58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Panama City Beach, FL (2026)
20 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Panama City Beach: Eliot's Junk Removal LLC, CR Score 58/100; 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 8
Most-reviewed: Mr. Fence of Florida, 452 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 20 ranked; ranked #8.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
20 Panama City Beach excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 12 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 20 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Upper Grand Lagoon ranking. See Excavating contractors in Upper Grand Lagoon
Top 10 excavating contractors in Panama City Beach at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eliot's Junk Removal LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (58) | Panama City Beach | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Golden Land Services | 57 | 5.0★ (19) | Lynn Haven, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Price's Hauling - Excavator Services, Landscape Materials & Gravel Driveways | 56 | 4.8★ (42) | Lynn Haven, 12 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Southern 7 Development Services | 55 | 4.8★ (18) | Panama City, 10 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Beachside Luxury Landscaping | 53 | 4.9★ (43) | Panama City, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Sandlin Outdoor Services | 53 | 5.0★ (13) | Panama City, 18 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Panhandle Bucket Work, LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (13) | Panama City Beach | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Mr. Fence of Florida | 52 | 4.8★ (452) | Panama City, 18 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 9 | Dirt Works | 51 | 3.6★ (5) | Panama City, 16 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Redmonds Inc | 51 | 5.0★ (5) | Upper Grand Lagoon, 12 mi away | — | — |
The 20 best excavating contractors in Panama City Beach, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Lynn Haven, 12 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lynn Haven, 12 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Panama City, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Panama City, 8 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Panama City, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Panama City Beach
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Panama City, 18 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 452 Google reviews, the most in Panama City Beach.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#9 Dirt Works
Based in Panama City, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#10 Redmonds Inc
Based in Upper Grand Lagoon, 12 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Panama City, 7 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Callaway, 20 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Callaway, 5 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Earth works company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Panama City, 18 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Panama City, 10 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 28 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#16 Tractor Service
Based in Panama City, 19 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Bixby, 14 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Miramar Beach, 18 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Panama City, 17 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.0★ from 30 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Panama City, 9 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Panama City Beach excavating contractors
We scored 20 Panama City Beach 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 Panama City Beach 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 Panama City Beach: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Panama City Beach?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Panama City Beach, FL is Eliot's Junk Removal LLC with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Golden Land Services (#2) and Price's Hauling - Excavator Services, Landscape Materials & Gravel Driveways (#3) follow. We ranked 20 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Panama City Beach?
ContractorsRanked ranks 20 excavating contractors serving Panama City Beach, FL. 2 of them are based in Panama City Beach; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Panama City Beach are open 24/7?
1 ranked excavating contractor in Panama City Beach posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Eliot's Junk Removal LLC (#1). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Panama City Beach work on weekends?
12 of 20 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Eliot's Junk Removal LLC (#1), Golden Land Services (#2) and Price's Hauling - Excavator Services, Landscape Materials & Gravel Driveways (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Panama City Beach excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 20 rated excavating contractors in Panama City Beach is 5.0★, with a median of 18 reviews. Mr. Fence of Florida has the most, 452 reviews, and ranks #8. 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 Panama City Beach count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Panama City Beach 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 Panama City Beach
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 20 excavating contractors serving Panama City Beach.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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