59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Best Excavating Contractors in Owensboro, KY (2026)
15 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Owensboro: Cecil's Excavating & Contracting, CR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Bozz's Excavating, LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 15.
- 13
Most-reviewed: Super Cutz, 94 Google reviews at 4.0★, the most of 15 ranked; ranked #13.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
15 Owensboro excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 15 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Owensboro at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cecil's Excavating & Contracting | 59 | 5.0★ (10) | Owensboro | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Bozz's Excavating, LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (6) | Owensboro | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Bohannon excavation | 52 | 4.4★ (9) | Evansville, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Master Paving | 52 | 4.3★ (16) | Owensboro | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Nealen Excavating LLC | 51 | 3.3★ (4) | Owensboro | — | — |
| 6 | Murphy Excavating, LLC | 51 | 4.0★ (4) | Owensboro | — | — |
| 7 | Evergreen Lawn Care | 50 | 4.2★ (37) | Owensboro | — | — |
| 8 | S&S Earthscapes | 50 | 4.8★ (21) | Owensboro | — | — |
| 9 | Western Bluegrass, LLC | 49 | 5.0★ (6) | Murray, 19 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | RH Contractors/Stabil-loc foundation repair | 49 | 5.0★ (8) | Owensboro | Sat | — |
The 15 best excavating contractors in Owensboro, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Owensboro
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Evansville, 24 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Owensboro
52/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 16 Google reviews.
Based in Owensboro
51/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Owensboro
51/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Owensboro
50/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 37 Google reviews.
Based in Owensboro
50/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews.
Based in Murray, 19 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Owensboro
49/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Waterproofing service”.
Based in Owensboro
48/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.5★ from 27 Google reviews.
Based in Evansville, 22 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
#13 Super Cutz
Based in Evansville, 23 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.0★ from 94 Google reviews, the most in Owensboro.
Based in Boonville, 22 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Evansville, 23 mi away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Also serving Owensboro
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Abstract Excavation and Landscaping LLC | In Owensboro | |
| Affordable Concrete Solutions Owensboro | 5.0★ (4) | In Owensboro |
| B and B Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Owensboro |
| BCF Earthworks LLC | In Owensboro | |
| Clark’s Landscape and Supply | In Owensboro | |
| Cox Excavating & Hauling | 5.0★ (2) | In Owensboro |
| Gaddis | 2.5★ (2) | In Owensboro |
| Gaddis Excavating | 1.0★ (1) | In Owensboro |
| Girten Contracting | In Owensboro | |
| Greer Excavating | In Owensboro | |
| Hayden Norman Dozer Service | 5.0★ (2) | In Owensboro |
| Heath Conder's Land Works | 5.0★ (2) | In Owensboro |
| Hyland Enterprises | In Owensboro | |
| Lampkin Land Wurx LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Owensboro |
| Morris & James Construction | In Owensboro | |
| Owensboro Contracting & Excavation LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Owensboro |
| Owensboro Downtown Yard - Mulzer Crushed Stone, Inc. | 4.1★ (20) | In Owensboro |
| Rogue Marine Services Recovery & Construction LLC | In Owensboro | |
| T A Gaddis Services LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Owensboro |
| Yeiser Excavating Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | In Owensboro |
How we ranked Owensboro excavating contractors
We scored 15 Owensboro 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 Owensboro 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 Owensboro: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Owensboro?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Owensboro, KY is Cecil's Excavating & Contracting with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Bozz's Excavating, LLC (#2) and Bohannon excavation (#3) follow. We ranked 15 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Owensboro?
ContractorsRanked ranks 15 excavating contractors serving Owensboro, KY. 9 of them are based in Owensboro; 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 Owensboro are open 24/7?
3 ranked excavating contractors in Owensboro post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Cecil's Excavating & Contracting (#1), Bozz's Excavating, LLC (#2) and Bohannon excavation (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Owensboro work on weekends?
7 of 15 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Cecil's Excavating & Contracting (#1), Bozz's Excavating, LLC (#2) and Bohannon excavation (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Owensboro excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 15 rated excavating contractors in Owensboro is 4.7★, with a median of 8 reviews. Super Cutz has the most, 94 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 Owensboro count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Owensboro 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 Owensboro
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 15 excavating contractors serving Owensboro.
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