59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 151 Google reviews, the most in Kilgore.
Best Excavating Contractors in Kilgore, TX (2026)
23 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Kilgore: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services, CR Score 59/100; 4.9★ from 151 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): ETX Tree Clearing & Dirt Work, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 23.
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Most-reviewed: ETX Tree Clearing & Dirt Work, 102 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 23 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
23 Kilgore excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 10 are open 24/7, 15 open Saturdays and 13 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 23 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Kilgore at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services | 59 | 4.9★ (151) | Longview, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | ETX Tree Clearing & Dirt Work | 58 | 4.8★ (102) | Longview, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Precision Excavating Services, LLC | 57 | 4.7★ (7) | Kilgore | Sat | — |
| 4 | Bobcat of Longview | 57 | 4.4★ (78) | Longview, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Knight Dirtworks LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (4) | Longview, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Level-Up Excavation & Land Management, LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (7) | Longview, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Zebra Parking Lot Striping & Restorations | 55 | 5.0★ (34) | Gladewater, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Steve The German Handyman | 54 | 5.0★ (8) | Gladewater, 2 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Morris Excavating | 54 | 5.0★ (7) | Gladewater, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Sol Custom Construction | 53 | 5.0★ (7) | Gladewater, 2 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 23 best excavating contractors in Kilgore, 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 Longview, 9 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 102 Google reviews.
Based in Kilgore
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Longview, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Longview, 12 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Longview, 12 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Gladewater, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews.
Based in Gladewater, 2 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Gladewater, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Gladewater, 2 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Tyler, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Longview, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Henderson, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Longview, 14 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews.
Based in Whitehouse, 12 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Forestry service”.
Based in Whitehouse, 23 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews.
#17 L.C.Services
Based in Gladewater, 10 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Tyler, 22 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based in Gladewater, 13 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 15 Google reviews.
Based in Gladewater, 24 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based in Tyler, 17 mi away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based in Longview, 16 mi away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Masonry contractor”.
Based in Tyler, 23 mi away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Also serving Kilgore
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alton Davis Construction | In Kilgore | |
| Berumen Construction | In Kilgore | |
| Bold Earth Works LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Byers Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| CW Seamless Gutters & Roofs | 4.9★ (81) | In Kilgore |
| DC Dozer & Construction LLC | 1.0★ (1) | In Kilgore |
| Diamond N service's | In Kilgore | |
| Dirt Work Dynamics LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Dozer Works | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Henry Murphy, Jr. | 4.5★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Hutto Improvements and Construction | 3.0★ (2) | In Kilgore |
| Lonestar Landworks & Demolition | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| M H Contracting - Excavating Contractor in Gilmer, TX | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| MasTec | In Kilgore | |
| Miller Construction Company | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Need A Hand | 5.0★ (2) | In Kilgore |
| Precision EXCAVATING | 4.0★ (1) | In Kilgore |
| Ser Amigo LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Surdo Construction ,LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Wiley Backhoe Services | In Kilgore |
How we ranked Kilgore excavating contractors
We scored 23 Kilgore 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 Kilgore 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 Kilgore: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Kilgore?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Kilgore, TX is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.9★ from 151 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. ETX Tree Clearing & Dirt Work (#2) and Precision Excavating Services, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 23 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Kilgore?
ContractorsRanked ranks 23 excavating contractors serving Kilgore, TX. 1 of them is based in Kilgore; 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 Kilgore are open 24/7?
10 ranked excavating contractors in Kilgore post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#1), ETX Tree Clearing & Dirt Work (#2) and Knight Dirtworks LLC (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Kilgore work on weekends?
15 of 23 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 13 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#1), ETX Tree Clearing & Dirt Work (#2) and Precision Excavating Services, LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Kilgore excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 23 rated excavating contractors in Kilgore is 5.0★, with a median of 7 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services has the most, 151 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Kilgore count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Kilgore 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 Kilgore
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 23 excavating contractors serving Kilgore.
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