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Best Excavating Contractors in Little Rock, AR (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Little Rock: BratchCo Site Solutions, CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 16 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 48.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,730 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 48 ranked; ranked #2.

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

48 Little Rock excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 8 are open 24/7, 22 open Saturdays and 10 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 48 rated businesses.

Top 10 excavating contractors in Little Rock at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Little Rock at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1BratchCo Site Solutions605.0★ (16)Little Rock24/7Overall
2Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup594.8★ (1,730)North Little Rock, 9 mi away24/7Emergencies, Most reviews
3ExWorx Land Solutions595.0★ (8)Little Rock24/7—
4Pinnacle Hydrovac585.0★ (5)Little Rock24/7—
5Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup584.9★ (157)Little Rock24/7—
6Planit Dirt Excavation & Concrete, Inc.564.7★ (34)Jacksonville, 7 mi awaySat—
7Mad Dog Land Clearing565.0★ (40)Conway, 9 mi away24/7—
8Clint Daniels Inc544.0★ (24)North Little Rock, 4 mi awaySat—
9Capps Backhoe & Dozer Inc544.2★ (5)Little RockSat · Evenings—
10Jase Humes Excavation & Clearing545.0★ (14)Benton, 9 mi awaySat · Evenings—

The 48 best excavating contractors in Little Rock, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Little Rock

    #1 BratchCo Site Solutions

    Based in Little Rock

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 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.

    • 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for BratchCo Site Solutions(501) 940-9017

  3. #3 ExWorx Land Solutions

    Based in Little Rock

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 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.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for ExWorx Land Solutions(501) 596-4656

  4. #4 Pinnacle Hydrovac

    Based in Little Rock

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1102 S Pulaski St, Little Rock, AR 72202
    View profile for Pinnacle Hydrovac(501) 302-4710

  7. #7 Mad Dog Land Clearing

    Based in Conway, 9 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Mad Dog Land Clearing(501) 733-1858

  8. #8 Clint Daniels Inc

    Based in North Little Rock, 4 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 6 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    304 Justin Ave, North Little Rock, AR 72117
    View profile for Clint Daniels Inc(501) 920-2594

  9. #9 Capps Backhoe & Dozer Inc

    Based in Little Rock

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 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 7 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    10 Capps Rd, Mayflower, AR 72106
    View profile for Capps Backhoe & Dozer Inc(501) 730-2718

  11. #11 OtherSide Excavation

    Based in Russellville, 9 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 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–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    View profile for OtherSide Excavation(479) 747-5398

  13. #13 Gary Carpenter Construction

    Based in Little Rock

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 3.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–3:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    16424 Lawson Rd, Little Rock, AR 72210
    View profile for Gary Carpenter Construction(501) 455-1044

  14. #14 Hickory Hill Dirtworks, LLC

    Based in Conway, 23 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 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.

    • 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    56 Snow Gap Rd, Vilonia, AR 72173
    View profile for Hickory Hill Dirtworks, LLC(501) 908-0925

  15. #15 Smith Underground Inc

    Based in North Little Rock, 7 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 6 AM–5 PM · Fri 6 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5400 AR-161, North Little Rock, AR 72117
    View profile for Smith Underground Inc

  16. #16 Nick Ruffin Excavating Inc

    Based in Little Rock

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–3 PM · Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1 Mabelvale Dr, Little Rock, AR 72209
    View profile for Nick Ruffin Excavating Inc(501) 916-9335

  18. #18 Milam Development LLC

    Based in Cabot, 12 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 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 6:30 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Milam Development LLC(501) 743-8265

  20. #20 B & M Construction Co Inc

    Based in Bryant, 14 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    24210 I-30 Frontage Rd, Bryant, AR 72022
    View profile for B & M Construction Co Inc(501) 847-5155

  21. #21 Barker's Backhoe & Dozer

    Based in Benton, 18 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    10085 Old Congo Rd, Benton, AR 72019
    View profile for Barker's Backhoe & Dozer(501) 315-7524

  22. #22 Sam Johnson Construction Inc

    Based in Benton, 19 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 36 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3701 Alcoa Rd, Benton, AR 72015
    View profile for Sam Johnson Construction Inc(501) 315-0358

  24. #24 Hyslip Excavation

    Based in Jacksonville, 10 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat 7 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Hyslip Excavation(501) 680-1078

  25. #25 Adam's Excavating

    Based in Hot Springs, 9 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7:30 AM–7:30 PM
    View profile for Adam's Excavating(501) 693-8208

All 48 excavating contractors

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #48, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.

excavating contractors in Little Rock, ranks 26 to 48
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup495.0★ (42)24 mi
27NM Make Ready Roofing and Construction494.7★ (12)In Little Rock
28Moyer Excavating & Trucking, Inc.494.3★ (7)In Little Rock
29Sowards Excavation, LLC495.0★ (3)12 mi
30West Excavating and Dirt Work493.7★ (6)14 mi
31Garrett Excavating Central494.7★ (23)25 mi
32Teague Excavation495.0★ (4)23 mi
33Johnson excavation & land services484.7★ (14)24 mi
34Fortified Fence and Excavation485.0★ (9)9 mi
35Wildcat Lawn Care and Tractor Service, LLC475.0★ (14)18 mi
36Moore Earthworks LLC475.0★ (6)6 mi
37Redstone Construction Group473.7★ (85)In Little Rock
38Southern Pines Landscaping and Excavation475.0★ (15)17 mi
39All Terrain Earthworx465.0★ (3)23 mi
40CTS Services464.7★ (3)22 mi
41Greennecks464.2★ (15)6 mi
42Nabholz465.0★ (3)In Little Rock
43Maxson Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Inc.454.4★ (14)10 mi
44POOL GEEKS, swimming pool contractor453.7★ (3)9 mi
45Olive Branch454.7★ (58)21 mi
46Mitchell Plumbing LLC455.0★ (27)20 mi
47Randy Carter Construction, Inc.434.8★ (12)19 mi
48Evolution Concrete LLC424.1★ (14)19 mi

Also serving Little Rock

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.

Unranked excavating contractors serving Little Rock
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Advanced Little Rock Concrete CompanyIn Little Rock
Andrew Hill Construction Services5.0★ (1)In Little Rock
CAMCO Earthworks5.0★ (1)In Little Rock
CD Construction and Remodeling LLCIn Little Rock
DAVID BUYS HOUSES, LLCIn Little Rock
District Utility ConstructionIn Little Rock
Epa Demolition & ExcavationIn Little Rock
Gattis Excavating Inc1.0★ (1)In Little Rock
H & H Excavating5.0★ (2)In Little Rock
H S & F Excavating ServicesIn Little Rock
Jimmy Black Excavating5.0★ (1)In Little Rock
Kiewit Massman ConstructionIn Little Rock
Legacy Homes Roofing and Restoration5.0★ (4)In Little Rock
Little Rock HVAC Services5.0★ (1)In Little Rock
Matt Foster Construction, LLC1.0★ (1)In Little Rock
Ridgeline Little Rock Concrete & MasonryIn Little Rock
Superior Epoxy5.0★ (4)In Little Rock
Terra Verde HomesIn Little Rock
Top AG Excavating & Dirt Work LLC5.0★ (1)In Little Rock
Wise Excavating & Retaining Walls, Inc.5.0★ (1)In Little Rock

How we ranked Little Rock excavating contractors

We scored 48 Little Rock 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 2, 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 Little Rock 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 Little Rock: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Little Rock?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Little Rock, AR is BratchCo Site Solutions with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and ExWorx Land Solutions (#3) follow. We ranked 48 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Little Rock?

ContractorsRanked ranks 48 excavating contractors serving Little Rock, AR. 12 of them are based in Little Rock; 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 Little Rock are open 24/7?

8 ranked excavating contractors in Little Rock post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are BratchCo Site Solutions (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and ExWorx Land Solutions (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Little Rock work on weekends?

22 of 48 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 10 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are BratchCo Site Solutions (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and ExWorx Land Solutions (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Little Rock excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 48 rated excavating contractors in Little Rock is 4.8★, with a median of 12 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,730 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 Little Rock count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Little Rock 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 Little Rock

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 48 excavating contractors serving Little Rock.

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