58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Conway, AR (2026)
28 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Conway: Mad Dog Land Clearing, CR Score 58/100; 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 28.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,730 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 28 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
28 Conway excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 15 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 28 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Conway at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mad Dog Land Clearing | 58 | 5.0★ (40) | Conway | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Hickory Hill Dirtworks, LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (19) | Conway | Sat | — |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 5.0★ (42) | Conway | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.8★ (1,730) | North Little Rock, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 5 | Cornerstone Excavation LLC | 55 | 4.5★ (8) | Conway | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Planit Dirt Excavation & Concrete, Inc. | 53 | 4.7★ (34) | Jacksonville, 19 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Capps Backhoe & Dozer Inc | 52 | 4.2★ (5) | Little Rock, 9 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Green acres landscaping | 51 | 4.5★ (22) | Jacksonville, 24 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Fortified Fence and Excavation | 50 | 5.0★ (9) | Conway | — | — |
| 10 | Olive Branch | 50 | 4.7★ (58) | Conway | — | — |
The 28 best excavating contractors in Conway, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Conway
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Conway
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Little Rock, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,730 Google reviews, the most in Conway.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Conway
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Little Rock, 9 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville, 24 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Conway
50/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 Olive Branch
Based in Conway
50/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 58 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville, 12 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cabot, 23 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Conway
49/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cabot, 22 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Jacksonville, 17 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville, 17 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Little Rock, 25 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Conway
47/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Searcy, 18 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville, 21 mi away
47/100CR 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 Cabot, 21 mi away
47/100CR 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 Cabot, 20 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Drainage service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Benton, 21 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Benton, 24 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morrilton, 21 mi away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 28 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #28, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Maxson Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Inc. | 42 | 4.4★ (14) | 21 mi |
| 27 | Evolution Concrete LLC | 42 | 4.1★ (14) | 23 mi |
| 28 | Nabholz | 40 | 5.0★ (3) | 24 mi |
Also serving Conway
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Screen Enclosures | 5.0★ (3) | In Conway |
| Badger Daylighting | In Conway | |
| CleanWay Restoration and Construction | In Conway | |
| Conway Bath Pros | In Conway | |
| Conway Masonry & Concrete | 5.0★ (1) | In Conway |
| Davis Enterprises of Central Arkansas | 5.0★ (1) | In Conway |
| DR Construction LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Conway |
| Firm Foundation Building Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Conway |
| Formal HVAC Repair Conway | 5.0★ (3) | In Conway |
| Furgerson Custom Homes inc. | In Conway | |
| Green Design & Construction Co | 1.0★ (3) | In Conway |
| Growfully LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Conway |
| Mallory Construction Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Conway |
| Pat Moix Backhoe Services | In Conway | |
| Praise Directional Drilling & Dirtworks | In Conway | |
| Robbins Dozer Service | 5.0★ (2) | In Conway |
| ServiceMaster Restore by Diamond Quality Services - Conway | 5.0★ (1) | In Conway |
| TMG Construction Management Inc. | In Conway | |
| TriState/BESI | 5.0★ (2) | In Conway |
| Weaver & Son Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | In Conway |
How we ranked Conway excavating contractors
We scored 28 Conway 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 2, 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 Conway 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 Conway: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Conway?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Conway, AR is Mad Dog Land Clearing with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Hickory Hill Dirtworks, LLC (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 28 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Conway?
ContractorsRanked ranks 28 excavating contractors serving Conway, AR. 8 of them are based in Conway; 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 Conway are open 24/7?
5 ranked excavating contractors in Conway post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Mad Dog Land Clearing (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Conway work on weekends?
15 of 28 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Mad Dog Land Clearing (#1), Hickory Hill Dirtworks, LLC (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Conway excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 28 rated excavating contractors in Conway is 5.0★, with a median of 11 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,730 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 Conway count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Conway 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 Conway
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 28 excavating contractors serving Conway.
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