61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Elizabethtown, KY (2026)
23 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Elizabethtown: W&J farms Excavating, CR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): ELK Septic & Excavation LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 23.
- 2
Most-reviewed: Kader Construction LLC, 71 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 23 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
23 Elizabethtown excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 23 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Elizabethtown at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | W&J farms Excavating | 61 | 5.0★ (16) | Elizabethtown | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Kader Construction LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (71) | Jeffersonville, 24 mi away | Sat · Sun | Most reviews |
| 3 | ELK Septic & Excavation LLC | 57 | 3.6★ (23) | Elizabethtown | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Digging it contracting & excavation | 56 | 4.7★ (12) | Radcliff, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | GRA-KAT Environmental Services | 56 | 4.5★ (4) | Shelbyville, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | A1 FENCING | 55 | 4.9★ (67) | Frankfort, 10 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | JB Site Preparation | 54 | 5.0★ (6) | Shepherdsville, 10 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Carlisle's Rock and Dirt Inc | 54 | 3.3★ (7) | Elizabethtown | — | — |
| 9 | Durham Excavating Inc | 54 | 4.0★ (7) | Radcliff, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Home Dig Solutions | 53 | 5.0★ (4) | Elizabethtown | — | — |
The 23 best excavating contractors in Elizabethtown, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Jeffersonville, 24 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 71 Google reviews, the most in Elizabethtown.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elizabethtown
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.6★ from 23 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Radcliff, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Shelbyville, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#6 A1 FENCING
Based in Frankfort, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 67 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Shepherdsville, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elizabethtown
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Radcliff, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Elizabethtown
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Radcliff, 8 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ 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 Vine Grove, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 58 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elizabethtown
51/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elizabethtown
51/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#15 Toles Plumbing
Based in Oakbrook, 12 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elizabethtown
50/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.9★ from 17 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Shepherdsville, 23 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Shepherdsville, 24 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bowling Green, 5 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 10 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Bardstown, 25 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vine Grove, 13 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.5★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bardstown, 22 mi away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Also serving Elizabethtown
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ADCO Construction | In Elizabethtown | |
| B2M Plumbing | 5.0★ (1) | In Elizabethtown |
| Branhams Construction LLC. | 5.0★ (1) | In Elizabethtown |
| Carl Corvin Weld & Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Elizabethtown |
| Case Construction | In Elizabethtown | |
| Central Kentucky Dirt Works LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Elizabethtown |
| Dynamic Restoration | 4.0★ (35) | In Elizabethtown |
| Fall Creek Estates New Homes in Elizabethtown by Fischer Homes | In Elizabethtown | |
| Farming Transport & Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Elizabethtown |
| Gardner's Dozing & Excavating | In Elizabethtown | |
| Gardners Dozing | In Elizabethtown | |
| Granite Solutions Ky, Inc | 5.0★ (4) | In Elizabethtown |
| Howard hauling an excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Elizabethtown |
| Hunt's Dozing & Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Elizabethtown |
| Louisville Contracting Company | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Paramount Pools | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Primetime Construction LLC | 4.5★ (8) | In Elizabethtown |
| Rich trucking llc | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Sherrards Turf & Earthworks | In Elizabethtown | |
| Waltz’s Lawn & Landscape | 5.0★ (1) | In Elizabethtown |
How we ranked Elizabethtown excavating contractors
We scored 23 Elizabethtown 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 2, 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 Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Elizabethtown?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Elizabethtown, KY is W&J farms Excavating with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Kader Construction LLC (#2) and ELK Septic & Excavation LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 23 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Elizabethtown?
ContractorsRanked ranks 23 excavating contractors serving Elizabethtown, KY. 7 of them are based in Elizabethtown; 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 Elizabethtown are open 24/7?
2 ranked excavating contractors in Elizabethtown post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are ELK Septic & Excavation LLC (#3) and GRA-KAT Environmental Services (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Elizabethtown work on weekends?
9 of 23 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are W&J farms Excavating (#1), Kader Construction LLC (#2) and ELK Septic & Excavation LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Elizabethtown excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 23 rated excavating contractors in Elizabethtown is 4.6★, with a median of 7 reviews. Kader Construction LLC has the most, 71 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Elizabethtown count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 23 excavating contractors serving Elizabethtown.
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