62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Elizabethton, TN (2026)
60 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Elizabethton: Holloway Construction Company, CR Score 62/100; 4.7★ from 57 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 4
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): M&L Lumber and Excavating, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 60.
- 33
Most-reviewed: A-Beasley-Carter's Septic & Rooter, 98 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 60 ranked; ranked #33.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
60 Elizabethton excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 34 open Saturdays and 15 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 60 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Elizabethton at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holloway Construction Company | 62 | 4.7★ (57) | Jonesborough, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Genesis Landworks LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (35) | Bristol, 13 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | Absolute One Properties | 58 | 5.0★ (20) | Jonesborough, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | M&L Lumber and Excavating | 57 | 5.0★ (34) | Jonesborough, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | W&E Excavating LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (3) | Elizabethton | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | RichCo Excavating LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (7) | Johnson City, 3 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | LandPioneer Excavation Services | 56 | 5.0★ (13) | Bristol, 10 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | BW Excavating & Land Clearing | 56 | 5.0★ (21) | Kingsport, 17 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Milestone Services | 56 | 5.0★ (9) | Ladson, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Gwin's Excavating | 55 | 5.0★ (13) | Johnson City, 13 mi away | Sat | — |
The 60 best excavating contractors in Elizabethton, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Bristol, 13 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jonesborough, 14 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jonesborough, 15 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elizabethton
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Johnson City, 3 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Bristol, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kingsport, 17 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ladson, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Johnson City, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bloomingdale, 11 mi away
55/100CR 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 Elizabethton
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ 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 Johnson City, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Kingsport, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bristol, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jonesborough, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Greeneville, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Church Hill, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Bristol, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Johnson City, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Kingsport, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Johnson City, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bristol, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Colonial Heights, 20 mi away
52/100CR 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.
Based in Johnson City, 17 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
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 60 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Elizabethton
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 |
|---|---|---|
| All Out Hardscape & Excavation | 3.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| B&Z Excavating | 4.0★ (1) | In Elizabethton |
| Bradford Masonry & Concrete/design-build firm | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Cox Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| D.S. Lewis Construction, Inc. | In Elizabethton | |
| Dirtworks LLC | In Elizabethton | |
| Elk River grading and excavation | 5.0★ (1) | In Elizabethton |
| Fowler's Enterprise | In Elizabethton | |
| Fowler's Enterprise, LLC. | In Elizabethton | |
| Francisco's Concrete & Pumping | 5.0★ (9) | In Elizabethton |
| Guinn Construction and Excavation | In Elizabethton | |
| H & K Excavating & Construction Services | In Elizabethton | |
| Holman Excavating & Land Management | 3.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Hughes Keith Construction | In Elizabethton | |
| Onsite Construction inc | 3.0★ (2) | In Elizabethton |
| Rader Excavating | 3.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Static Mechanical | 5.0★ (2) | In Elizabethton |
| Traxon Construction, INC. | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Treadway Property Services | In Elizabethton | |
| Whitten Construction TN | In Elizabethton |
How we ranked Elizabethton excavating contractors
We scored 60 Elizabethton 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 Elizabethton 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 Elizabethton: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Elizabethton?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Elizabethton, TN is Holloway Construction Company with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.7★ from 57 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Genesis Landworks LLC (#2) and Absolute One Properties (#3) follow. We ranked 60 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Elizabethton?
ContractorsRanked ranks 60 excavating contractors serving Elizabethton, TN. 6 of them are based in Elizabethton; 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 Elizabethton are open 24/7?
7 ranked excavating contractors in Elizabethton post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Holloway Construction Company (#1), M&L Lumber and Excavating (#4) and Volunteer Services (#14). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Elizabethton work on weekends?
34 of 60 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 15 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Holloway Construction Company (#1), Genesis Landworks LLC (#2) and Absolute One Properties (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Elizabethton excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 60 rated excavating contractors in Elizabethton is 5.0★, with a median of 9 reviews. A-Beasley-Carter's Septic & Rooter has the most, 98 reviews, and ranks #33. 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 Elizabethton count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Elizabethton 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 Elizabethton
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 60 excavating contractors serving Elizabethton.
- November 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.
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