60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,293 Google reviews, the most in Live Oak.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Live Oak, TX (2026)
88 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Live Oak: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 60/100; 4.8★ from 3,293 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Pinnacle Hydrovac, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 88.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 996 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 88 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #13.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
88 Live Oak excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 21 are open 24/7, 54 open Saturdays and 29 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 88 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Live Oak at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 60 | 4.8★ (3,293) | San Antonio, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Pinnacle Hydrovac | 60 | 5.0★ (25) | San Antonio, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Pinnacle Excavation | 58 | 5.0★ (40) | San Antonio, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Double DD LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (15) | Converse, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Badger Infrastructure Solutions | 56 | 4.6★ (9) | Converse, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Bison Creek Construction | 56 | 5.0★ (37) | San Antonio, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Pinnacle Foundation Repair | 56 | 5.0★ (456) | San Antonio, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup of New Braunfels | 56 | 4.9★ (625) | New Braunfels, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Alonso Excavation & Construction | 55 | 4.0★ (12) | Live Oak | — | — |
| 10 | Longoria Plumbing, Drain, Tunneling & Foundation Services | 55 | 5.0★ (210) | San Antonio, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 88 best excavating contractors in Live Oak, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in San Antonio, 4 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Antonio, 13 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Converse, 8 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Converse, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Antonio, 16 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Antonio, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 456 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Braunfels, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 625 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Live Oak
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in San Antonio, 5 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 210 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#11 LVR Excavation
Based in Live Oak
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Antonio, 22 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Helotes, 20 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 996 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lakehills, 1 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#15 Hansco, Inc.
Based in San Antonio, 3 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 51 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Converse, 3 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Seguin, 22 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 806 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#18 Texas Dirt Works
Based in San Antonio, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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.
Based in Timberwood Park, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 San Antonio, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 San Antonio, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#22 Site Control
Based in San Antonio, 8 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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.
Based in Schertz, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#24 Jw Works
Based in New Braunfels, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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.
Based in San Antonio, 8 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
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 88 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Live Oak
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 |
|---|---|---|
| American Communications and Utility LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Bexar Excavating & Hauling Llc | 1.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Cervera Backhoe & Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Chappell Bobcat & Hauling | 3.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Doctor J's Home Repair & Remodeling Services | In Live Oak | |
| Dominguez Land Development | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Dye Renovations | 5.0★ (11) | In Live Oak |
| Encino Park Tile Installation | 5.0★ (5) | In Live Oak |
| Fuller Excavation and Sitework, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| hill country land works LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Live Oak |
| J Clark Construction | 3.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| J R Sitework Inc | 4.5★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Jack of all Trades | 3.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Miko Excavation & Paving Co | 4.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Montes Roofing tx & Construction | 4.9★ (48) | In Live Oak |
| Plumbing Source San Antonio | 5.0★ (62) | In Live Oak |
| SAN ANTONIO KB CONSTRUCTION LLC | 4.3★ (6) | In Live Oak |
| San Antonio Land Clearing Pros | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Texas Land Works | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Texas materials | In Live Oak |
How we ranked Live Oak excavating contractors
We scored 88 Live Oak 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 Live Oak 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 Live Oak: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Live Oak?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Live Oak, TX is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.8★ from 3,293 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Pinnacle Hydrovac (#2) and Pinnacle Excavation (#3) follow. We ranked 88 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Live Oak?
ContractorsRanked ranks 88 excavating contractors serving Live Oak, TX. 2 of them are based in Live Oak; 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 Live Oak are open 24/7?
21 ranked excavating contractors in Live Oak post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Pinnacle Hydrovac (#2) and Pinnacle Excavation (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Live Oak work on weekends?
54 of 88 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 29 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Pinnacle Hydrovac (#2) and Pinnacle Excavation (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Live Oak excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 88 rated excavating contractors in Live Oak is 5.0★, with a median of 12 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 3,293 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 Live Oak count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Live Oak 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 Live Oak
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 88 excavating contractors serving Live Oak.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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