63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, the most in Crestview.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Crestview, FL (2026)
19 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Crestview: Pons land clearing llc, CR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Big Cals Clearing LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 19.
- 11
Most-reviewed: Lonnie Joiner Fill Dirt Inc, 33 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 19 ranked after Pons land clearing llc; ranked #11.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
19 Crestview excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 19 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Crestview at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pons land clearing llc | 63 | 5.0★ (35) | Crestview | — | Overall |
| 2 | Big Cals Clearing LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (7) | Crestview | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Emerald Coast Site Development | 60 | 5.0★ (11) | Crestview | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Day's Excavation Services, LLC | 60 | 4.7★ (12) | Crestview | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Badger Junk Co | 60 | 5.0★ (15) | Wright, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Brunson enterprises and land services | 60 | 5.0★ (11) | Crestview | Sat | — |
| 7 | Accessible Land Clearing | 59 | 4.4★ (13) | Crestview | Evenings | — |
| 8 | Dirty Dog Land Clearing | 58 | 5.0★ (3) | Crestview | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Three Trade Consultants | 58 | 4.6★ (31) | Milton, 24 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | WRM Excavator Services LLC. | 57 | 4.4★ (8) | Crestview | — | — |
The 19 best excavating contractors in Crestview, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Crestview
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Crestview
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Crestview
60/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wright, 11 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crestview
60/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Crestview
59/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crestview
58/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Milton, 24 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Crestview
57/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gonzalez, 20 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#12 Kammel Services
Based in East Milton, 1 mi away
55/100CR 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.
#13 Knight Hauling
Based in Milton, 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Walton Beach, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ 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 Crestview
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Niceville, 15 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in DeFuniak Springs, 22 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in DeFuniak Springs, 24 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in DeFuniak Springs, 23 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Crestview
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable Property Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Arnett Septic | In Crestview | |
| Catalina Land Management LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| COR Construction Services | 5.0★ (2) | In Crestview |
| Cover Shield | 5.0★ (2) | In Crestview |
| Emerald Coast Siteworks LLC | 15 mi | |
| Fast Garage Door Repair & Service Crestview | 5.0★ (3) | In Crestview |
| G3 Land and Property | 15 mi | |
| James David Site Prep and Underground, LLC | In Crestview | |
| John Joiner Fill Dirt Sand & Gravel | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Legacy Land & Development Group | In Crestview | |
| M&O General Services LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Crestview |
| Mako Contractors | 15 mi | |
| Muse Land Works llc. | In Crestview | |
| Northwest Florida Land Clearing And Underground | In Crestview | |
| Perez Excavation Services LLC | In Crestview | |
| Right Choice Home Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| Southeast Construction Concepts, LLC | In Crestview | |
| Southern Pipe & Supply | 4.2★ (21) | In Crestview |
| Three little bears llc | 5.0★ (1) | In Crestview |
How we ranked Crestview excavating contractors
We scored 19 Crestview 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 Crestview 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 Crestview: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Crestview?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Crestview, FL is Pons land clearing llc with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews. Big Cals Clearing LLC (#2) and Emerald Coast Site Development (#3) follow. We ranked 19 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Crestview?
ContractorsRanked ranks 19 excavating contractors serving Crestview, FL. 9 of them are based in Crestview; 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 Crestview are open 24/7?
2 ranked excavating contractors in Crestview post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Big Cals Clearing LLC (#2) and Knight Hauling (#13). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Crestview work on weekends?
8 of 19 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Big Cals Clearing LLC (#2), Emerald Coast Site Development (#3) and Day's Excavation Services, LLC (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Crestview excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 19 rated excavating contractors in Crestview is 4.7★, with a median of 10 reviews. Pons land clearing llc has the most, 35 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Crestview count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Crestview 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 Crestview
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 19 excavating contractors serving Crestview.
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