65/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Lubbock, TX (2026)
19 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Lubbock: Prestige Landscaping TX LLC, CR Score 65/100; 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 3
Most-reviewed: Vaughn Backhoe & Septic Service, 20 Google reviews at 3.8★, the most of 19 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
19 Lubbock excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 9 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 19 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Lubbock at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prestige Landscaping TX LLC | 65 | 5.0★ (18) | Lubbock | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | H D Weaver Ditching | 64 | 4.8★ (18) | Lubbock | — | — |
| 3 | Vaughn Backhoe & Septic Service | 62 | 3.8★ (20) | Lubbock | Sat | Most reviews |
| 4 | Flatland Outdoor Services | 62 | 5.0★ (11) | Lubbock | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Cactus Thorn Earthwork LLC | 61 | 5.0★ (7) | Lubbock | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Matthews Backhoe | 61 | 4.5★ (8) | Lubbock | — | — |
| 7 | Texas Hay & Custom Harvesting / Earthworks | 59 | 5.0★ (6) | Lubbock | Sat | — |
| 8 | Deerwood Construction Inc | 58 | 4.4★ (8) | Lubbock | — | — |
| 9 | Judge Backhoe Service LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (7) | Lubbock | — | — |
| 10 | Hendrix DIRT WORKS | 57 | 5.0★ (6) | Lubbock | — | — |
The 19 best excavating contractors in Lubbock, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Lubbock
64/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lubbock
62/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.8★ from 20 Google reviews, the most in Lubbock.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lubbock
62/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lubbock
61/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Lubbock
61/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lubbock
59/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Lubbock
58/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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.
Based in Lubbock
58/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Lubbock
57/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Lubbock
57/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 11 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#12 Egert Dirt Works
Based in Lubbock
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lubbock
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lubbock
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.0★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#15 Earth Works
Based in Lubbock
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 9 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#16 Zahn Paving
Based in Lubbock
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lubbock
51/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.7★ from 9 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#18 R & R Ditching
Based in Lubbock
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lubbock
48/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pressure washing service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Lubbock
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Advantage HVAC Repair | In Lubbock | |
| Asphalt Maintenance | In Lubbock | |
| B&B Landworks LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Lubbock |
| Big D Construction | In Lubbock | |
| Black Bison Construction | 5.0★ (5) | In Lubbock |
| Clear Pipe Pros | 5.0★ (1) | In Lubbock |
| Cruz Construction 806 | 5.0★ (2) | In Lubbock |
| Dennard Construction, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Lubbock |
| Diamond Windows | In Lubbock | |
| Lubbock (Northeast) Maintenance Facility | 3.7★ (3) | In Lubbock |
| McGough Construction | In Lubbock | |
| Munden Construction Services LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Lubbock |
| Premium Concrete Solutions | 5.0★ (18) | In Lubbock |
| Pure Right Construction L.L.C. | 5.0★ (1) | In Lubbock |
| Quikrete MUDco Ready-Mix | 4.1★ (22) | In Lubbock |
| Red-E-Co | 5.0★ (3) | In Lubbock |
| Triple G construction and septic services | 5.0★ (12) | In Lubbock |
| West Tex Lubbock Demo | 5.0★ (1) | In Lubbock |
| WEST TEXAS PRO CONSTRUCTION LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Lubbock |
| Z Welds Construction,LLC | 5.0★ (5) | In Lubbock |
How we ranked Lubbock excavating contractors
We scored 19 Lubbock 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 Lubbock 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 Lubbock: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Lubbock?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Lubbock, TX is Prestige Landscaping TX LLC with a CR Score of 65/100. It has 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. H D Weaver Ditching (#2) and Vaughn Backhoe & Septic Service (#3) follow. We ranked 19 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Lubbock?
ContractorsRanked ranks 19 excavating contractors serving Lubbock, TX. 19 of them are based in Lubbock; 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 Lubbock work on weekends?
9 of 19 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Prestige Landscaping TX LLC (#1), Vaughn Backhoe & Septic Service (#3) and Flatland Outdoor Services (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Lubbock excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 19 rated excavating contractors in Lubbock is 4.9★, with a median of 8 reviews. Vaughn Backhoe & Septic Service has the most, 20 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 Lubbock count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Lubbock 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 Lubbock
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 19 excavating contractors serving Lubbock.
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