62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Midland, TX (2026)
16 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Midland: Badger Daylighting Hydrovac Truck Excavating Services, CR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Rangefinder Excavation, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 16.
- 7
Most-reviewed: Williams Paving & Excavation, 33 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 16 ranked; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
16 Midland excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 16 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Midland at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Badger Daylighting Hydrovac Truck Excavating Services | 62 | 5.0★ (12) | Midland | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Rangefinder Excavation | 58 | 5.0★ (5) | Midland | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Burton oil | 57 | 3.7★ (3) | Midland | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Bobby Stalvey Construction | 56 | 5.0★ (4) | Midland | — | — |
| 5 | 4 Warriors Hydro Excavating | 55 | 5.0★ (6) | Midland | — | — |
| 6 | Clean-Co Systems | 54 | 4.3★ (8) | Midland | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Williams Paving & Excavation | 54 | 4.6★ (33) | Odessa, 19 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 8 | R R Huffman Contracting | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | Midland | — | — |
| 9 | Bobcat Contracting, L.l.c. | 52 | 3.7★ (3) | Midland | — | — |
| 10 | Caliche Plus | 51 | 3.2★ (18) | Odessa, 21 mi away | — | — |
The 16 best excavating contractors in Midland, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Midland
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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.
#3 Burton oil
Based in Midland
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Midland
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 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Midland
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Midland
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Odessa, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 33 Google reviews, the most in Midland.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Midland
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.
Based in Midland
52/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 Caliche Plus
Based in Odessa, 21 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Midland
50/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Midland
50/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and proximity: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, based in Midland.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Odessa, 24 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ 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 Midland
47/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#15 RRC Construction
Based in Midland
47/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Odessa, 17 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Midland
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Advance Excavating and Paving | 5.0★ (1) | In Midland |
| Advanced Excavating & Paving L.P. | In Midland | |
| Army Ants Construction | 1.0★ (1) | In Midland |
| Asn Earthworks Llc | 5.0★ (2) | In Midland |
| B & Z CONSTRUCTION & TRUCKING LLC | 4.3★ (10) | In Midland |
| Bobcat Contracting, L.L.C. | 5.0★ (2) | In Midland |
| Brett Construction | 5.0★ (3) | In Midland |
| Cathodic Protection Solutions, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Midland |
| D&C Home Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Midland |
| Excellent Steel Buildings | 5.0★ (1) | In Midland |
| Franklin Construction | In Midland | |
| Great Southwestern Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Midland |
| Jrod's Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Midland |
| Midland Metal Buildings | 5.0★ (1) | In Midland |
| Presto Excavation Co. | In Midland | |
| RL JR LLC | 5.0★ (31) | In Midland |
| The Pineapple Express Llc | 4.0★ (27) | In Midland |
| Van Zijl Construction | 1.0★ (1) | In Midland |
| West Tex Midland Demo | 4.5★ (2) | In Midland |
| Wise One Buildz | 3.0★ (4) | In Midland |
How we ranked Midland excavating contractors
We scored 16 Midland 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 Midland 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 Midland: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Midland?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Midland, TX is Badger Daylighting Hydrovac Truck Excavating Services with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Rangefinder Excavation (#2) and Burton oil (#3) follow. We ranked 16 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Midland?
ContractorsRanked ranks 16 excavating contractors serving Midland, TX. 12 of them are based in Midland; 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 Midland are open 24/7?
4 ranked excavating contractors in Midland post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Badger Daylighting Hydrovac Truck Excavating Services (#1), Rangefinder Excavation (#2) and Burton oil (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Midland work on weekends?
6 of 16 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Badger Daylighting Hydrovac Truck Excavating Services (#1), Rangefinder Excavation (#2) and Burton oil (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Midland excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 16 rated excavating contractors in Midland is 4.7★, with a median of 5 reviews. Williams Paving & Excavation has the most, 33 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 Midland count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Midland 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 Midland
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 16 excavating contractors serving Midland.
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