63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Macon, GA (2026)
21 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Macon: CX5 Land Development, CR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Elite Grading and Land Solutions, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 21.
- 7
Most-reviewed: Trey's Lawn Service, 72 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 21 ranked; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
21 Macon excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 12 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 21 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Macon at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CX5 Land Development | 63 | 5.0★ (19) | Macon | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | J.A Excavating & Grading | 60 | 5.0★ (19) | Macon | Sat | — |
| 3 | Elite Grading and Land Solutions | 57 | 4.8★ (8) | Macon | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Appling Brothers | 56 | 4.4★ (10) | Macon | — | — |
| 5 | Herndon Farm and land Services | 56 | 4.3★ (4) | Macon | Sat | — |
| 6 | Fred White Construction | 56 | 5.0★ (3) | Macon | — | — |
| 7 | Trey's Lawn Service | 55 | 4.5★ (72) | Macon | — | Most reviews |
| 8 | Southern Equipment LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (5) | Macon | — | — |
| 9 | S & W Excavating & Grading | 54 | 4.5★ (17) | Byron, 15 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | BlackHawk Southern Landclearing and Property Solutions | 53 | 5.0★ (3) | Centerville, 9 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
The 21 best excavating contractors in Macon, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Macon
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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.
Based in Macon
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Macon
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Macon
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Macon
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Macon
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 72 Google reviews, the most in Macon.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Macon
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Byron, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Centerville, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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.
Based in Warner Robins, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #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.
Based in Byron, 16 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Warner Robins, 16 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Macon
51/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Macon
51/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 18 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Macon
51/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Forestry service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#17 JBT Paving
Based in Macon
49/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#18 ProWorx Services
Based in Perry, 21 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#19 Southern Scapes
Based in Warner Robins, 13 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Warner Robins, 21 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Warner Robins, 18 mi away
42/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Macon
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bowden Homes | 3.2★ (39) | In Macon |
| Casteel Construction | 4.7★ (18) | In Macon |
| Conditioned Air, Inc. | 4.3★ (41) | In Macon |
| Footprints Floors of Middle Georgia | 4.8★ (49) | In Macon |
| Harris Mechanical HVAC Inc | 5.0★ (48) | In Macon |
| Henderson Chemical Co Inc | 4.7★ (15) | In Macon |
| Hughes Supply - Macon | 4.6★ (13) | In Macon |
| KC Construction Services Inc | 4.8★ (50) | In Macon |
| KR Services LLC | 5.0★ (25) | In Macon |
| Macon Roofing Company | 3.9★ (14) | In Macon |
| New Millennial Electrical Contracting LLC | 4.8★ (53) | In Macon |
| Overland Roofing Company | 5.0★ (24) | In Macon |
| Peach Lawn Pros | 4.6★ (29) | In Macon |
| Sheridan Construction | 4.4★ (16) | In Macon |
| Sierra Custom Construction, LLC | 4.0★ (12) | In Macon |
| Skidvations Land Management | 5.0★ (34) | In Macon |
| Stafford Builders & Consultants | 4.8★ (17) | In Macon |
| The Big Three Corporation | 4.8★ (55) | In Macon |
| Trench Guys | 5.0★ (167) | In Macon |
| Wilson Bryant Air Conditioning | 4.6★ (116) | In Macon |
How we ranked Macon excavating contractors
We scored 21 Macon 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 Macon 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 Macon: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Macon?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Macon, GA is CX5 Land Development with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. J.A Excavating & Grading (#2) and Elite Grading and Land Solutions (#3) follow. We ranked 21 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Macon?
ContractorsRanked ranks 21 excavating contractors serving Macon, GA. 12 of them are based in Macon; 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 Macon are open 24/7?
2 ranked excavating contractors in Macon post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are CX5 Land Development (#1) and Elite Grading and Land Solutions (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Macon work on weekends?
12 of 21 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are CX5 Land Development (#1), J.A Excavating & Grading (#2) and Elite Grading and Land Solutions (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Macon excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 21 rated excavating contractors in Macon is 4.8★, with a median of 5 reviews. Trey's Lawn Service has the most, 72 reviews, and ranks #7. 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 Macon count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Macon 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 Macon
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 21 excavating contractors serving Macon.
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