63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in McMinnville, TN (2026)
27 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in McMinnville: Parsley's Elite Land Solutions, CR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Civil Works LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 27.
- 14
Most-reviewed: Holmes Services, 212 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 27 ranked; ranked #14.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
27 McMinnville excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 17 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 27 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in McMinnville at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Parsley's Elite Land Solutions | 63 | 5.0★ (37) | McMinnville | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Civil Works LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (19) | Fairview, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Premier Plumbing and Drain Repipe LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (103) | Fairview, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | W Services Land Management and Excavation | 56 | 5.0★ (5) | McMinnville | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Medley Excavating LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (3) | McMinnville | — | — |
| 6 | Fall Creek Excavation LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (5) | McMinnville | — | — |
| 7 | Mike Hartzog Excavating | 54 | 5.0★ (11) | Newport, 16 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Middle TN Home & Land Co. | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | Nashville, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | MONTGOMERY'S | 54 | 4.8★ (69) | McMinnville | — | — |
| 10 | S & S Excavating and Forestry mulching | 53 | 5.0★ (15) | Manchester, 22 mi away | Sat | — |
The 27 best excavating contractors in McMinnville, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Fairview, 16 mi away
57/100CR 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 Fairview, 12 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 103 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in McMinnville
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in McMinnville
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 McMinnville
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Newport, 16 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Nashville, 16 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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.
#9 MONTGOMERY'S
Based in McMinnville
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 69 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manchester, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Manchester, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manchester, 25 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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.
#14 Holmes Services
Based in Nashville, 20 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 212 Google reviews, the most in McMinnville.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#15 DeBord Services
Based in Cleveland, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lynchburg, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#17 A+ Farms LLC
Based in Columbia, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 McMinnville
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lewisburg, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Chattanooga, 20 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 50 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#21 81E Earthworks
Based in Alcoa, 16 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Murfreesboro, 22 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Collierville, 24 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morristown, 16 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Utility contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Knoxville, 16 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Drilling contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
All 27 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #27, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Rally Point outdoor services and sawmilling llc | 45 | 5.0★ (7) | 16 mi |
| 27 | Skyler's septic service | 45 | 4.8★ (17) | 24 mi |
Also serving McMinnville
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A Can Of Worms Construction Co. | In McMinnville | |
| A1 Tree Tech | 1.0★ (1) | In McMinnville |
| Adams Excavating and Land Management, LLC | In McMinnville | |
| ADD-ITi-ONal Flooring & Construction | In McMinnville | |
| Affordable heating and cooling | 5.0★ (24) | In McMinnville |
| B.A.T Land Management & Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Blanton's Handyman/Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In McMinnville |
| C&C Excavation and Tree Removal | In McMinnville | |
| Cantrell's Septic | 3.9★ (21) | In McMinnville |
| JC Excavating & Trucking | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| LLC Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Medley Excaving LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In McMinnville |
| Mid Tennessee Excavating | In McMinnville | |
| MOTT CONSTRUCTION | In McMinnville | |
| Mott Construction And Fabrication, LLC | 4.7★ (3) | In McMinnville |
| Rock Solid Excavation, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Scott Chaney Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In McMinnville |
| Simerlys Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In McMinnville |
| Tennessee Timber and Land Clearing | 5.0★ (2) | In McMinnville |
| Tim Rigsby Roofing | 5.0★ (3) | In McMinnville |
How we ranked McMinnville excavating contractors
We scored 27 McMinnville 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 McMinnville 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 McMinnville: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in McMinnville?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in McMinnville, TN is Parsley's Elite Land Solutions with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Civil Works LLC (#2) and Premier Plumbing and Drain Repipe LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 27 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in McMinnville?
ContractorsRanked ranks 27 excavating contractors serving McMinnville, TN. 6 of them are based in McMinnville; 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 McMinnville are open 24/7?
5 ranked excavating contractors in McMinnville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Parsley's Elite Land Solutions (#1), Civil Works LLC (#2) and Premier Plumbing and Drain Repipe LLC (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in McMinnville work on weekends?
17 of 27 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Parsley's Elite Land Solutions (#1), Civil Works LLC (#2) and Premier Plumbing and Drain Repipe LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do McMinnville excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 27 rated excavating contractors in McMinnville is 5.0★, with a median of 11 reviews. Holmes Services has the most, 212 reviews, and ranks #14. 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 McMinnville count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the McMinnville 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 McMinnville
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 27 excavating contractors serving McMinnville.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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