61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in College Station, TX (2026)
12 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in College Station: Vance Dozer, LLC, CR Score 61/100; 4.6★ from 48 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 5 PM.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): MVR-TX Construction, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 12.
- 4
Most-reviewed: Hartman's Handyman Service LLC, 117 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 12 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
12 College Station excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 12 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in College Station at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vance Dozer, LLC | 61 | 4.6★ (48) | Bryan, 2 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | MVR-TX Construction | 59 | 4.8★ (4) | College Station | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Rubios Solutions Inc. | 58 | 3.9★ (7) | Bryan, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Hartman's Handyman Service LLC | 58 | 4.8★ (117) | Bryan, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 5 | D4 Land Services LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (37) | Bryan, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Kelly Burt Dozer Inc. | 57 | 4.5★ (12) | Bryan, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Rock-Crete Foam Insulators & Roofing | 57 | 4.8★ (114) | Bryan, 5 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Faith Land Services | 57 | 5.0★ (6) | College Station | Sat | — |
| 9 | TDT Trucking | 54 | 4.0★ (4) | College Station | — | — |
| 10 | Crestone Construction LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (22) | Bryan, 4 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
The 12 best excavating contractors in College Station, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in College Station
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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.
Based in Bryan, 6 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bryan, 14 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 117 Google reviews, the most in College Station.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bryan, 12 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Bryan, 7 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Bryan, 5 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 114 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in College Station
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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.
#9 TDT Trucking
Based in College Station
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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.
Based in Bryan, 4 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#11 Pools by Brannon
Based in Bryan, 2 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 11 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#12 Glenn Fuqua Inc
Based in Navasota, 23 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Also serving College Station
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.
How we ranked College Station excavating contractors
We scored 12 College Station 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 College Station 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 College Station: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in College Station?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in College Station, TX is Vance Dozer, LLC with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.6★ from 48 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 5 PM. MVR-TX Construction (#2) and Rubios Solutions Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 12 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in College Station?
ContractorsRanked ranks 12 excavating contractors serving College Station, TX. 3 of them are based in College Station; 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 College Station are open 24/7?
3 ranked excavating contractors in College Station post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are MVR-TX Construction (#2), Rubios Solutions Inc. (#3) and Hartman's Handyman Service LLC (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in College Station work on weekends?
7 of 12 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Vance Dozer, LLC (#1), MVR-TX Construction (#2) and Rubios Solutions Inc. (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do College Station excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 12 rated excavating contractors in College Station is 4.7★, with a median of 12 reviews. Hartman's Handyman Service LLC has the most, 117 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 College Station count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the College Station 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 College Station
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 12 excavating contractors serving College Station.
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