64/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 91 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Hernando, FL (2026)
62 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Hernando: Love's Land & Tree, CR Score 64/100; 5.0★ from 91 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Southern Tree Service, LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 62.
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Most-reviewed: Southern Tree Service, LLC, 120 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 62 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
62 Hernando excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 20 are open 24/7, 39 open Saturdays and 25 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 62 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Hernando at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Love's Land & Tree | 64 | 5.0★ (91) | Citrus Springs, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Southern Tree Service, LLC | 61 | 4.8★ (120) | Inverness Highlands South, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | CNC Tractor Co. | 61 | 4.9★ (38) | Citrus Hills, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | AJ’s Diggin - Land Clearing, Forestry Mulching | 60 | 4.8★ (74) | Homosassa Springs, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Ryan's Dirt Work Solutions | 59 | 3.7★ (15) | Citrus Hills, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Reeves Land Services | 58 | 4.9★ (113) | The Villages, 19 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Coastal Land Solutions and Dumpster Rentals | 58 | 4.5★ (16) | Brooksville, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Stones site solutions | 58 | 5.0★ (25) | Homosassa Springs, 12 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | King Septic, Inc. | 57 | 4.4★ (74) | Inverness Highlands South, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | H&R Landworks | 57 | 5.0★ (28) | Bayonet Point, 23 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 62 best excavating contractors in Hernando, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Inverness Highlands South, 3 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 120 Google reviews, the most in Hernando.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Citrus Hills, 7 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Homosassa Springs, 12 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 74 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Citrus Hills, 7 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in The Villages, 19 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 113 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brooksville, 17 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Homosassa Springs, 12 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Inverness Highlands South, 7 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 74 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 H&R Landworks
Based in Bayonet Point, 23 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Homosassa Springs, 16 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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.
#12 WB Land Clearing
Based in The Villages, 17 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gainesville, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Inverness Highlands South, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Homosassa Springs, 17 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bellview, 19 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ocala, 22 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bayonet Point, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Citrus Hills, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brooksville, 19 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Inverness Highlands South, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Citrus Hills, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Inverness Highlands South, 4 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Agricultural service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Homosassa Springs, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Brooksville, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
Excavating contractors ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 62 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Hernando
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AAA Tree & Landscaping Services | 3.5★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Allegiance Property Specialist | 17 mi | |
| Alpha Land & Property Services | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| American Grading & Recycling | 13 mi | |
| BLB Excavation, Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| Bob's Tractor & Backhoe | 1.5★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Brent Hamilton Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| C&C Land Services & Cleaning | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Charles Gates Trucking and Asphalt | 5.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| Citrus Sand & Debris Inc | 5 mi | |
| Dunbar Excavation Services | 11 mi | |
| J&J Site & Land Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Junglecamp Land Management LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| K.S. Land Services | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| M&M Davis Family Farms And Property Solutions | In Hernando | |
| Ocala Septic Pros | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Richard Debusk Inc | 9 mi | |
| Ricks excavation | 5 mi | |
| Sawgrass Land Services | 18 mi | |
| Tractor Fever Services | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
How we ranked Hernando excavating contractors
We scored 62 Hernando 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 Hernando 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 Hernando: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Hernando?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Hernando, FL is Love's Land & Tree with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 5.0★ from 91 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Southern Tree Service, LLC (#2) and CNC Tractor Co. (#3) follow. We ranked 62 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Hernando?
ContractorsRanked ranks 62 excavating contractors serving Hernando, FL. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Hernando are open 24/7?
20 ranked excavating contractors in Hernando post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Love's Land & Tree (#1), Southern Tree Service, LLC (#2) and AJ’s Diggin - Land Clearing, Forestry Mulching (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Hernando work on weekends?
39 of 62 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 25 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Love's Land & Tree (#1), Southern Tree Service, LLC (#2) and AJ’s Diggin - Land Clearing, Forestry Mulching (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Hernando excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 62 rated excavating contractors in Hernando is 5.0★, with a median of 8 reviews. Southern Tree Service, LLC has the most, 120 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Hernando count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Hernando 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 Hernando
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 62 excavating contractors serving Hernando.
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