64/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, the most in Glasgow.
Best Excavating Contractors in Glasgow, KY (2026)
9 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Glasgow: SBE Southern Bluegrass Excavation & Contracting, CR Score 64/100; 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 12 PM.
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Most-reviewed: Brighter Days Plumbing and Excavation, 21 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 9 ranked after SBE Southern Bluegrass Excavation & Contracting; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
9 Glasgow excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 9 rated businesses.
Top 9 excavating contractors in Glasgow at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SBE Southern Bluegrass Excavation & Contracting | 64 | 5.0★ (23) | Glasgow | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Country Boy Excavating | 62 | 4.7★ (20) | Knoxville, 6 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Brighter Days Plumbing and Excavation | 59 | 5.0★ (21) | Glasgow | — | Most reviews |
| 4 | Travis Excavating | 57 | 5.0★ (8) | Clarksville, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Longhorn Trucking and Excavating LLC. | 57 | 3.3★ (7) | Gallatin, 6 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Heritage Earthworks LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (4) | Glasgow | — | — |
| 7 | Bassel Construction Services LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (13) | Bowling Green, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Scottys Contracting & Stone | 50 | 3.3★ (7) | Glasgow | — | — |
| 9 | sinkhole solutions llc | 49 | 5.0★ (3) | Bowling Green, 25 mi away | — | — |
The 9 best excavating contractors in Glasgow, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Knoxville, 6 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Glasgow
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews.
Based in Clarksville, 6 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Gallatin, 6 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Glasgow
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Bowling Green, 20 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews.
Based in Glasgow
50/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based in Bowling Green, 25 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
How we ranked Glasgow excavating contractors
We scored 9 Glasgow 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 Glasgow 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 Glasgow: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Glasgow?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Glasgow, KY is SBE Southern Bluegrass Excavation & Contracting with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 12 PM. Country Boy Excavating (#2) and Brighter Days Plumbing and Excavation (#3) follow. We ranked 9 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Glasgow?
ContractorsRanked ranks 9 excavating contractors serving Glasgow, KY. 4 of them are based in Glasgow; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Glasgow work on weekends?
4 of 9 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are SBE Southern Bluegrass Excavation & Contracting (#1), Country Boy Excavating (#2) and Longhorn Trucking and Excavating LLC. (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Glasgow excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 9 rated excavating contractors in Glasgow is 5.0★, with a median of 8 reviews. SBE Southern Bluegrass Excavation & Contracting has the most, 23 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 Glasgow count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Glasgow 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 Glasgow
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 9 excavating contractors serving Glasgow.
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