61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews, the most in Paducah.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Paducah, KY (2026)
11 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Paducah: Heartland Construction & Excavating LLC, CR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Poats Land Management LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 11.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Fechers Land Management, 22 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 11 ranked after Heartland Construction & Excavating LLC; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
11 Paducah excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 11 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Paducah at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heartland Construction & Excavating LLC | 61 | 4.8★ (25) | Paducah | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Poats Land Management LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (4) | Paducah | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Black Line Excavation - Land Clearing | 60 | 5.0★ (6) | Paducah | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Lindley Excavating llc | 58 | 5.0★ (3) | Paducah | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Fechers Land Management | 57 | 5.0★ (22) | Paducah | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 6 | Greer's Excavating | 57 | 4.4★ (5) | Paducah | Sat | — |
| 7 | Lambert's Gravel & Excavating | 56 | 3.0★ (4) | Paducah | — | — |
| 8 | B & N Excavating and Trucking | 55 | 4.2★ (5) | Paducah | — | — |
| 9 | Quint Utilities and Excavating | 53 | 5.0★ (5) | Metropolis, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Jerel L Childers Excavating | 53 | 3.0★ (4) | Metropolis, 11 mi away | — | — |
The 11 best excavating contractors in Paducah, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Paducah
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Paducah
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Paducah
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Paducah
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Paducah
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Paducah
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ 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 Paducah
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Metropolis, 10 mi away
53/100CR 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 Metropolis, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ 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 Paducah
50/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Paducah
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Abell Rail Service & Excavating LLC | 1.0★ (1) | In Paducah |
| Ainsworth Land Development | In Paducah | |
| Arterburn Construction, Inc. | In Paducah | |
| Barnhill Excavating | In Paducah | |
| Danny Cope & Sons Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Paducah |
| Do-All Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Paducah |
| Donnie Edwards Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Paducah |
| Golightly Property Development | In Paducah | |
| Hack Building Construction Company | 5.0★ (1) | In Paducah |
| Happy Pig Dirt Works | In Paducah | |
| Jay's Excavating | 3.0★ (2) | In Paducah |
| Kettric Construction Co | In Paducah | |
| Maxim Construction | 3.7★ (3) | In Paducah |
| Midstates Construction Inc. | In Paducah | |
| Morreau Land & Site | In Paducah | |
| Rodney Hall Custom Hauling & Excavation | In Paducah | |
| Tri-Star Construction | In Paducah | |
| Wilcox Precision Construction and Countertops | In Paducah | |
| Wood Brothers Excavating | In Paducah | |
| Wurth Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Paducah |
How we ranked Paducah excavating contractors
We scored 11 Paducah 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 Paducah 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 Paducah: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Paducah?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Paducah, KY is Heartland Construction & Excavating LLC with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Poats Land Management LLC (#2) and Black Line Excavation - Land Clearing (#3) follow. We ranked 11 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Paducah?
ContractorsRanked ranks 11 excavating contractors serving Paducah, KY. 9 of them are based in Paducah; 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 Paducah are open 24/7?
2 ranked excavating contractors in Paducah post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Poats Land Management LLC (#2) and Fechers Land Management (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Paducah work on weekends?
5 of 11 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Heartland Construction & Excavating LLC (#1), Poats Land Management LLC (#2) and Black Line Excavation - Land Clearing (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Paducah excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 11 rated excavating contractors in Paducah is 4.8★, with a median of 5 reviews. Heartland Construction & Excavating LLC has the most, 25 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Paducah count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Paducah 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 Paducah
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 11 excavating contractors serving Paducah.
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