61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 71 Google reviews, the most in Fort Knox.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Fort Knox, KY (2026)
30 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Fort Knox: Kader Construction LLC, CR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 71 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 5
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): GRA-KAT Environmental Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 30.
- 12
Most-reviewed: Sewer Doctor, 68 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 30 ranked after Kader Construction LLC; ranked #12.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
30 Fort Knox excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 12 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 30 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Elizabethtown ranking. See Excavating contractors in Elizabethtown
Top 10 excavating contractors in Fort Knox at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kader Construction LLC | 61 | 5.0★ (71) | Jeffersonville, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | W&J farms Excavating | 57 | 5.0★ (16) | Elizabethtown, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Digging it contracting & excavation | 57 | 4.7★ (12) | Radcliff, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Durham Excavating Inc | 56 | 4.0★ (7) | Radcliff, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | GRA-KAT Environmental Services | 56 | 4.5★ (4) | Shelbyville, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 6 | A1 FENCING | 55 | 4.9★ (67) | Frankfort, 12 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Scotty's Contracting & Stone - Vine Grove Stone Yard | 54 | 4.8★ (58) | Vine Grove, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | JB Site Preparation | 54 | 5.0★ (6) | Shepherdsville, 12 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Excavating Solutions - USA | 54 | 5.0★ (26) | Louisville, 23 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | ELK Septic & Excavation LLC | 53 | 3.6★ (23) | Elizabethtown, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 30 best excavating contractors in Fort Knox, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Elizabethtown, 15 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Radcliff, 7 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Radcliff, 4 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Shelbyville, 12 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, 12 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 Vine Grove, 4 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Shepherdsville, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Louisville, 23 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elizabethtown, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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, 7 mi away
53/100CR 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.
#12 Sewer Doctor
Based in Shepherdsville, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 68 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Louisville, 25 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Elizabethtown, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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.
#15 JRC
Based in Shepherdsville, 19 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#16 Toles Plumbing
Based in Oakbrook, 11 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Shepherdsville, 17 mi away
51/100CR 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, 17 mi away
50/100CR 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 Elizabethtown, 16 mi away
50/100CR 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 Louisville, 23 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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.
#21 Boggs Excavating
Based in Louisville, 21 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elizabethtown, 16 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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.
Based in Vine Grove, 6 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Elizabethtown, 18 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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.
#25 Hcl Demo
Based in Louisville, 25 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Fort Knox excavating contractors
We scored 30 Fort Knox 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 Fort Knox 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 Fort Knox: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Fort Knox?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Fort Knox, KY is Kader Construction LLC with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 71 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. W&J farms Excavating (#2) and Digging it contracting & excavation (#3) follow. We ranked 30 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Fort Knox?
ContractorsRanked ranks 30 excavating contractors serving Fort Knox, KY. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Fort Knox are open 24/7?
2 ranked excavating contractors in Fort Knox post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are GRA-KAT Environmental Services (#5) and ELK Septic & Excavation LLC (#10). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Fort Knox work on weekends?
12 of 30 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Kader Construction LLC (#1), W&J farms Excavating (#2) and GRA-KAT Environmental Services (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Fort Knox excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 30 rated excavating contractors in Fort Knox is 4.5★, with a median of 8 reviews. Kader Construction LLC has the most, 71 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 Fort Knox count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Fort Knox 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 Fort Knox
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 30 excavating contractors serving Fort Knox.
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