LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (3) | Canyon Lake | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.8★ (3,293) | San Antonio, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
The 69 best excavating contractors in Canyon Lake, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in San Antonio, 11 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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.
#3 Dirt Works
Based in Canyon Lake
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canyon Lake
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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.
Based in Lago Vista, 6 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Braunfels, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 625 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canyon Lake
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Colorado Springs, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Canyon Lake
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 San Antonio, 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,293 Google reviews, the most in Canyon Lake.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Antonio, 25 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Leon Valley, 3 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canyon Lake
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canyon Lake
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Marcos, 14 mi away
53/100CR 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 San Marcos, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Canyon Lake
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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.
#18 C Brooks Paving
Based in Canyon Lake
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canyon Lake
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Schertz, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#21 LVR Excavation
Based in Live Oak, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 New Braunfels, 6 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Helotes, 24 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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.
Based in New Braunfels, 14 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Canyon Lake
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
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 69 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Canyon Lake
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Air conditioning and HVAC Solutions Canyon Lake | In Canyon Lake | |
| ALL AMERICAN CONSTRUCTION, LLC | In Canyon Lake | |
| Available Construction & Transport Service INC. | 3.0★ (2) | In Canyon Lake |
| Backhoe Bob Tractor Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Canyon Lake |
| Carl Eoff Services | 3.0★ (2) | In Canyon Lake |
| Chappell Bobcat & Hauling | 3.0★ (2) | In Canyon Lake |
| Compass Ridge Construction & Remodeling | 5.0★ (1) | In Canyon Lake |
| Ecogreen Development | In Canyon Lake | |
| Frontline Land Services LLC | In Canyon Lake | |
| Full Curl Construction | 5.0★ (12) | In Canyon Lake |
| H-Dubs Design | 5.0★ (9) | In Canyon Lake |
| Harris Banks Construction | 5.0★ (20) | In Canyon Lake |
| Hill Country Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | In Canyon Lake |
| JJB Builders Custom Homes | In Canyon Lake | |
| KAV Construction Group LLC | 5.0★ (11) | In Canyon Lake |
| MTA Specialty Construction Services | In Canyon Lake | |
| Spartan Services | In Canyon Lake | |
| Tatro Construction, Mike Tatro | In Canyon Lake | |
| Taylor Electric | 5.0★ (18) | In Canyon Lake |
| Wood Construction | 5.0★ (7) | In Canyon Lake |
How we ranked Canyon Lake excavating contractors
We scored 69 Canyon Lake 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 Canyon Lake 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 Canyon Lake: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Canyon Lake?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Canyon Lake, TX is Elevate Excavation and Rock Milling Group with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews. Bison Creek Construction (#2) and Dirt Works (#3) follow. We ranked 69 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Canyon Lake?
ContractorsRanked ranks 69 excavating contractors serving Canyon Lake, TX. 19 of them are based in Canyon Lake; 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 Canyon Lake are open 24/7?
13 ranked excavating contractors in Canyon Lake post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Armadillo Excavations & Foundation Repair (#5), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup of New Braunfels (#6) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#10). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Canyon Lake work on weekends?
39 of 69 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 20 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Bison Creek Construction (#2), Dirt Works (#3) and Armadillo Excavations & Foundation Repair (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Canyon Lake excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 69 rated excavating contractors in Canyon Lake is 5.0★, with a median of 13 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 3,293 reviews, and ranks #10. 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 Canyon Lake count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Canyon Lake 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 Canyon Lake
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 69 excavating contractors serving Canyon Lake.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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