60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Nicholasville, KY (2026)
67 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Nicholasville: Reliable Outcomes Excavation, CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 6 PM.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 67.
- 7
Most-reviewed: Apex Solutions Inc., 688 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 67 ranked; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
67 Nicholasville excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 15 are open 24/7, 35 open Saturdays and 22 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 67 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Nicholasville at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reliable Outcomes Excavation | 60 | 5.0★ (58) | Nicholasville | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.7★ (208) | Nicholasville | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Marshalls Property Maintenance | 58 | 4.8★ (47) | Frankfort, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (265) | Lexington, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Ron Eldridge Excavating | 57 | 5.0★ (11) | Nicholasville | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | True Blue Excavating | 56 | 5.0★ (10) | Nicholasville | Sat | — |
| 7 | Apex Solutions Inc. | 56 | 4.7★ (688) | Danville, 20 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 8 | Stack Tree Service | 55 | 5.0★ (74) | Lexington-Fayette, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Royal Flush Plumbing | 55 | 4.8★ (255) | Danville, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Right Track Excavating LLC | 55 | 4.7★ (12) | Richmond, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 67 best excavating contractors in Nicholasville, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Nicholasville
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 208 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Frankfort, 17 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 9 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 265 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nicholasville
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Nicholasville
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Danville, 20 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 688 Google reviews, the most in Nicholasville.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington-Fayette, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 74 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Danville, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 255 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 19 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Harrodsburg, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Lexington-Fayette, 5 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lawrenceburg, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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.
Based in Nicholasville
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#15 CMC Inc
Based in Nicholasville
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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.
Based in Lexington, 4 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nicholasville
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#19 Clear Cut LLC
Based in Nicholasville
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington-Fayette, 4 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winchester, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Georgetown, 1 mi away
53/100CR 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.
#23 Lagco Excavation
Based in Lexington, 14 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#24 Mow Power INC
Based in Nicholasville
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 40 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Georgetown, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 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 67 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Nicholasville
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 360 CONSTRUCTION | 5.0★ (8) | In Nicholasville |
| Air conditioning and HVAC Solutions Nicholasville | In Nicholasville | |
| brothers construction | In Nicholasville | |
| Chesnut Tom Excavation & Construction, LLC | In Nicholasville | |
| CKY Heating & Cooling | 5.0★ (17) | In Nicholasville |
| Cross Excavating & Dumptruck | 3.0★ (1) | In Nicholasville |
| Dream Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Nicholasville |
| Elevation Construction | 5.0★ (19) | In Nicholasville |
| FarmAir Construction | In Nicholasville | |
| Giant Roofing & Exteriors | 5.0★ (10) | In Nicholasville |
| H&L Excavating Inc. | In Nicholasville | |
| HSP Refrigeration | 5.0★ (23) | In Nicholasville |
| Jenkins & Orange Paving & Excavating Co., Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | In Nicholasville |
| LYONS CONSTRUCTION LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Nicholasville |
| Noll Construction LLC | 5.0★ (15) | In Nicholasville |
| RCL Excavation & Land Management LLC | In Nicholasville | |
| S.R.G Contracting | 5.0★ (2) | In Nicholasville |
| Shield Construction | 5.0★ (4) | In Nicholasville |
| T&C Excavating | In Nicholasville | |
| Thomas & Thomas Construction, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Nicholasville |
How we ranked Nicholasville excavating contractors
We scored 67 Nicholasville 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 Nicholasville 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 Nicholasville: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Nicholasville?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Nicholasville, KY is Reliable Outcomes Excavation with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 6 PM. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Marshalls Property Maintenance (#3) follow. We ranked 67 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Nicholasville?
ContractorsRanked ranks 67 excavating contractors serving Nicholasville, KY. 10 of them are based in Nicholasville; 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 Nicholasville are open 24/7?
15 ranked excavating contractors in Nicholasville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2), Marshalls Property Maintenance (#3) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Nicholasville work on weekends?
35 of 67 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 22 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Reliable Outcomes Excavation (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Marshalls Property Maintenance (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Nicholasville excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 67 rated excavating contractors in Nicholasville is 5.0★, with a median of 12 reviews. Apex Solutions Inc. has the most, 688 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 Nicholasville count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Nicholasville 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 Nicholasville
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 67 excavating contractors serving Nicholasville.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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