67/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 204 Google reviews, the most in Middle Valley.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Middle Valley, TN (2026)
98 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Middle Valley: Gartman Earthworx LLC, CR Score 67/100; 5.0★ from 204 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Flush Fellas Septic and Excavating - Chattanooga, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 98.
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Most-reviewed: Flush Fellas Septic and Excavating - Chattanooga, 141 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 98 ranked after Gartman Earthworx LLC; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
98 Middle Valley excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 31 are open 24/7, 64 open Saturdays and 40 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 98 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Middle Valley at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gartman Earthworx LLC | 67 | 5.0★ (204) | Chattanooga, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Abe’s Septic Pumping Service | 62 | 5.0★ (63) | Douglas, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Flush Fellas Septic and Excavating - Chattanooga | 62 | 5.0★ (141) | Chattanooga, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 4 | J.P Landscaping and excavation | 62 | 5.0★ (43) | Middle Valley | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Heart Shake Land Clearing and Excavation | 61 | 5.0★ (53) | Cleveland, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Trench It, LLC | 60 | 4.8★ (16) | Middle Valley | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Sharpe Outdoor Services, LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (10) | Chattanooga, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | MYW Landscape and Excavation | 59 | 4.9★ (63) | Chattanooga, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Stanley Excavation And Grading | 59 | 5.0★ (18) | Chattanooga, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | JBH Grading | 59 | 5.0★ (17) | Fairview, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 98 best excavating contractors in Middle Valley, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Douglas, 8 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chattanooga, 8 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 141 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Middle Valley
62/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland, 12 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Middle Valley
60/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chattanooga, 4 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chattanooga, 8 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 63 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chattanooga, 13 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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.
#10 JBH Grading
Based in Fairview, 6 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Collegedale, 10 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chattanooga, 16 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland, 22 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#14 Coleman Outdoors
Based in Harrison, 9 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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.
Based in Soddy-Daisy, 2 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chattanooga, 8 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Chattanooga, 9 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscape designer”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chattanooga, 3 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Chattanooga, 8 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#20 Triune Landworks
Based in Collegedale, 11 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#21 Tct dirtworks
Based in Collegedale, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Collegedale, 8 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Chattanooga, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Soddy-Daisy, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Cleveland, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Excavating contractors ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 98 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Middle Valley
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Seasons Contracting Co. | In Middle Valley | |
| Ashby Land Management & Construction | In Middle Valley | |
| B&A Granding Llc | In Middle Valley | |
| Cambron & Cooke's Excavation and Tree Service | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Crown Line Construction LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Middle Valley |
| Evans EarthworXs & Clearing | In Middle Valley | |
| Ginn's home and property service | In Middle Valley | |
| Hernandez Construction and Roof Inc | In Middle Valley | |
| Hurt Construction, LLC | In Middle Valley | |
| JM Landscaping | 5.0★ (12) | In Middle Valley |
| Nature’s Green Landscaping | In Middle Valley | |
| Pinnacle Property Solutions LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Middle Valley |
| PME Construction & Land Services LLC | In Middle Valley | |
| Precision Paper & Paint | 5.0★ (5) | In Middle Valley |
| Smoooth operator grading llc | 5.0★ (1) | In Middle Valley |
| South East Services | In Middle Valley | |
| Southeast Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Stone Harbor Homes | 5.0★ (3) | In Middle Valley |
| Watts Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Middle Valley |
| Welch Development LLC | In Middle Valley |
How we ranked Middle Valley excavating contractors
We scored 98 Middle Valley 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 Middle Valley 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 Middle Valley: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Middle Valley?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Middle Valley, TN is Gartman Earthworx LLC with a CR Score of 67/100. It has 5.0★ from 204 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Abe’s Septic Pumping Service (#2) and Flush Fellas Septic and Excavating - Chattanooga (#3) follow. We ranked 98 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Middle Valley?
ContractorsRanked ranks 98 excavating contractors serving Middle Valley, TN. 2 of them are based in Middle Valley; 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 Middle Valley are open 24/7?
31 ranked excavating contractors in Middle Valley post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Gartman Earthworx LLC (#1), Flush Fellas Septic and Excavating - Chattanooga (#3) and Sharpe Outdoor Services, LLC (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Middle Valley work on weekends?
64 of 98 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 40 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Gartman Earthworx LLC (#1), Abe’s Septic Pumping Service (#2) and Flush Fellas Septic and Excavating - Chattanooga (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Middle Valley excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 98 rated excavating contractors in Middle Valley is 5.0★, with a median of 10 reviews. Gartman Earthworx LLC has the most, 204 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 Middle Valley count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Middle Valley 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 Middle Valley
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 98 excavating contractors serving Middle Valley.
- November 2026: 8 duplicate listings merged.
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