61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Pace, FL (2026)
37 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Pace: Castaway Enterprises, CR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Diversified Land Clearing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 37.
- 10
Most-reviewed: JLG Septic, 954 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 37 ranked; ranked #10.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
37 Pace excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 14 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 37 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Pace at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Castaway Enterprises | 61 | 5.0★ (22) | Gonzalez, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Diversified Land Clearing | 60 | 4.9★ (35) | Milton, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Earth advocate LLC. | 59 | 5.0★ (39) | Ferry Pass, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Dad Bod Tractor and Equipment Services | 57 | 5.0★ (30) | East Milton, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Diversified Property Works | 55 | 4.8★ (372) | Gonzalez, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Three Trade Consultants | 55 | 4.6★ (31) | Milton, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | F & H Unlimited, Inc | 55 | 5.0★ (11) | Milton, 10 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Knight Hauling | 54 | 4.3★ (10) | Milton, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Veterans Way Excavating | 54 | 4.8★ (21) | Milton, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | JLG Septic | 54 | 5.0★ (954) | Gulf Breeze, 15 mi away | — | Most reviews |
The 37 best excavating contractors in Pace, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Milton, 10 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ferry Pass, 16 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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.
Based in East Milton, 12 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gonzalez, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 372 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Milton, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Milton, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Milton, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Milton, 6 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 JLG Septic
Based in Gulf Breeze, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 954 Google reviews, the most in Pace.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pace
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 205 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Milton, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cantonment, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Ferry Pass, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Milton, 15 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Ensley, 7 mi away
52/100CR 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.
#17 PAC SITEWORK
Based in Claiborne, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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.
Based in Gonzalez, 17 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brent, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Pensacola, 5 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Pensacola, 11 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pensacola, 12 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Foley, 24 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gonzalez, 5 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 47 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pensacola, 9 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 56 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 37 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #37, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Action Enterprises of Pensacola | 49 | 5.0★ (3) | 11 mi |
| 27 | A Cut Above Landscaping | 49 | 4.8★ (89) | 13 mi |
| 28 | Beulah Excavating | 48 | 3.7★ (3) | 10 mi |
| 29 | Bennett Excavating | 48 | 5.0★ (4) | 24 mi |
| 30 | Odom Environmental Services LLC | 47 | 5.0★ (6) | 4 mi |
| 31 | Mr. Fence of Florida | 47 | 4.7★ (15) | 9 mi |
| 32 | Santa Rosa Siteworks LLC | 46 | 3.7★ (3) | 7 mi |
| 33 | Visionary Contracting | 46 | 4.3★ (6) | 6 mi |
| 34 | Pelican Prestige Landscaping | 46 | 5.0★ (5) | 15 mi |
| 35 | Answered Prayer Tree Services | 46 | 5.0★ (5) | 15 mi |
| 36 | DN Bobcat/Trees Plus | 45 | 4.6★ (27) | 19 mi |
| 37 | Site & Utility LLC Paving Contractor | 45 | 4.2★ (5) | 9 mi |
Also serving Pace
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Blackwater Excavation LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Busy B | 8 mi | |
| Castellani Hauling Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Catalina Land Management LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Christian Hauling & Excavation | 4.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| DELLACROCE DOZER SERVICE LLC | 4 mi | |
| Diamond Hardscape LLC | 9 mi | |
| Dillard Land Services, LLC | 7 mi | |
| Emerald Coast Land Management | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Handy Dandys Incorporated | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Herrman’s Land Services LLC | 5 mi | |
| JB Southern Land Service LLC | In Pace | |
| John Joiner Fill Dirt Sand & Gravel | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Mike's Excavating & Landscaping | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Playing in the Dirt, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| RC Gulf Coast Contractors | 1.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| SMTeague LLC site work | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Superior AC & Heat | 4.9★ (56) | In Pace |
| Voss Land Improvement LLC | 6 mi | |
| Warrington Utility & Excavating, Inc. | In Pace |
How we ranked Pace excavating contractors
We scored 37 Pace 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 Pace 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 Pace: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Pace?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Pace, FL is Castaway Enterprises with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Diversified Land Clearing (#2) and Earth advocate LLC. (#3) follow. We ranked 37 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Pace?
ContractorsRanked ranks 37 excavating contractors serving Pace, FL. 1 of them is based in Pace; 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 Pace are open 24/7?
6 ranked excavating contractors in Pace post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Castaway Enterprises (#1), Diversified Land Clearing (#2) and Earth advocate LLC. (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Pace work on weekends?
14 of 37 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Castaway Enterprises (#1), Diversified Land Clearing (#2) and Earth advocate LLC. (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Pace excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 37 rated excavating contractors in Pace is 4.9★, with a median of 11 reviews. JLG Septic has the most, 954 reviews, and ranks #10. 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 Pace count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Pace 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 Pace
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 37 excavating contractors serving Pace.
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