62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Jacksonville, TX (2026)
20 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Jacksonville: Dyess Land Services, CR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Hunter Landworks LLC., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 20.
- 3
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services, 394 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 20 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
20 Jacksonville excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 12 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 20 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Jacksonville at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dyess Land Services | 62 | 5.0★ (21) | Jacksonville | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Hunter Landworks LLC. | 60 | 5.0★ (10) | Jacksonville | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services | 55 | 4.7★ (394) | Tyler, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Aguilar Trackhoe Work | 54 | 3.7★ (3) | Jacksonville | Sat | — |
| 5 | Restored Landworks LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (8) | Tyler, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | H5 Land Services | 53 | 5.0★ (11) | Rusk, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Rock Hound Land and Construction Services, LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (3) | Jacksonville | — | — |
| 8 | Dun Rite Dirt Work - Land Clearing in East Texas | 52 | 4.8★ (17) | Tyler, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | L and N Excavating LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (11) | Tyler, 21 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | A-10 construction & Land Improvement | 51 | 5.0★ (18) | Whitehouse, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 20 best excavating contractors in Jacksonville, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Jacksonville
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Tyler, 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 394 Google reviews, the most in Jacksonville.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Tyler, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Rusk, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Jacksonville
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Tyler, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tyler, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Whitehouse, 18 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tyler, 23 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palestine, 24 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Tyler, 22 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Tyler, 18 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tyler, 17 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tyler, 23 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tyler, 23 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Whitehouse, 15 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athens, 19 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tyler, 23 mi away
42/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Jacksonville
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AA Excavation & Demo | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| All-Pro Septic and Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | In Jacksonville |
| Arkwright Industrial | In Jacksonville | |
| BENDER Timber & Recycling | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| CFS Conrad Forestry Service | In Jacksonville | |
| Chandler Trucking & Services | In Jacksonville | |
| Dirt Work Dynamics LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Eatin Dirt Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Flatline Excavation LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Hendrix Paint and Drywall | 5.0★ (2) | In Jacksonville |
| Keystone Construction & Dirt Work & Land Clearing | In Jacksonville | |
| Lone Star Building Systems LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Precision Garage Door Service of Jacksonville | 4.9★ (14) | In Jacksonville |
| Romero's Roofing | 5.0★ (2) | In Jacksonville |
| Sexton Land Management LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Shine On Exterior Cleaning | In Jacksonville | |
| Thomas Dozer & Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Timber Wolf Land Clearing | 3.0★ (2) | In Jacksonville |
| Toro Hauling | 3.5★ (2) | 15 mi |
| W L Williams Construction Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
How we ranked Jacksonville excavating contractors
We scored 20 Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Jacksonville?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Jacksonville, TX is Dyess Land Services with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Hunter Landworks LLC. (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#3) follow. We ranked 20 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Jacksonville?
ContractorsRanked ranks 20 excavating contractors serving Jacksonville, TX. 4 of them are based in Jacksonville; 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 Jacksonville are open 24/7?
5 ranked excavating contractors in Jacksonville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Dyess Land Services (#1), Hunter Landworks LLC. (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Jacksonville work on weekends?
12 of 20 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Dyess Land Services (#1), Hunter Landworks LLC. (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Jacksonville excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 20 rated excavating contractors in Jacksonville is 5.0★, with a median of 9 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services has the most, 394 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Jacksonville count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 20 excavating contractors serving Jacksonville.
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