59/100CR 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 Kingsport, TN (2026)
60 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Kingsport: BW Excavating & Land Clearing, CR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 6 PM.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Holloway Construction Company, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 60.
- 34
Most-reviewed: B M Septic Tank Company, LLC, 233 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 60 ranked; ranked #34.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
60 Kingsport excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 34 open Saturdays and 14 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 60 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Kingsport at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BW Excavating & Land Clearing | 59 | 5.0★ (21) | Kingsport | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Holloway Construction Company | 59 | 4.7★ (57) | Jonesborough, 20 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Genesis Landworks LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (35) | Bristol, 12 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Exley Land Works LLC | 57 | 4.7★ (14) | Kingsport | Sat | — |
| 5 | DIRT DR LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (52) | Greeneville, 23 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Mays excavation & Construction LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (4) | Church Hill, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Milestone Services | 56 | 5.0★ (9) | Ladson, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Long's Construction | 56 | 4.2★ (10) | Kingsport | Sat | — |
| 9 | Volunteer Services | 56 | 5.0★ (23) | Kingsport | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Absolute One Properties | 56 | 5.0★ (20) | Jonesborough, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 60 best excavating contractors in Kingsport, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Jonesborough, 20 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bristol, 12 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kingsport
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#5 DIRT DR LLC
Based in Greeneville, 23 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Church Hill, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Ladson, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kingsport
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kingsport
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jonesborough, 17 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Church Hill, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Kingsport
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jonesborough, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kingsport
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ 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 Kingsport
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ 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 Johnson City, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Kingsport
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bristol, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Greeneville, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Colonial Heights, 13 mi away
54/100CR 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 Johnson City, 7 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bloomingdale, 3 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 98 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bloomingdale, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#24 JRD Excavation
Based in Kingsport
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Church Hill, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 58 Google reviews.
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 60 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Kingsport
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bulldog Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Kingsport |
| Chimney Top Excavation and Development LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Kingsport |
| Connected HVAC Repair Kingsport | In Kingsport | |
| GRC Construction Services, Inc. | 4.2★ (5) | In Kingsport |
| JB DIRT WORKS | 3.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| JRD Septic & Excavation LLC | In Kingsport | |
| Kingsport Metal Buildings | 4.7★ (3) | In Kingsport |
| McAbee Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Orthogonal HVAC Repair Kingsport | In Kingsport | |
| Precise HVAC Repair Kingsport | In Kingsport | |
| Rader Excavating | 3.0★ (2) | In Kingsport |
| RG Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Kingsport |
| S & S Excavating | In Kingsport | |
| SealMaster | 4.8★ (27) | In Kingsport |
| SkidForce Solutions LLC | In Kingsport | |
| Stoneworks Masonry | 5.0★ (2) | In Kingsport |
| T&T excavation and land clearing | 3.0★ (2) | In Kingsport |
| Traxon Construction, INC. | 5.0★ (2) | In Kingsport |
| Tri City Grading Inc | In Kingsport | |
| Will's excavating & Property Maintainance | In Kingsport |
How we ranked Kingsport excavating contractors
We scored 60 Kingsport 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 Kingsport 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 Kingsport: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Kingsport?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Kingsport, TN is BW Excavating & Land Clearing with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 6 PM. Holloway Construction Company (#2) and Genesis Landworks LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 60 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Kingsport?
ContractorsRanked ranks 60 excavating contractors serving Kingsport, TN. 15 of them are based in Kingsport; 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 Kingsport are open 24/7?
7 ranked excavating contractors in Kingsport post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Holloway Construction Company (#2), Mays excavation & Construction LLC (#6) and Volunteer Services (#9). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Kingsport work on weekends?
34 of 60 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 14 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are BW Excavating & Land Clearing (#1), Holloway Construction Company (#2) and Genesis Landworks LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Kingsport excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 60 rated excavating contractors in Kingsport is 5.0★, with a median of 11 reviews. B M Septic Tank Company, LLC has the most, 233 reviews, and ranks #34. 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 Kingsport count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Kingsport 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 Kingsport
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 60 excavating contractors serving Kingsport.
- November 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.
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