67/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 104 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Cookeville, TN (2026)
18 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Cookeville: Gravel Driveway Recovery, CR Score 67/100; 5.0★ from 104 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Allen's Land Development, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 18.
- 11
Most-reviewed: Holmes Services, 212 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 18 ranked; ranked #11.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
18 Cookeville excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 18 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Cookeville at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gravel Driveway Recovery | 67 | 5.0★ (104) | Cookeville | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Allen's Land Development | 62 | 5.0★ (14) | Cookeville | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Gladiator Pumping | 62 | 5.0★ (154) | Cookeville | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Roberts Excavation LLC | 61 | 5.0★ (9) | Cookeville | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Terraworks, Inc. | 56 | 5.0★ (8) | Cookeville | — | — |
| 6 | Rogers Group Inc. - EMTN Construction | 55 | 3.6★ (21) | Cookeville | — | — |
| 7 | Rocky Point Excavation, LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (6) | Cookeville | — | — |
| 8 | Smith Works Tree Service and Land Management | 55 | 4.7★ (11) | Cookeville | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | All Out Septic Services | 54 | 4.9★ (27) | Knoxville, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Jason Vaughn Excavating | 54 | 5.0★ (6) | Crossville, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 18 best excavating contractors in Cookeville, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Cookeville
62/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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.
Based in Cookeville
62/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 154 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cookeville
61/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Cookeville
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Cookeville
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cookeville
55/100CR 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 Cookeville
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 11 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Knoxville, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crossville, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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.
#11 Holmes Services
Based in Nashville, 24 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 212 Google reviews, the most in Cookeville.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sparta, 18 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.7★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#13 Edgington Inc.
Based in Cookeville
48/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Crossville, 21 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 22 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Cookeville
47/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sparta, 16 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crossville, 23 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crossville, 20 mi away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 1.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Cookeville
19 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Boles Excavation & Forestry Mulching | 5.0★ (2) | In Cookeville |
| Cookeville Custom Homes | 5.0★ (8) | In Cookeville |
| Cut Above The Rest - Excavating | 13 mi | |
| DC Excavating & Hauling LLC | 21 mi | |
| Dozer Worx | 18 mi | |
| Golden Mountain Excavation & Clearing | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Lawson Sales & Excavating | 17 mi | |
| Loftis Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Cookeville |
| OBAIR Contracting | 5.0★ (8) | In Cookeville |
| Phillips Excavating & Construction | In Cookeville | |
| Putnam Maintenance | 5.0★ (1) | In Cookeville |
| R & J Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Cookeville |
| R&S EXCAVATION LLC | In Cookeville | |
| Sapp's Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Selk Solutions - Cookeville | 5.0★ (35) | In Cookeville |
| Straight-Line Construction, LLC | 3.0★ (2) | In Cookeville |
| Tennessee Valley Terrain | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Tennessee Welding Company | In Cookeville | |
| Whitson Farms Excavation Company | Commercial Excavation | Excavating Contractor in Cookeville TN | 4.5★ (2) | In Cookeville |
How we ranked Cookeville excavating contractors
We scored 18 Cookeville 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 Cookeville 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 Cookeville: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Cookeville?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Cookeville, TN is Gravel Driveway Recovery with a CR Score of 67/100. It has 5.0★ from 104 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Allen's Land Development (#2) and Gladiator Pumping (#3) follow. We ranked 18 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Cookeville?
ContractorsRanked ranks 18 excavating contractors serving Cookeville, TN. 10 of them are based in Cookeville; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 19 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Cookeville are open 24/7?
6 ranked excavating contractors in Cookeville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Gravel Driveway Recovery (#1), Allen's Land Development (#2) and Gladiator Pumping (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Cookeville work on weekends?
9 of 18 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Gravel Driveway Recovery (#1), Allen's Land Development (#2) and Gladiator Pumping (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Cookeville excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 18 rated excavating contractors in Cookeville is 5.0★, with a median of 10 reviews. Holmes Services has the most, 212 reviews, and ranks #11. 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 Cookeville count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Cookeville 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 Cookeville
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 18 excavating contractors serving Cookeville.
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