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Best Excavating Contractors in Lakeland, TN (2026)

28 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Lakeland: Riverside Driveways, CR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 28.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 563 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 28 ranked; ranked #2.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

28 Lakeland excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 8 are open 24/7, 17 open Saturdays and 10 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 28 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Memphis ranking. See Excavating contractors in Memphis

Top 10 excavating contractors in Lakeland at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Lakeland at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Riverside Driveways615.0★ (48)Atoka, 8 mi away24/7Overall
2Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup604.8★ (563)Bartlett, 5 mi away24/7Emergencies, Most reviews
3Modern Shovel594.9★ (33)Marion, 13 mi away24/7—
4Gibby's Home and Land Services585.0★ (27)Arlington, 11 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Southern Dirt and Land584.4★ (8)Horn Lake, 6 mi away24/7—
6Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup564.8★ (493)Memphis, 18 mi away24/7—
7Rock Solid Construction & Excavation555.0★ (15)Atoka, 13 mi away——
8Fil-Billy Excavation & Hauling llc.545.0★ (5)Perryville, 14 mi away24/7—
9EcoNomic Erosion Control, LLC534.7★ (3)Lakeland——
10Degan Plumbing & Excavating534.6★ (9)Bartlett, 12 mi away24/7—

The 28 best excavating contractors in Lakeland, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Ranked #1 in Lakeland

    #1 Riverside Driveways

    Based in Atoka, 8 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Riverside Driveways(901) 616-8503

  3. #3 Modern Shovel

    Based in Marion, 13 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Modern Shovel(901) 479-0236

  5. #5 Southern Dirt and Land

    Based in Horn Lake, 6 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Southern Dirt and Land(731) 415-9888

  12. #12 Porterco LLC

    Based in Olive Branch, 20 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun 1 PM–5 PM
    Address
    6200 Chickasaw Dr, Olive Branch, MS 38654
    View profile for Porterco LLC(901) 500-2887

  14. #14 The Brigance Company LLC

    Based in Olive Branch, 20 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for The Brigance Company LLC

  15. #15 Moneymaker Contracting

    Based in Collierville, 22 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    938 E Cox Rd, Byhalia, MS 38611
    View profile for Moneymaker Contracting(901) 461-8028

  17. #17 Tipton County Gravel Co

    Based in Covington, 23 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    144 Miller Rd, Covington, TN 38019
    View profile for Tipton County Gravel Co(901) 476-3363

  18. #18 Estes Grading & Trucking

    Based in Southaven, 24 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.5★ from 11 Google reviews
    Address
    2876 Stanton Rd S, Southaven, MS 38671
    View profile for Estes Grading & Trucking(662) 280-0019

  19. #19 Clean Cut Clearing

    Based in Hernando, 19 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 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.

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Clean Cut Clearing(662) 228-6649

  21. #21 JD Landscape LLC

    Based in Collierville, 14 mi away

    46/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    291 E South St, Collierville, TN 38017
    View profile for JD Landscape LLC(901) 910-7793

  23. #23 GS Contractors, LLC

    Based in Collierville, 13 mi away

    45/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    348 New Byhalia Rd #4, Collierville, TN 38017
    View profile for GS Contractors, LLC(901) 316-8912

  24. #24 Classic Tile & Plaster, LLC

    Based in Memphis, 17 mi away

    44/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.8★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 7 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    6271 E Holmes Rd, Memphis, TN 38141
    View profile for Classic Tile & Plaster, LLC(901) 360-0713

  25. #25 V McGee, Inc.

    Based in Olive Branch, 19 mi away

    43/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Trucking company”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7496 Roy Holmes Way #1, Olive Branch, MS 38654
    View profile for V McGee, Inc.(662) 280-3760

How we ranked Lakeland excavating contractors

We scored 28 Lakeland 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Lakeland data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Excavating contractors in Lakeland: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Lakeland?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Lakeland, TN is Riverside Driveways with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Modern Shovel (#3) follow. We ranked 28 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Lakeland?

ContractorsRanked ranks 28 excavating contractors serving Lakeland, TN. 1 of them is based in Lakeland; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which excavating contractors in Lakeland are open 24/7?

8 ranked excavating contractors in Lakeland post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Riverside Driveways (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Modern Shovel (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Lakeland work on weekends?

17 of 28 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 10 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Riverside Driveways (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Modern Shovel (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Lakeland excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 28 rated excavating contractors in Lakeland is 4.9★, with a median of 8 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 563 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Lakeland count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Lakeland 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 Lakeland

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 28 excavating contractors serving Lakeland.

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