61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Meads, KY (2026)
18 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Meads: Good-One Excavating, CR Score 61/100; 4.7★ from 17 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 12 PM.
- 14
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): C&C Home Solutions, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #14 of 18.
- 9
Most-reviewed: Huntington Gravel & Sand, 26 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 18 ranked; ranked #9.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
18 Meads excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 18 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Meads at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Good-One Excavating | 61 | 4.7★ (17) | Ashland, 2 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Ed Jenkins Excavating LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (7) | Ironton, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Womack Excavating | 56 | 5.0★ (6) | Ironton, 8 mi away | Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Kiser Excavating Co | 56 | 5.0★ (4) | Ashland, 4 mi away | Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Independent Contractors Distribution | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | Ashland, 2 mi away | Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Longbuck Excavating Llc | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | Huntington, 9 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | AUE Land | 52 | 5.0★ (4) | Bluffton, 18 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Kenneth Whitley Excavating LLC. | 52 | 5.0★ (4) | Huntington, 17 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Huntington Gravel & Sand | 52 | 4.8★ (26) | Huntington, 14 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 10 | Scherer Excavating | 51 | 5.0★ (4) | Wheelersburg, 24 mi away | — | — |
The 18 best excavating contractors in Meads, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Ironton, 9 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ironton, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Ashland, 4 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Ashland, 2 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntington, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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.
#7 AUE Land
Based in Bluffton, 18 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Huntington, 17 mi away
52/100CR 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.
Based in Huntington, 14 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews, the most in Meads.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wheelersburg, 24 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ironton, 13 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 2.5★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ashland, 4 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 6 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Huntington, 22 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ 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 Huntington, 14 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntington, 18 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntington, 23 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.0★ from 12 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntington, 16 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.9★ from 19 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pea Ridge, 22 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Meads
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Anytime Handyman 24/7 | 4.3★ (20) | In Meads |
| Branham's Heating and Cooling | 5.0★ (4) | In Meads |
| DL Construction and Remodeling, Inc | 1.0★ (4) | In Meads |
| Harry's Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Meads |
| Hay Excavation 5115 Lake Bonita rd. Catlettsburg, Ky. 41129 | In Meads | |
| Hutchison's Heating and Air Conditioning LLC | 4.9★ (11) | In Meads |
| Lunsford Electric | 4.7★ (15) | In Meads |
| M&W Hale Contracting | In Meads | |
| Marshall Landscaping | 3.7★ (3) | In Meads |
| Menshouse, LLC | 5.0★ (12) | In Meads |
| MKOR Solutions Inc | In Meads | |
| Price's Ameri Air, LLC | 5.0★ (34) | In Meads |
| Renopros | 5.0★ (17) | In Meads |
| Revamp Construction | 5.0★ (12) | In Meads |
| Richey Contracting Llc | In Meads | |
| Solid Ground Property Solutions | In Meads | |
| Storm Restoration | 5.0★ (10) | In Meads |
| Tri-State Fencing | 3.4★ (10) | In Meads |
| Tuel’s Excavating and concrete | 1.0★ (1) | In Meads |
| Walters Contracting | 4.3★ (6) | In Meads |
How we ranked Meads excavating contractors
We scored 18 Meads 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 2, 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 Meads 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 Meads: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Meads?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Meads, KY is Good-One Excavating with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.7★ from 17 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 12 PM. Ed Jenkins Excavating LLC (#2) and Womack Excavating (#3) follow. We ranked 18 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Meads?
ContractorsRanked ranks 18 excavating contractors serving Meads, KY. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Meads are open 24/7?
1 ranked excavating contractor in Meads posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is C&C Home Solutions (#14). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Meads work on weekends?
6 of 18 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Good-One Excavating (#1), Longbuck Excavating Llc (#6) and AUE Land (#7). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Meads excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 18 rated excavating contractors in Meads is 4.9★, with a median of 6 reviews. Huntington Gravel & Sand has the most, 26 reviews, and ranks #9. 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 Meads count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Meads 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 Meads
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 18 excavating contractors serving Meads.
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