62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 151 Google reviews, the most in Longview.
Best Excavating Contractors in Longview, TX (2026)
26 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Longview: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services, CR Score 62/100; 4.9★ from 151 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): ETX Tree Clearing & Dirt Work, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 26.
- 2
Most-reviewed: ETX Tree Clearing & Dirt Work, 102 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 26 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
26 Longview excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 8 are open 24/7, 20 open Saturdays and 16 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 26 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Longview at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services | 62 | 4.9★ (151) | Longview | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | ETX Tree Clearing & Dirt Work | 60 | 4.8★ (102) | Longview | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Bobcat of Longview | 59 | 4.4★ (78) | Longview | — | — |
| 4 | Hicks Land Services | 59 | 5.0★ (15) | Longview | Sat | — |
| 5 | Knight Dirtworks LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (4) | Longview | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Level-Up Excavation & Land Management, LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (7) | Longview | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | McKinney Excavation & Services | 58 | 5.0★ (7) | Longview | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Neal Burgess Backhoe & Dozer Service LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (5) | Longview | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Morris Excavating | 56 | 5.0★ (7) | Gladewater, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Advanced Sealcoat and Paving | 55 | 4.2★ (5) | Longview | Sun | — |
The 26 best excavating contractors in Longview, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Longview
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 102 Google reviews.
Based in Longview
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Longview
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Longview
59/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Longview
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Longview
58/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Longview
58/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Gladewater, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Longview
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Longview
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews.
Based in Gladewater, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews.
Based in Kilgore, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Longview
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based in Gladewater, 9 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
#16 87 Dirtworks
Based in Longview
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based in Tyler, 23 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Gladewater, 13 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
#19 L.C.Services
Based in Gladewater, 10 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Marshall, 22 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 41 Google reviews.
Based in Whitehouse, 22 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Forestry service”.
Based in Gladewater, 9 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 15 Google reviews.
Based in Gilmer, 20 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Forestry service”.
Based in Longview
47/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Masonry contractor”.
Based in Gladewater, 17 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
All 26 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #26, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | B&E Construction Inc. | 41 | 5.0★ (4) | 23 mi |
Also serving Longview
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bold Commercial Construction LLC | In Longview | |
| Cerberus Construction LLC | 5.0★ (5) | In Longview |
| Compere Construction | 1.0★ (1) | In Longview |
| David Stewart Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Longview |
| Diamond H Construction | 4.6★ (10) | In Longview |
| Dozer Works | 5.0★ (1) | In Longview |
| Dynamic Construction Services | In Longview | |
| Equipment Depot - Longview | 4.8★ (16) | In Longview |
| Excel Utility Construction, Inc | In Longview | |
| Ferrell's Construction | In Longview | |
| Ferrell's Construction/Dirt | 5.0★ (1) | In Longview |
| G&C Construction | In Longview | |
| Haven Roofing & Construction | 5.0★ (14) | In Longview |
| Miller Construction Company | 5.0★ (2) | In Longview |
| New Vintages Custom Construction | In Longview | |
| Simple HVAC Repair Longview | 5.0★ (2) | In Longview |
| Sleek HVAC Repair Longview | 5.0★ (1) | In Longview |
| Smooth HVAC Repair Longview | 5.0★ (2) | In Longview |
| Solidus HVAC Repair Longview | 5.0★ (1) | In Longview |
| Surdo Construction ,LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Longview |
How we ranked Longview excavating contractors
We scored 26 Longview 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 Longview 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 Longview: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Longview?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Longview, TX is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.9★ from 151 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. ETX Tree Clearing & Dirt Work (#2) and Bobcat of Longview (#3) follow. We ranked 26 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Longview?
ContractorsRanked ranks 26 excavating contractors serving Longview, TX. 13 of them are based in Longview; 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 Longview are open 24/7?
8 ranked excavating contractors in Longview post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#1), ETX Tree Clearing & Dirt Work (#2) and Knight Dirtworks LLC (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Longview work on weekends?
20 of 26 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 16 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#1), ETX Tree Clearing & Dirt Work (#2) and Hicks Land Services (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Longview excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 26 rated excavating contractors in Longview is 5.0★, with a median of 8 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services has the most, 151 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 Longview count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Longview 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 Longview
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 26 excavating contractors serving Longview.
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