60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Best Excavating Contractors in Hinesville, GA (2026)
8 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Hinesville: Watson’s Land Clearing and Grading LLC, CR Score 60/100; 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): PKX Excavation Services - Powered by Porta Kleen, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 8.
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Most-reviewed: KWS Excavation & Grading Services, 125 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 8 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
8 Hinesville excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 8 rated businesses.
Top 8 excavating contractors in Hinesville at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Watson’s Land Clearing and Grading LLC | 60 | 4.6★ (9) | Port Wentworth, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | KWS Excavation & Grading Services | 58 | 5.0★ (125) | Dock Junction, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun | Most reviews |
| 3 | PKX Excavation Services - Powered by Porta Kleen | 55 | 4.2★ (5) | Richmond Hill, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | France & Sons LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (7) | Jesup, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | R & B Grading and Septic Services, LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (6) | Savannah, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Greener Earth Solutions | 51 | 5.0★ (6) | Hinesville | Sat | — |
| 7 | J. Harvey Excavating, LLC | 51 | 5.0★ (10) | Richmond Hill, 17 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Durrence Enterprises, LLC | 50 | 4.7★ (13) | Glennville, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 8 best excavating contractors in Hinesville, 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 Dock Junction, 20 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 125 Google reviews, the most in Hinesville.
Based in Richmond Hill, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Jesup, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Savannah, 20 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Hinesville
51/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based in Richmond Hill, 17 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based in Glennville, 25 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews.
How we ranked Hinesville excavating contractors
We scored 8 Hinesville 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 Hinesville 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 Hinesville: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Hinesville?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Hinesville, GA is Watson’s Land Clearing and Grading LLC with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. KWS Excavation & Grading Services (#2) and PKX Excavation Services - Powered by Porta Kleen (#3) follow. We ranked 8 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Hinesville?
ContractorsRanked ranks 8 excavating contractors serving Hinesville, GA. 1 of them is based in Hinesville; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Hinesville are open 24/7?
5 ranked excavating contractors in Hinesville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Watson’s Land Clearing and Grading LLC (#1), PKX Excavation Services - Powered by Porta Kleen (#3) and France & Sons LLC (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Hinesville work on weekends?
8 of 8 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Watson’s Land Clearing and Grading LLC (#1), KWS Excavation & Grading Services (#2) and PKX Excavation Services - Powered by Porta Kleen (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Hinesville excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 8 rated excavating contractors in Hinesville is 5.0★, with a median of 8 reviews. KWS Excavation & Grading Services has the most, 125 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 Hinesville count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Hinesville 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 Hinesville
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 8 excavating contractors serving Hinesville.
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