69/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 125 Google reviews, the most in Niceville.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Niceville, FL (2026)
21 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Niceville: Deep South Land Clearing LLC, CR Score 69/100; 5.0★ from 125 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Big Cals Clearing LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 21.
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Most-reviewed: Pons land clearing llc, 35 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 21 ranked after Deep South Land Clearing LLC; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
21 Niceville excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 21 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Niceville at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deep South Land Clearing LLC | 69 | 5.0★ (125) | Niceville | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Day's Excavation Services, LLC | 58 | 4.7★ (12) | Crestview, 3 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Big Cals Clearing LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (7) | Crestview, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Badger Junk Co | 57 | 5.0★ (15) | Wright, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Pons land clearing llc | 55 | 5.0★ (35) | Crestview, 19 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 6 | Best Landscape Solutions | 54 | 4.7★ (30) | Niceville | Sat | — |
| 7 | Fleischman's , Inc. | 54 | 4.2★ (5) | Fort Walton Beach, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Landworks | 54 | 5.0★ (16) | Miramar Beach, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Dirty Dog Land Clearing | 53 | 5.0★ (3) | Crestview, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Brunson enterprises and land services | 53 | 5.0★ (11) | Crestview, 23 mi away | Sat | — |
The 21 best excavating contractors in Niceville, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Crestview, 3 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crestview, 8 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Wright, 19 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Crestview, 19 mi away
55/100CR 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 Niceville
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 30 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Walton Beach, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#8 Landworks
Based in Miramar Beach, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crestview, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Crestview, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Destin, 9 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Niceville
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crestview, 24 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Miramar Beach, 19 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 27 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#15 Kammel Services
Based in East Milton, 17 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Crestview, 22 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Warrington, 20 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Miramar Beach, 18 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in DeFuniak Springs, 25 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crestview, 17 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in DeFuniak Springs, 25 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Forestry service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Niceville
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable Property Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Blackwater Excavation LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Diamond Plate Renovations | 5.0★ (4) | In Niceville |
| DV Lawn Care Niceville | 5.0★ (2) | In Niceville |
| Earth Workz LLC | 3 mi | |
| Emerald Coast Siteworks LLC | 12 mi | |
| Emerald Garage Door Repair Expert of Merchants | 5.0★ (8) | In Niceville |
| FLO-RIGHT SEPTIC SYSTEMS | 14 mi | |
| G3 Land and Property | 9 mi | |
| Gray Excavations LLC | 8 mi | |
| Grizzly Bear Creek Construction | In Niceville | |
| M&O General Services LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Mako Contractors | In Niceville | |
| MMR Excavating LLC | In Niceville | |
| Muse Land Works llc. | 6 mi | |
| Onsite Property & Demo LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Perez Excavation Services LLC | 3 mi | |
| Right Choice Home Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Robert Thomas Construction | 3.0★ (1) | In Niceville |
| T-N-T Tractor Services | 8 mi |
How we ranked Niceville excavating contractors
We scored 21 Niceville 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 Niceville 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 Niceville: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Niceville?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Niceville, FL is Deep South Land Clearing LLC with a CR Score of 69/100. It has 5.0★ from 125 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Day's Excavation Services, LLC (#2) and Big Cals Clearing LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 21 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Niceville?
ContractorsRanked ranks 21 excavating contractors serving Niceville, FL. 3 of them are based in Niceville; 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 Niceville are open 24/7?
2 ranked excavating contractors in Niceville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Deep South Land Clearing LLC (#1) and Big Cals Clearing LLC (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Niceville work on weekends?
9 of 21 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Deep South Land Clearing LLC (#1), Day's Excavation Services, LLC (#2) and Big Cals Clearing LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Niceville excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 21 rated excavating contractors in Niceville is 5.0★, with a median of 11 reviews. Deep South Land Clearing LLC has the most, 125 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 Niceville count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Niceville 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 Niceville
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 21 excavating contractors serving Niceville.
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