63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Dalton, GA (2026)
70 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Dalton: Mitchell Skidsteer Services, CR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Eagle tree services LLc | Tree Trimmers | Tree Pruning Services | Tree Stump Removal | Land Clearing Companies | GA, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 70.
- 8
Most-reviewed: Flush Fellas Septic and Excavating - Chattanooga, 141 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 70 ranked; ranked #8.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
70 Dalton excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 19 are open 24/7, 46 open Saturdays and 25 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 70 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Dalton at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mitchell Skidsteer Services | 63 | 5.0★ (37) | Dalton | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Eagle tree services LLc | Tree Trimmers | Tree Pruning Services | Tree Stump Removal | Land Clearing Companies | GA | 62 | 4.9★ (69) | Dalton | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | JB’s Small Tractor Works and Stump Grinding, LLC | 61 | 5.0★ (19) | Dalton | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | GBD Excavating | 61 | 5.0★ (9) | Dalton | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | TN DIRT PROS | 60 | 5.0★ (10) | Cleveland, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Crews Groundworks | 59 | 5.0★ (4) | Dalton | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | JJ & A Construction Services, LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (34) | Calhoun, 9 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Flush Fellas Septic and Excavating - Chattanooga | 59 | 5.0★ (141) | Chattanooga, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 9 | Fields Construction | 58 | 5.0★ (15) | LaFayette, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Jackson Brothers septic and excavating | 58 | 5.0★ (23) | Dalton | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 70 best excavating contractors in Dalton, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Dalton
62/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 69 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dalton
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Dalton
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.
#5 TN DIRT PROS
Based in Cleveland, 7 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dalton
59/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Calhoun, 9 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chattanooga, 24 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 141 Google reviews, the most in Dalton.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in LaFayette, 17 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Dalton
58/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Calhoun, 6 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Dalton
58/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dalton
58/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dalton
56/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Dalton
56/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Collegedale, 22 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chattanooga, 25 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 63 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dalton
56/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Brainerd, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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.
#20 Coleman Outdoors
Based in Harrison, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Dalton
55/100CR 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 Canton, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dalton
55/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Collegedale, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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.
#25 EZ Land Co
Based in Dalton
54/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
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 70 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Dalton
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AC Earthworx | In Dalton | |
| Boyd's Paving & Excavating | 3.0★ (1) | In Dalton |
| Carpet Capital Dirt Works | In Dalton | |
| Dalton Public Works | 5.0★ (2) | In Dalton |
| Daniel Ratcliff dba Ratcliff Construction/Excavating | In Dalton | |
| Dig-N-Doze Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Dalton |
| Dirt Dudes | 5.0★ (1) | In Dalton |
| Eddie Wilson Construction | In Dalton | |
| Edwards Excavating and Bobcat Service | 5.0★ (2) | In Dalton |
| Fernandez Land Improvement | 5.0★ (1) | In Dalton |
| Grade-1 Underground | 1.0★ (1) | In Dalton |
| Gravel Driveway Company | In Dalton | |
| GT Construction General Services LLC (Dalton,GA) | 5.0★ (2) | In Dalton |
| Hampton Stone & Services | In Dalton | |
| Hernandez flooring and construction co | 5.0★ (3) | In Dalton |
| John E Hasty & Sons Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Dalton |
| Leeman Construction | In Dalton | |
| Lozano’s Grading LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Dalton |
| Skid-er-done | 5.0★ (46) | In Dalton |
| Waits Grading and Clearing - Professional Grading Company Dalton GA, Land Clearing and Grading Service | In Dalton |
How we ranked Dalton excavating contractors
We scored 70 Dalton 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 Dalton 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 Dalton: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Dalton?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Dalton, GA is Mitchell Skidsteer Services with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Eagle tree services LLc | Tree Trimmers | Tree Pruning Services | Tree Stump Removal | Land Clearing Companies | GA (#2) and JB’s Small Tractor Works and Stump Grinding, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 70 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Dalton?
ContractorsRanked ranks 70 excavating contractors serving Dalton, GA. 20 of them are based in Dalton; 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 Dalton are open 24/7?
19 ranked excavating contractors in Dalton post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Eagle tree services LLc | Tree Trimmers | Tree Pruning Services | Tree Stump Removal | Land Clearing Companies | GA (#2), JB’s Small Tractor Works and Stump Grinding, LLC (#3) and GBD Excavating (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Dalton work on weekends?
46 of 70 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 25 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Mitchell Skidsteer Services (#1), Eagle tree services LLc | Tree Trimmers | Tree Pruning Services | Tree Stump Removal | Land Clearing Companies | GA (#2) and JB’s Small Tractor Works and Stump Grinding, LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Dalton excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 70 rated excavating contractors in Dalton is 5.0★, with a median of 10 reviews. Flush Fellas Septic and Excavating - Chattanooga has the most, 141 reviews, and ranks #8. 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 Dalton count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Dalton 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 Dalton
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 70 excavating contractors serving Dalton.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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