63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 83 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Best Excavating Contractors in Dallas, TX (2026)
129 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Dallas: Pinnacle Excavation, CR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 83 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Pinnacle Hydrovac, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 129.
- 10
Most-reviewed: Pinnacle Foundation Repair, 2,366 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 129 ranked; ranked #10.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
129 Dallas excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 25 are open 24/7, 90 open Saturdays and 43 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 129 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Dallas at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pinnacle Excavation | 63 | 5.0★ (83) | Dallas | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Pinnacle Hydrovac | 60 | 5.0★ (18) | Dallas | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Sherman Dirt Works | 60 | 5.0★ (16) | Dallas | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 60 | 4.8★ (1,063) | Dallas | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | B Squared Excavating, LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (20) | Commerce, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | RJ Excavation | 59 | 5.0★ (9) | Dallas | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Weir Brothers Contracting, LLC | 59 | 4.1★ (32) | Dallas | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Zuniga's Excavation | 59 | 4.3★ (17) | Dallas | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Local Excavating of Dallas | 59 | 5.0★ (22) | Dallas | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Pinnacle Foundation Repair | 58 | 5.0★ (2,366) | Grand Prairie, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
The 129 best excavating contractors in Dallas, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Dallas
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Dallas
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Dallas
60/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,063 Google reviews.
Based in Commerce, 6 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Dallas
59/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Dallas
59/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Dallas
59/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Dallas
59/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Grand Prairie, 13 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 2,366 Google reviews, the most in Dallas.
Based in Dallas
58/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Irving, 12 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,476 Google reviews.
Based in Mesquite, 11 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Garland, 15 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,304 Google reviews.
Based in DeSoto, 13 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 930 Google reviews.
Based in Dallas
57/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 71 Google reviews.
Based in Mesquite, 11 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 554 Google reviews.
Based in Dallas
56/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Dallas
56/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Dallas
55/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based in Balch Springs, 2 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Centerton, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Dallas
55/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
#24 TCU Mulching
Based in Bedford, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Sunnyvale, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
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 129 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Dallas
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha Construction | 4.3★ (6) | In Dallas |
| Balfour Beatty Construction | 3.2★ (12) | In Dallas |
| Balfour Beatty Infrastructure | 4.4★ (7) | In Dallas |
| Belvessa HVAC Repair Dallas | 5.0★ (2) | In Dallas |
| Bethel Commercial & Post Construction Cleaning Services | 5.0★ (14) | In Dallas |
| Big Sky Construction Co Inc | 4.8★ (6) | In Dallas |
| Dallas French Drain Installation | 5.0★ (14) | In Dallas |
| Dallas PrairieShield Insulation Contractor | 5.0★ (4) | In Dallas |
| Dallas Site Demolition | 4.9★ (20) | In Dallas |
| Dump_ER | 5.0★ (5) | In Dallas |
| FOX Roofing | Dallas | 5.0★ (75) | In Dallas |
| Inner Loop Construction | 5.0★ (6) | In Dallas |
| MEDCO Construction L.L.C | 3.6★ (5) | In Dallas |
| Michael-Reid Construction | 4.0★ (4) | In Dallas |
| Mil Usos General Contracting | 5.0★ (20) | In Dallas |
| Motif Construction | 5.0★ (8) | In Dallas |
| Plex Construction Group | 5.0★ (16) | In Dallas |
| PSC Construction | 4.2★ (6) | In Dallas |
| RodWealth Construction & Development | 5.0★ (11) | In Dallas |
| Yavellora HVAC Repair Dallas | 5.0★ (2) | In Dallas |
How we ranked Dallas excavating contractors
We scored 129 Dallas 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 Dallas 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 Dallas: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Dallas?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Dallas, TX is Pinnacle Excavation with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 5.0★ from 83 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Pinnacle Hydrovac (#2) and Sherman Dirt Works (#3) follow. We ranked 129 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Dallas?
ContractorsRanked ranks 129 excavating contractors serving Dallas, TX. 24 of them are based in Dallas; 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 Dallas are open 24/7?
25 ranked excavating contractors in Dallas post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Pinnacle Excavation (#1), Pinnacle Hydrovac (#2) and Sherman Dirt Works (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Dallas work on weekends?
90 of 129 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 43 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Pinnacle Excavation (#1), Pinnacle Hydrovac (#2) and Sherman Dirt Works (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Dallas excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 129 rated excavating contractors in Dallas is 5.0★, with a median of 9 reviews. Pinnacle Foundation Repair has the most, 2,366 reviews, and ranks #10. 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 Dallas count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Dallas 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 Dallas
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 129 excavating contractors serving Dallas.
- November 2026: 4 duplicate listings merged.
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