60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 173 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Murfreesboro, TN (2026)
90 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Murfreesboro: Barnes Home Services, CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 173 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Reeds grading & construction, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 90.
- 13
Most-reviewed: The Gravel Company, 199 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 90 ranked; ranked #13.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
90 Murfreesboro excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 18 are open 24/7, 57 open Saturdays and 22 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 90 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Murfreesboro at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barnes Home Services | 60 | 5.0★ (173) | Murfreesboro | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Reeds grading & construction | 60 | 5.0★ (9) | DuPont, 1 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Leadbetter Excavation & Earthworks | 60 | 5.0★ (20) | Knoxville, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Crossed Arrow Earthworks, LLC | Land Clearing & Excavation | 59 | 5.0★ (44) | Murfreesboro | — | — |
| 5 | Tri-State Terrain | 59 | 5.0★ (35) | Smyrna, 9 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Edwards Excavating | 58 | 5.0★ (17) | Murfreesboro | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | X-Stream Drain & Excavating | 58 | 5.0★ (52) | Smyrna, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | D & D Excavating | 58 | 4.8★ (33) | Gallatin, 9 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Ole South Excavating | 58 | 5.0★ (9) | Murfreesboro | — | — |
| 10 | S. Whit Constructors | 58 | 5.0★ (22) | Murfreesboro | — | — |
The 90 best excavating contractors in Murfreesboro, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in DuPont, 1 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Knoxville, 11 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Murfreesboro
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Smyrna, 9 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Murfreesboro
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Smyrna, 13 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gallatin, 9 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Murfreesboro
58/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Murfreesboro
58/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Murfreesboro
57/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 20 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Murfreesboro
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 199 Google reviews, the most in Murfreesboro.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Murfreesboro
56/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in La Vergne, 21 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Murfreesboro
56/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hendersonville, 22 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 161 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nashville, 21 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 La Vergne, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Franklin, 25 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 143 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#21 HMB Excavating
Based in Hendersonville, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Spring Hill, 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 114 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#23 Civil Works LLC
Based in Fairview, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Nashville, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 La Vergne, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
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 90 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Murfreesboro
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Construction & Hauling LLC | 5.0★ (20) | In Murfreesboro |
| AT&T Construction | 3.0★ (1) | In Murfreesboro |
| Baker Construction, Inc. | 1.0★ (1) | In Murfreesboro |
| Bear Construction LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Murfreesboro |
| Elite Land Management | 5.0★ (1) | In Murfreesboro |
| H & H Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Murfreesboro |
| Hatcliff Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Murfreesboro |
| JC Excavating & Trucking | 5.0★ (2) | In Murfreesboro |
| Kingwood Construction | 1.0★ (1) | In Murfreesboro |
| M&I Construction | 5.0★ (4) | In Murfreesboro |
| Middle Tennessee Infrastructure Inc. | 3.7★ (7) | In Murfreesboro |
| Murfreesboro Concrete Cutting | 5.0★ (5) | In Murfreesboro |
| Parker Construction Co. | 5.0★ (38) | In Murfreesboro |
| Premier Masonry Murfreesboro | 5.0★ (8) | In Murfreesboro |
| Smart Systems Construction LLC | 5.0★ (10) | In Murfreesboro |
| Smith Design Build | 5.0★ (3) | In Murfreesboro |
| Tennessee Residential Home Roofing | 1.0★ (3) | In Murfreesboro |
| The Land Clearing Guy | 5.0★ (2) | In Murfreesboro |
| The Paint Patrol | 5.0★ (1) | In Murfreesboro |
| Wright Construction of Tennessee | 5.0★ (2) | In Murfreesboro |
How we ranked Murfreesboro excavating contractors
We scored 90 Murfreesboro 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 Murfreesboro 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 Murfreesboro: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Murfreesboro?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Murfreesboro, TN is Barnes Home Services with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 5.0★ from 173 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Reeds grading & construction (#2) and Leadbetter Excavation & Earthworks (#3) follow. We ranked 90 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Murfreesboro?
ContractorsRanked ranks 90 excavating contractors serving Murfreesboro, TN. 16 of them are based in Murfreesboro; 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 Murfreesboro are open 24/7?
18 ranked excavating contractors in Murfreesboro post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Reeds grading & construction (#2), Leadbetter Excavation & Earthworks (#3) and Edwards Excavating (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Murfreesboro work on weekends?
57 of 90 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 22 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Barnes Home Services (#1), Reeds grading & construction (#2) and Leadbetter Excavation & Earthworks (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Murfreesboro excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 90 rated excavating contractors in Murfreesboro is 5.0★, with a median of 11 reviews. The Gravel Company has the most, 199 reviews, and ranks #13. 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 Murfreesboro count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Murfreesboro 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 Murfreesboro
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 90 excavating contractors serving Murfreesboro.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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