64/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Hot Springs, AR (2026)
15 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Hot Springs: Tower Mountain Tree Service, CR Score 64/100; 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Jason S Davis Construction LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 15.
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Most-reviewed: McHenry Aggregates & McHenry Excavating, 44 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 15 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
15 Hot Springs excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 15 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Hot Springs at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tower Mountain Tree Service | 64 | 5.0★ (17) | Hot Springs | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Clients choice contracting llc | 62 | 5.0★ (13) | Hot Springs | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Jason S Davis Construction LLC | 60 | 4.9★ (8) | Hot Springs | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | McHenry Aggregates & McHenry Excavating | 60 | 4.5★ (44) | Hot Springs National Park, 5 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | Dirt Lion | 59 | 5.0★ (16) | Hot Springs | — | — |
| 6 | Gross Construction | 58 | 4.3★ (13) | Hot Springs Village, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Heller Co Inc | 57 | 5.0★ (4) | Hot Springs | — | — |
| 8 | Melton Excavating Co Inc | 55 | 1.0★ (3) | Hot Springs | — | — |
| 9 | Garrett Excavating Central | 54 | 4.7★ (23) | Benton, 24 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Adam's Excavating | 54 | 5.0★ (3) | Hot Springs | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 15 best excavating contractors in Hot Springs, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Hot Springs
62/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hot Springs
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hot Springs National Park, 5 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 44 Google reviews, the most in Hot Springs.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#5 Dirt Lion
Based in Hot Springs
59/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hot Springs Village, 10 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hot Springs
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Hot Springs
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 1.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Benton, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hot Springs
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Malvern, 24 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Malvern, 23 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hot Springs Village, 15 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Malvern, 22 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arkadelphia, 19 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Hot Springs
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Atlas Excavating LLC | In Hot Springs | |
| Austin Construction Group, Inc. | In Hot Springs | |
| Barber Construction | 4.5★ (2) | In Hot Springs |
| Bradshaw Services LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Hot Springs |
| Decks 2 Docks LLC | In Hot Springs | |
| Ervan Slaight Demolition & Excavation | 3.0★ (2) | In Hot Springs |
| Fox Pass Development Corporation | 5.0★ (2) | In Hot Springs |
| Grant Garrett Excavating Hot Springs Shop | 3.0★ (2) | In Hot Springs |
| HighMark Construction, Inc. | In Hot Springs | |
| Hot Springs Excavating | 4.0★ (1) | In Hot Springs |
| John T's Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | In Hot Springs |
| Legendary Landscape and Excavation | In Hot Springs | |
| Mayo's Construction | 5.0★ (17) | In Hot Springs |
| Mitchell Excavating | 3.0★ (2) | In Hot Springs |
| Rick's Backhoe & Dozer Services | In Hot Springs | |
| Ryze Construction | 5.0★ (16) | In Hot Springs |
| S & S Excavation | 1.0★ (1) | In Hot Springs |
| SIX BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Hot Springs |
| Tim Graves Excavating | In Hot Springs | |
| Yanez Bros Concrete and Excavation LLC | In Hot Springs |
How we ranked Hot Springs excavating contractors
We scored 15 Hot Springs 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 Hot Springs 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 Hot Springs: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Hot Springs?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Hot Springs, AR is Tower Mountain Tree Service with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Clients choice contracting llc (#2) and Jason S Davis Construction LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 15 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Hot Springs?
ContractorsRanked ranks 15 excavating contractors serving Hot Springs, AR. 7 of them are based in Hot Springs; 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 Hot Springs are open 24/7?
3 ranked excavating contractors in Hot Springs post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Tower Mountain Tree Service (#1), Jason S Davis Construction LLC (#3) and Diversified Land Solutions (#14). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Hot Springs work on weekends?
8 of 15 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Tower Mountain Tree Service (#1), Clients choice contracting llc (#2) and Jason S Davis Construction LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Hot Springs excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 15 rated excavating contractors in Hot Springs is 5.0★, with a median of 10 reviews. McHenry Aggregates & McHenry Excavating has the most, 44 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Hot Springs count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Hot Springs 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 Hot Springs
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 15 excavating contractors serving Hot Springs.
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