60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,034 Google reviews, the most in Donna.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Donna, TX (2026)
14 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Donna: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services - Upper RGV, CR Score 60/100; 4.8★ from 1,034 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain - Lower RGV, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 14.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain - Lower RGV, 760 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 14 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services - Upper RGV; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
14 Donna excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 14 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Weslaco ranking. See Excavating contractors in Weslaco
Top 10 excavating contractors in Donna at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services - Upper RGV | 60 | 4.8★ (1,034) | Edinburg, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain - Lower RGV | 55 | 4.8★ (760) | Harlingen, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | M.Y Land clearing services LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (21) | Edinburg, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Avila’s Heavy Machinery | 52 | 5.0★ (3) | Edinburg, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | HLS Backhoe Services | 52 | 5.0★ (3) | McAllen, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | M3 Demolition & Excavation | 51 | 5.0★ (6) | Weslaco, 5 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | La Feria Contractors Inc | 50 | 3.0★ (6) | La Feria, 15 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Texas Combat Construction, LLC. Land Clearing and Equipment Services | 50 | 5.0★ (5) | Edinburg, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Abundiz Tractor and Land Clearing Service | 49 | 4.3★ (6) | Harlingen, 22 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Small Loads LLC | 49 | 5.0★ (3) | Harlingen, 21 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
The 14 best excavating contractors in Donna, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Harlingen, 22 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 760 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Edinburg, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Edinburg, 15 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 McAllen, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Weslaco, 5 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in La Feria, 15 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ 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 Edinburg, 11 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Harlingen, 22 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 Small Loads LLC
Based in Harlingen, 21 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 McAllen, 10 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mercedes, 12 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brownsville, 15 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Harlingen, 21 mi away
40/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Donna excavating contractors
We scored 14 Donna 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 Donna 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 Donna: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Donna?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Donna, TX is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services - Upper RGV with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,034 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain - Lower RGV (#2) and M.Y Land clearing services LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 14 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Donna are open 24/7?
3 ranked excavating contractors in Donna post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services - Upper RGV (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain - Lower RGV (#2) and M.Y Land clearing services LLC (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Donna work on weekends?
9 of 14 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services - Upper RGV (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain - Lower RGV (#2) and M.Y Land clearing services LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Donna excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 14 rated excavating contractors in Donna is 4.9★, with a median of 6 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services - Upper RGV has the most, 1,034 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 Donna count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Donna 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 Donna
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 14 excavating contractors serving Donna.
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