61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Gonzalez, FL (2026)
46 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Gonzalez: Castaway Enterprises, CR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Earth advocate LLC., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 46.
- 13
Most-reviewed: JLG Septic, 954 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 46 ranked; ranked #13.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
46 Gonzalez excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 10 are open 24/7, 20 open Saturdays and 12 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 46 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Gonzalez at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Castaway Enterprises | 61 | 5.0★ (22) | Gonzalez | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Earth advocate LLC. | 60 | 5.0★ (39) | Ferry Pass, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Diversified Property Works | 60 | 4.8★ (372) | Gonzalez | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Diversified Land Clearing | 58 | 4.9★ (35) | Milton, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Playing In The Dirt, LLC | 58 | 4.9★ (18) | Gonzalez | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Lonnie Joiner Fill Dirt Inc | 56 | 4.6★ (33) | Gonzalez | — | — |
| 7 | Dad Bod Tractor and Equipment Services | 56 | 5.0★ (30) | East Milton, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Cantonment Excavating | 55 | 5.0★ (4) | Cantonment, 3 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Southeast Land Clearing | 54 | 4.3★ (11) | Milton, 7 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | PAC SITEWORK | 54 | 5.0★ (6) | Claiborne, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 46 best excavating contractors in Gonzalez, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Ferry Pass, 10 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gonzalez
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 372 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Milton, 16 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gonzalez
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gonzalez
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Milton, 20 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cantonment, 3 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Milton, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 PAC SITEWORK
Based in Claiborne, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Mobile, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Milton, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#13 JLG Septic
Based in Gulf Breeze, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 954 Google reviews, the most in Gonzalez.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Milton, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ensley, 4 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Ferry Pass, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Milton, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mobile, 19 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#19 Knight Hauling
Based in Milton, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pensacola, 4 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Foley, 17 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Milton, 16 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Pensacola, 7 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Brent, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pace, 8 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 205 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 46 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #46, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Stevison's Landscaping LLC | 51 | 4.8★ (47) | In Gonzalez |
| 27 | Gulf States Enterprises, Inc. | 51 | 5.0★ (56) | 4 mi |
| 28 | Action Enterprises of Pensacola | 51 | 5.0★ (3) | 5 mi |
| 29 | South Coast Landscaping Inc. | 51 | 5.0★ (57) | 6 mi |
| 30 | Beulah Excavating | 50 | 3.7★ (3) | 3 mi |
| 31 | Bennett Excavating | 49 | 5.0★ (4) | 18 mi |
| 32 | Artistic Excavations | 49 | 5.0★ (14) | 25 mi |
| 33 | A Cut Above Landscaping | 49 | 4.8★ (89) | 13 mi |
| 34 | Dearborn Excavating | 48 | 4.3★ (3) | 25 mi |
| 35 | Santa Rosa Siteworks LLC | 48 | 3.7★ (3) | In Gonzalez |
| 36 | Mr. Fence of Florida | 48 | 4.7★ (15) | 4 mi |
| 37 | DOUBLE J'S SERVICES | 48 | 5.0★ (11) | 25 mi |
| 38 | Conte Construction, LLC | 47 | 5.0★ (6) | 22 mi |
| 39 | Odom Environmental Services LLC | 47 | 5.0★ (6) | 5 mi |
| 40 | Answered Prayer Tree Services | 46 | 5.0★ (5) | 12 mi |
| 41 | Site & Utility LLC Paving Contractor | 46 | 4.2★ (5) | 5 mi |
| 42 | Wildgray Landworks, LLC | 45 | 5.0★ (9) | 21 mi |
| 43 | Pelican Prestige Landscaping | 44 | 5.0★ (5) | 19 mi |
| 44 | Kelley's Welding & Excavation | 44 | 4.4★ (7) | 24 mi |
| 45 | Visionary Contracting | 44 | 4.3★ (6) | 14 mi |
| 46 | DN Bobcat/Trees Plus | 44 | 4.6★ (27) | 25 mi |
Also serving Gonzalez
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Line Tractor Works LLC | In Gonzalez | |
| Busy B | 7 mi | |
| Castellani Hauling Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Catalina Land Management LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Chaparros Micro Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Christian Hauling & Excavation | 4.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Coastal Curbscape | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| DELLACROCE DOZER SERVICE LLC | 5 mi | |
| Diamond Hardscape LLC | 7 mi | |
| Dillard Land Services, LLC | 6 mi | |
| Emerald Coast Land Management | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Handy Dandys Incorporated | 5.0★ (1) | In Gonzalez |
| John Joiner Fill Dirt Sand & Gravel | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Mike's Excavating & Landscaping | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Playing in the Dirt, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Premium Land Solutions LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| RC Gulf Coast Contractors | 1.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Siteworx Southern LLC | In Gonzalez | |
| SMTeague LLC site work | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Steve's Land Service LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
How we ranked Gonzalez excavating contractors
We scored 46 Gonzalez 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 Gonzalez 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 Gonzalez: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Gonzalez?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Gonzalez, FL is Castaway Enterprises with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Earth advocate LLC. (#2) and Diversified Property Works (#3) follow. We ranked 46 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Gonzalez?
ContractorsRanked ranks 46 excavating contractors serving Gonzalez, FL. 6 of them are based in Gonzalez; 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 Gonzalez are open 24/7?
10 ranked excavating contractors in Gonzalez post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Castaway Enterprises (#1), Earth advocate LLC. (#2) and Diversified Property Works (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Gonzalez work on weekends?
20 of 46 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 12 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Castaway Enterprises (#1), Earth advocate LLC. (#2) and Diversified Property Works (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Gonzalez excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 46 rated excavating contractors in Gonzalez is 5.0★, with a median of 11 reviews. JLG Septic has the most, 954 reviews, and ranks #13. 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 Gonzalez count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Gonzalez 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 Gonzalez
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 46 excavating contractors serving Gonzalez.
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