63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Columbia, TN (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 Columbia: American Excavation & Land Clearing, LLC, CR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): R & A Plumbing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 62.
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Most-reviewed: R & A Plumbing, 807 Google reviews at 5.0★, 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 Columbia excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 9 are open 24/7, 37 open Saturdays and 12 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 62 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Columbia at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | American Excavation & Land Clearing, LLC | 63 | 5.0★ (41) | Columbia | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | R & A Plumbing | 61 | 5.0★ (807) | Columbia | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | First Choice Excavation LLC | 61 | 5.0★ (13) | Columbia | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Grounded Land Solutions | 58 | 5.0★ (18) | Columbia | Sat | — |
| 5 | CANDO Drainage and Grading | 57 | 5.0★ (22) | Columbia | — | — |
| 6 | Brooks Landworx LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (7) | Columbia | Sat | — |
| 7 | AllStar Land Services | 56 | 5.0★ (6) | Columbia | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Duck River Land Clearing and Excavating | 56 | 5.0★ (6) | Columbia | Sat | — |
| 9 | Excavation Contractors LLC | 56 | 4.8★ (64) | Columbia | Sat | — |
| 10 | Bassham Excavating Inc | 56 | 4.4★ (5) | Columbia | — | — |
The 62 best excavating contractors in Columbia, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Columbia
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 807 Google reviews, the most in Columbia.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Columbia
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Columbia
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Columbia
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Columbia
56/100CR 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.
Based in Columbia
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ 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 Columbia
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 109 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lewisburg, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Nashville, 19 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
56/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Spring Hill, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 114 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Loudon, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 137 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
55/100CR 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.
#19 Harness, LLC
Based in Columbia
55/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
55/100CR 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 Columbia
55/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#22 A+ Farms LLC
Based in Columbia
55/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Columbia
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nashville, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
54/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 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 62 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Columbia
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&C Contracting | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| All About Asphalt | 5.0★ (5) | In Columbia |
| Blue Chip Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Crafton Backhoe & Septic Tank | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Daughrity Excavating & Trucking | 3.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Elam Ferrall Construction | In Columbia | |
| ELITE CONSTRUCTION SOLUTIONS CORP | In Columbia | |
| Franklin Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Freedom Excavation LLC | 1.0★ (1) | In Columbia |
| FSH Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| FSH Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Gray Construction | 5.0★ (3) | In Columbia |
| Green Land Management | In Columbia | |
| Hilltop Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | 2 mi |
| IVUE | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Lynn Excavating LLC | In Columbia | |
| Nashville Grading and Drainage | 5.0★ (1) | In Columbia |
| S&S Excavating | In Columbia | |
| West Tn Utility Construction Inc | 4.0★ (1) | In Columbia |
| Willson Excavation & land Clearing LLC | 1.0★ (1) | In Columbia |
How we ranked Columbia excavating contractors
We scored 62 Columbia 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 Columbia 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 Columbia: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Columbia?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Columbia, TN is American Excavation & Land Clearing, LLC with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. R & A Plumbing (#2) and First Choice Excavation LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 62 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Columbia?
ContractorsRanked ranks 62 excavating contractors serving Columbia, TN. 33 of them are based in Columbia; 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 Columbia are open 24/7?
9 ranked excavating contractors in Columbia post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are American Excavation & Land Clearing, LLC (#1), R & A Plumbing (#2) and First Choice Excavation LLC (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Columbia work on weekends?
37 of 62 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 12 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are American Excavation & Land Clearing, LLC (#1), R & A Plumbing (#2) and First Choice Excavation LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Columbia excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 62 rated excavating contractors in Columbia is 5.0★, with a median of 7 reviews. R & A Plumbing has the most, 807 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 Columbia count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Columbia 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 Columbia
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 62 excavating contractors serving Columbia.
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