59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Fort Valley, GA (2026)
16 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Fort Valley: J.A Excavating & Grading, CR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 6 PM.
- 5
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Elite Grading and Land Solutions, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 16.
- 8
Most-reviewed: Trey's Lawn Service, 72 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 16 ranked; ranked #8.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
16 Fort Valley excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 16 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Fort Valley at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J.A Excavating & Grading | 59 | 5.0★ (19) | Macon, 6 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | S & W Excavating & Grading | 54 | 4.5★ (17) | Byron, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Evans Clearing & Grading, Inc. | 54 | 5.0★ (9) | Canton, 17 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | American Made Land Management | 53 | 4.9★ (34) | Byron, 10 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Elite Grading and Land Solutions | 53 | 4.8★ (8) | Macon, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 6 | BlackHawk Southern Landclearing and Property Solutions | 51 | 5.0★ (3) | Centerville, 16 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Carpenter Construction Inc | 51 | 5.0★ (3) | Warner Robins, 17 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Trey's Lawn Service | 50 | 4.5★ (72) | Macon, 19 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 9 | Fred White Construction | 50 | 5.0★ (3) | Macon, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | ProWorx Services | 49 | 4.0★ (4) | Perry, 19 mi away | Evenings | — |
The 16 best excavating contractors in Fort Valley, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Byron, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canton, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Byron, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Macon, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Centerville, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Warner Robins, 17 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Macon, 19 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 72 Google reviews, the most in Fort Valley.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Macon, 22 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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.
#10 ProWorx Services
Based in Perry, 19 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Macon, 22 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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.
Based in Warner Robins, 13 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#13 Southern Scapes
Based in Warner Robins, 14 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Macon, 24 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Macon, 24 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Forestry service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Warner Robins, 17 mi away
42/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Fort Valley
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 Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Ace Grading LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| B & H Enterprises | 3.5★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Blackshear Construction Group | 17 mi | |
| CSM Constructions Co | 3.5★ (2) | 17 mi |
| D F Evans Excavating and Grading | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Davis Excavating & Grading | 4.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Dual State Bulldozers - Excavation and Grading | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Garrette Martin Excavating & Hauling | 8 mi | |
| Garrette Martin Excavating & Hauling, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Glam Groundworks LLC | 13 mi | |
| GSI LAND SERVICES | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Harris Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Harris Service & Equipment Co | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Middle Georgia Land Management LLC | 13 mi | |
| Morrone's Grading & Excavating | 3.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Myers Land Development | 5.0★ (1) | 3 mi |
| Phoenix Land Services LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Roberta Excavation Co | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Tree Service of Perry | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
How we ranked Fort Valley excavating contractors
We scored 16 Fort Valley 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 Fort Valley 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 Valley: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Fort Valley?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Fort Valley, GA is J.A Excavating & Grading with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 6 PM. S & W Excavating & Grading (#2) and Evans Clearing & Grading, Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 16 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Fort Valley?
ContractorsRanked ranks 16 excavating contractors serving Fort Valley, GA. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Fort Valley are open 24/7?
1 ranked excavating contractor in Fort Valley posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Elite Grading and Land Solutions (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Fort Valley work on weekends?
9 of 16 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are J.A Excavating & Grading (#1), Evans Clearing & Grading, Inc. (#3) and American Made Land Management (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Fort Valley excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 16 rated excavating contractors in Fort Valley is 5.0★, with a median of 5 reviews. Trey's Lawn Service has the most, 72 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 Fort Valley count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Fort Valley 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 Valley
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 16 excavating contractors serving Fort Valley.
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