66/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Lake City, FL (2026)
11 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Lake City: Apex Earthworks, CR Score 66/100; 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Custom Acres Lawn Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 11.
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Most-reviewed: Custom Acres Lawn Service, 79 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 11 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
11 Lake City excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 11 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Lake City at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apex Earthworks | 66 | 5.0★ (66) | Lake City | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Waymaker Custom Services | 66 | 5.0★ (61) | Lake City | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Custom Acres Lawn Service | 61 | 4.7★ (79) | Lake City | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 4 | Smooth Operator Land Services | 60 | 5.0★ (33) | Saint Augustine Shores, 6 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Falcon Excavation & Land Management | 60 | 5.0★ (19) | Lake City | Sat | — |
| 6 | White Tail Bobcat Services, Inc. | 56 | 5.0★ (15) | Gainesville, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Dale's Excavation Inc | 56 | 5.0★ (7) | Lake City | — | — |
| 8 | Bubba's Site Prep & Paving | 53 | 4.7★ (25) | Lake City | — | — |
| 9 | A Nature Encounter Company Inc. | 52 | 4.6★ (27) | Lake City | — | — |
| 10 | Oak Hinge Enterprise Inc. | 52 | 4.8★ (23) | Live Oak, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 11 best excavating contractors in Lake City, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Lake City
66/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake City
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 79 Google reviews, the most in Lake City.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Augustine Shores, 6 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake City
60/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gainesville, 17 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lake City
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake City
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 25 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake City
52/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 27 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Live Oak, 16 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#11 Davis Site Prep
Based in Alachua, 20 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Lake City
15 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Project Solutions LLC., | In Lake City | |
| Apex Site Prep | In Lake City | |
| Bear Sealcoating | In Lake City | |
| Charles Peeler Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Lake City |
| Ford's Septic Tank Service LLC | 3.6★ (50) | In Lake City |
| Houston and Son Tree Service and Land Clearing LLC | 4.5★ (2) | In Lake City |
| J & M Forestry and Mulching LLC | 23 mi | |
| M AND S Bobcat Services | 1.0★ (2) | In Lake City |
| Newground Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | In Lake City |
| North Florida Property and Land Services | In Lake City | |
| R & H Land Solutions LLC | In Lake City | |
| Richardson Construction LLC | In Lake City | |
| Southern Grounds Development | 5.0★ (2) | In Lake City |
| Southern Pine and Site | 25 mi | |
| Triple J Earth Works, Inc | 17 mi |
How we ranked Lake City excavating contractors
We scored 11 Lake City 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 Lake City 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 Lake City: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Lake City?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Lake City, FL is Apex Earthworks with a CR Score of 66/100. It has 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Waymaker Custom Services (#2) and Custom Acres Lawn Service (#3) follow. We ranked 11 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Lake City?
ContractorsRanked ranks 11 excavating contractors serving Lake City, FL. 7 of them are based in Lake City; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 15 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Lake City are open 24/7?
1 ranked excavating contractor in Lake City posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Custom Acres Lawn Service (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Lake City work on weekends?
7 of 11 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Apex Earthworks (#1), Waymaker Custom Services (#2) and Custom Acres Lawn Service (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Lake City excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 11 rated excavating contractors in Lake City is 5.0★, with a median of 27 reviews. Custom Acres Lawn Service has the most, 79 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 Lake City count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Lake City 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 Lake City
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 11 excavating contractors serving Lake City.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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