63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Golden Gate, FL (2026)
40 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Golden Gate: Lugos Precision Grading, CR Score 63/100; 4.9★ from 65 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Collier land solutions, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 40.
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Most-reviewed: Thorstad Landscape Solutions , LLC, 137 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 40 ranked; ranked #21.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
40 Golden Gate excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 24 open Saturdays and 17 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 40 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Golden Gate at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lugos Precision Grading | 63 | 4.9★ (65) | Naples, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Collier land solutions | 60 | 5.0★ (5) | Golden Gate | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Dirt Works of SWFL Land Clearing and Forestry Mulching | 60 | 5.0★ (32) | Bonita Springs, 8 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Gulf Coast Earth Works | 59 | 4.2★ (9) | Golden Gate | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Hector Tractor LLC Excavation & Land Clearing Naples FL | 59 | 5.0★ (15) | Naples, 4 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Kelbe’s Excavation & Land Improvement | 58 | 5.0★ (3) | Naples, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | FL Patriot Grading | 58 | 5.0★ (95) | Bonita Springs, 9 mi away | Sun | — |
| 8 | Earthworks of Naples, Inc. | 57 | 5.0★ (20) | Naples, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Jolly Trucking | 57 | 4.5★ (16) | Naples, 1 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Panthers Bobcat Services Inc | 57 | 5.0★ (3) | Naples, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 40 best excavating contractors in Golden Gate, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Golden Gate
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Bonita Springs, 8 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Golden Gate
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Naples, 4 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Naples, 3 mi away
58/100CR 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 Bonita Springs, 9 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 95 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Naples, 3 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Naples, 1 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Naples, 9 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Pelican Bay, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Naples, 4 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Naples, 4 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pembroke Pines, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Naples, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Golden Gate
56/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 83 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Naples, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Glenvar Heights, 25 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bonita Springs, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Bonita Springs, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Fort Myers, 25 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 137 Google reviews, the most in Golden Gate.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Naples, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cape Coral, 16 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bonita Springs, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cape Coral, 25 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 74 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 40 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #40, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Skippy's Bobcat Service, LLC. | 53 | 3.7★ (3) | In Golden Gate |
| 27 | Judd & Associates, Inc. | 53 | 4.2★ (5) | 20 mi |
| 28 | Bonness Inc. | 52 | 4.6★ (53) | 6 mi |
| 29 | J & E Excavating | 52 | 4.0★ (4) | 24 mi |
| 30 | Fill Dirt/Loader Services | 52 | 5.0★ (7) | 25 mi |
| 31 | Monchi’s Property Services | 51 | 5.0★ (18) | 22 mi |
| 32 | Siegel Hauling & Debris Removal | 50 | 5.0★ (21) | 24 mi |
| 33 | PRIMUS Land Clearing | 49 | 5.0★ (4) | 14 mi |
| 34 | The Impact Group | 49 | 5.0★ (11) | 15 mi |
| 35 | Brothers Earthworks and Demolition | 48 | 5.0★ (9) | 18 mi |
| 36 | Bertys construction and land clearing | 47 | 2.3★ (3) | 24 mi |
| 37 | Florida Land Clearing & Demolition | 47 | 5.0★ (4) | 16 mi |
| 38 | LPS Contracting | 46 | 4.2★ (10) | 23 mi |
| 39 | Naples Garden Landscaping LLC | 44 | 4.4★ (7) | 22 mi |
| 40 | Aurora Asphalt & Concrete | 43 | 4.5★ (8) | 23 mi |
Also serving Golden Gate
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ACE Grading & Demolition | 5 mi | |
| Action Excavation Enterprises, INC | In Golden Gate | |
| Collier Enterprises AG Division | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Cristaldi Property Services LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Dirt Devil Grading Services Inc | 7 mi | |
| E&G Plumbing Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Golden Gate |
| Elite Land Management and Excavating LLC | In Golden Gate | |
| JH Batta Construction | In Golden Gate | |
| Laser Grading Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Lnv painting | 5.0★ (1) | In Golden Gate |
| M&M Site Development and Land Clearing, LLC | 1.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Naples Land Clearing and Grading, Inc. | In Golden Gate | |
| Obrian Exclusive LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Premier Lot Clearing & Grading, LLC. | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Salazar’s Landscaping and Junk Removal | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Sharon Construction LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Golden Gate |
| Tropical Maintenance - Demolition | Excavation | Pile Driving | Tree & Stump Removal | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| USA SiteWorx | 7 mi | |
| Villhas Equipment | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Yards Per Pound Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
How we ranked Golden Gate excavating contractors
We scored 40 Golden Gate 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 Golden Gate 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 Golden Gate: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Golden Gate?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Golden Gate, FL is Lugos Precision Grading with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.9★ from 65 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Collier land solutions (#2) and Dirt Works of SWFL Land Clearing and Forestry Mulching (#3) follow. We ranked 40 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Golden Gate?
ContractorsRanked ranks 40 excavating contractors serving Golden Gate, FL. 4 of them are based in Golden Gate; 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 Golden Gate are open 24/7?
6 ranked excavating contractors in Golden Gate post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Lugos Precision Grading (#1), Collier land solutions (#2) and Kelbe’s Excavation & Land Improvement (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Golden Gate work on weekends?
24 of 40 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 17 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Lugos Precision Grading (#1), Collier land solutions (#2) and Dirt Works of SWFL Land Clearing and Forestry Mulching (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Golden Gate excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 40 rated excavating contractors in Golden Gate is 5.0★, with a median of 10 reviews. Thorstad Landscape Solutions , LLC has the most, 137 reviews, and ranks #21. 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 Golden Gate count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Golden Gate 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 Golden Gate
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 40 excavating contractors serving Golden Gate.
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