59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Odessa, TX (2026)
18 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Odessa: Gorilla Builders, CR Score 59/100; 4.9★ from 15 Google reviews.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Badger Daylighting Hydrovac Truck Excavating Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 18.
- 2
Most-reviewed: Williams Paving & Excavation, 33 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 18 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
18 Odessa 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 4.8★ across 18 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Odessa at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gorilla Builders | 59 | 4.9★ (15) | West Odessa, 8 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Williams Paving & Excavation | 59 | 4.6★ (33) | Odessa | Sat | Most reviews |
| 3 | Badger Daylighting Hydrovac Truck Excavating Services | 58 | 5.0★ (12) | Midland, 19 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | 4 D Excavating, Inc. | 57 | 4.5★ (11) | Odessa | — | — |
| 5 | Caliche Plus | 57 | 3.2★ (18) | Odessa | — | — |
| 6 | Shoemake Co | 56 | 5.0★ (4) | Odessa | — | — |
| 7 | Burton oil | 56 | 3.7★ (3) | Midland, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | West Texas Dirt Movers Inc | 55 | 4.7★ (3) | Odessa | — | — |
| 9 | Rangefinder Excavation | 54 | 5.0★ (5) | Midland, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Bobby Stalvey Construction | 51 | 5.0★ (4) | Midland, 20 mi away | — | — |
The 18 best excavating contractors in Odessa, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Odessa
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 33 Google reviews, the most in Odessa.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Midland, 19 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Odessa
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#5 Caliche Plus
Based in Odessa
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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.
#6 Shoemake Co
Based in Odessa
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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.
#7 Burton oil
Based in Midland, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Odessa
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Midland, 20 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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, 17 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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.
#12 Clean-Co Systems
Based in Midland, 18 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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
50/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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.
Based in Midland, 21 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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, 18 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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, 17 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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, 19 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#18 RRC Construction
Based in Midland, 12 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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.
Also serving Odessa
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-1 Construction Co Inc | 3.0★ (2) | In Odessa |
| AAA Construction And Energy Services | In Odessa | |
| Avs Backhoe Services & Construction, INC. | 4.3★ (6) | In Odessa |
| Bobcat Sales & Services | 3.0★ (2) | In Odessa |
| C and C Texas Brush Control LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Odessa |
| Catalyst Construction | 1.0★ (1) | In Odessa |
| Crouch Construction | In Odessa | |
| D&C Backhoe Services | 3.0★ (2) | In Odessa |
| Elite Odessa Spray Foam | In Odessa | |
| First Tier Construction, LLC | 5.0★ (3) | In Odessa |
| GR Construction | 4.0★ (1) | In Odessa |
| JD Pro-Service | 3.0★ (1) | In Odessa |
| JKR Construction | In Odessa | |
| JL Underground, Inc. | In Odessa | |
| JV Construction and Concrete Services | 5.0★ (2) | In Odessa |
| Paving Pro | 5.0★ (2) | In Odessa |
| Permian Demolition Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Odessa |
| Texas Concrete | 5.0★ (45) | In Odessa |
| TxDOT Odessa District Headquarters And Area Engineer | 3.1★ (7) | In Odessa |
| West Texas Boring Co Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Odessa |
How we ranked Odessa excavating contractors
We scored 18 Odessa 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 Odessa 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 Odessa: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Odessa?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Odessa, TX is Gorilla Builders with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.9★ from 15 Google reviews. Williams Paving & Excavation (#2) and Badger Daylighting Hydrovac Truck Excavating Services (#3) follow. We ranked 18 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Odessa?
ContractorsRanked ranks 18 excavating contractors serving Odessa, TX. 6 of them are based in Odessa; 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 Odessa are open 24/7?
4 ranked excavating contractors in Odessa post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Badger Daylighting Hydrovac Truck Excavating Services (#3), Burton oil (#7) and Rangefinder Excavation (#9). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Odessa work on weekends?
6 of 18 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Williams Paving & Excavation (#2), Badger Daylighting Hydrovac Truck Excavating Services (#3) and Burton oil (#7). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Odessa excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 18 rated excavating contractors in Odessa is 4.8★, with a median of 5 reviews. Williams Paving & Excavation has the most, 33 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Odessa count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Odessa 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 Odessa
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 18 excavating contractors serving Odessa.
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