64/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Ocala, FL (2026)
49 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Ocala: Aztec Land Destroyers, LLC, CR Score 64/100; 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Tractor Services LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 49.
- 19
Most-reviewed: Branson & Son's Septic and Property Solutions, 166 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 49 ranked; ranked #19.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
49 Ocala excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 18 are open 24/7, 33 open Saturdays and 23 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 49 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Ocala at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aztec Land Destroyers, LLC | 64 | 5.0★ (39) | Ocala | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Excavation Specialist LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (23) | Ocala | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Tractor Services LLC | 58 | 4.2★ (5) | Ocala | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Billmedleyexcavationservices | 58 | 5.0★ (7) | Ocala | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Tree services land clearing and Excavation LLC | 58 | 4.7★ (40) | Bellview, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Lucas Excavation and Clearing | 58 | 5.0★ (12) | Bellview, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Reeves Land Services | 57 | 4.9★ (113) | The Villages, 18 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Total Urban Forestry | 57 | 4.7★ (40) | Ocala | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Integrity Excavation & Land Clearing, LLC | 57 | 3.9★ (14) | Ocala | — | — |
| 10 | Timmy's Grading Services LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (8) | Ocala | Sat | — |
The 49 best excavating contractors in Ocala, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Ocala
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ocala
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ocala
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Bellview, 7 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 40 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bellview, 6 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 The Villages, 18 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 113 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ocala
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 40 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ocala
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ocala
57/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Ocala
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in The Villages, 5 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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.
#13 WB Land Clearing
Based in The Villages, 12 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Inverness Highlands South, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Ocala
56/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ocala
56/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ocala
56/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ocala
55/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Citra, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 166 Google reviews, the most in Ocala.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gainesville, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#21 Earthmovers Inc
Based in Ocala
55/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bellview, 16 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ocala
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 69 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bellview, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ocala
54/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
All 49 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #49, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
Also serving Ocala
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A & A Trucking & Excavating | 4.0★ (2) | In Ocala |
| A-1 Payless Septic Service, Inc | 4.2★ (91) | In Ocala |
| AAA Tree & Landscaping Services | 3.5★ (2) | In Ocala |
| Armstrong Homes | 3.1★ (68) | In Ocala |
| ATS Construction LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Ocala |
| Brije Custom Homes and General Contractor | 5.0★ (2) | In Ocala |
| CBS Underground Inc | 1.0★ (6) | In Ocala |
| Delva One Construction | 5.0★ (3) | In Ocala |
| Ebert Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Ocala |
| Elite Epoxy Ocala | 5.0★ (9) | In Ocala |
| Florida Legacy Construction LLC | 5.0★ (33) | In Ocala |
| McLauchlin & Company | 4.8★ (23) | In Ocala |
| NuHe Construction & Integrity Design Group | 1.0★ (2) | In Ocala |
| Ocala Refrigeration and Air | 5.0★ (9) | In Ocala |
| Ocala Underground Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Ocala |
| Precision Asphalt Ocala | 5.0★ (13) | In Ocala |
| Ranger construction | 5.0★ (5) | In Ocala |
| Salser Construction, LLC | 4.0★ (20) | In Ocala |
| TWH light excavation | 3.0★ (2) | In Ocala |
| West 2 West Construction | 1.0★ (2) | In Ocala |
How we ranked Ocala excavating contractors
We scored 49 Ocala 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 Ocala 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 Ocala: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Ocala?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Ocala, FL is Aztec Land Destroyers, LLC with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Excavation Specialist LLC (#2) and Tractor Services LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 49 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Ocala?
ContractorsRanked ranks 49 excavating contractors serving Ocala, FL. 23 of them are based in Ocala; 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 Ocala are open 24/7?
18 ranked excavating contractors in Ocala post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Aztec Land Destroyers, LLC (#1), Tractor Services LLC (#3) and Tree services land clearing and Excavation LLC (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Ocala work on weekends?
33 of 49 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 23 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Aztec Land Destroyers, LLC (#1), Excavation Specialist LLC (#2) and Tractor Services LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Ocala excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 49 rated excavating contractors in Ocala is 5.0★, with a median of 9 reviews. Branson & Son's Septic and Property Solutions has the most, 166 reviews, and ranks #19. 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 Ocala count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Ocala 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 Ocala
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 49 excavating contractors serving Ocala.
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