62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Clinton, TN (2026)
84 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Clinton: KTN Excavation, CR Score 62/100; 4.8★ from 33 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Scates Excavating, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 84.
- 9
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services, 157 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 84 ranked; ranked #9.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
84 Clinton excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 9 are open 24/7, 46 open Saturdays and 17 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 84 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Clinton at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KTN Excavation | 62 | 4.8★ (33) | Clinton | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Scates Excavating | 60 | 5.0★ (9) | Clinton | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services | 58 | 4.3★ (128) | Clinton | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | SmithScapes Excavation & Demolition | 57 | 5.0★ (33) | Alcoa, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Quality Demolition and Land clearing - East, TN | 57 | 4.9★ (47) | Knoxville, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | F&CO Excavation | 57 | 5.0★ (8) | Clinton | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Wadescapes Total Lawn & Landscape Management | 57 | 4.9★ (80) | Clinton | Sat | — |
| 8 | Allen Land Management & Construction, LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (13) | Clinton | Evenings | — |
| 9 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services | 56 | 4.4★ (157) | Knoxville, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 10 | Southern Dirt and Turf, LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (23) | Fairview, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 84 best excavating contractors in Clinton, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Clinton
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Clinton
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 128 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alcoa, 19 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Knoxville, 15 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 47 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clinton
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Clinton
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 80 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clinton
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Knoxville, 11 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 157 Google reviews, the most in Clinton.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairview, 19 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clinton
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Maryville, 23 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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.
#13 Kam Transport
Based in Sevierville, 24 mi away
56/100CR 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 Knoxville, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 111 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clinton
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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.
#16 H&H Excavation
Based in Clinton
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Farragut, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Knoxville, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Oak Ridge, 9 mi away
54/100CR 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 Oak Ridge, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Clinton
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Arborist service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Seymour, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Maryville, 24 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Knoxville, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 82 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Knoxville, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 19 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 84 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Clinton
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aurora Earthworks | 5.0★ (1) | In Clinton |
| D&D LAND CLEARING | In Clinton | |
| Dwellwood Construction | 5.0★ (3) | In Clinton |
| Equal Renovations | 5.0★ (1) | In Clinton |
| Gilbert's Excavation & Tree Removal | 5.0★ (2) | In Clinton |
| Halcyon Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | In Clinton |
| J B Excavating and Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Clinton |
| L&L Contracting | 4.0★ (1) | In Clinton |
| Lee Construction | 5.0★ (4) | In Clinton |
| M&P Excavation and Land Clearing | 5.0★ (1) | In Clinton |
| Miller's Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | In Clinton |
| Next Level Home Solutions LLC. | 5.0★ (18) | In Clinton |
| Pave Pro LLC | In Clinton | |
| Payne Contracting | 5.0★ (1) | In Clinton |
| Platinum Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Clinton |
| Precision Hauling & Removal | 5.0★ (1) | In Clinton |
| Revival Properties LLC | 5.0★ (18) | In Clinton |
| Sams Utility | 5.0★ (1) | In Clinton |
| Sams Utility Services | 5.0★ (2) | In Clinton |
| Stockstill Excavating | In Clinton |
How we ranked Clinton excavating contractors
We scored 84 Clinton 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 Clinton 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 Clinton: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Clinton?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Clinton, TN is KTN Excavation with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.8★ from 33 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Scates Excavating (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#3) follow. We ranked 84 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Clinton?
ContractorsRanked ranks 84 excavating contractors serving Clinton, TN. 14 of them are based in Clinton; 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 Clinton are open 24/7?
9 ranked excavating contractors in Clinton post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Scates Excavating (#2), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#3) and Quality Demolition and Land clearing - East, TN (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Clinton work on weekends?
46 of 84 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 17 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are KTN Excavation (#1), Scates Excavating (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Clinton excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 84 rated excavating contractors in Clinton is 4.8★, with a median of 11 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services has the most, 157 reviews, and ranks #9. 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 Clinton count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Clinton 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 Clinton
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 84 excavating contractors serving Clinton.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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