56/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 52 Google reviews, the most in Paragould.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Paragould, AR (2026)
12 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Paragould: Cole's Plumbing & Excavating, CR Score 56/100; 4.2★ from 52 Google reviews.
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Most-reviewed: Stuebe Excavation & Equipment Rentals, 33 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 12 ranked after Cole's Plumbing & Excavating; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
12 Paragould excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 12 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Paragould at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cole's Plumbing & Excavating | 56 | 4.2★ (52) | Paragould | — | Overall |
| 2 | Stuebe Excavation & Equipment Rentals | 56 | 5.0★ (33) | Jonesboro, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | Stillwell & Sons Septic Tank | 55 | 3.0★ (4) | Paragould | — | — |
| 4 | Noxburn Design Works | 55 | 5.0★ (6) | Paragould | — | — |
| 5 | Michelle's Excavating Inc. | 54 | 4.7★ (10) | Jonesboro, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | AR Excavation & Land Clearing | 52 | 5.0★ (10) | Jonesboro, 23 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Shannon Kee Construction LLC | 51 | 3.8★ (12) | Jonesboro, 18 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Gillis Inc | 51 | 4.0★ (5) | Jonesboro, 20 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | EOE Masonry Brick's & Chimney Inspection Ltd | 50 | 4.3★ (6) | Paragould | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | A-1 Trenching & Backhoe | 49 | 4.3★ (3) | Jonesboro, 22 mi away | — | — |
The 12 best excavating contractors in Paragould, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Jonesboro, 19 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Paragould
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Paragould
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Jonesboro, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jonesboro, 23 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jonesboro, 18 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#8 Gillis Inc
Based in Jonesboro, 20 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Paragould
50/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Masonry contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jonesboro, 22 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ 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 Jonesboro, 24 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jonesboro, 21 mi away
42/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Paragould
12 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Edrington Construction Co | 5.0★ (1) | In Paragould |
| Goins Backhoe Service | 5.0★ (1) | In Paragould |
| Gramling Excavation, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Paragould |
| Irvin Excavating & Hauling | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Jonesboro Jack Land Clearing | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Lance Bradley Excavating | In Paragould | |
| Land Clearing | 21 mi | |
| Leroy & Rebecca D | 4.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Meadows Construction Co | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Paragould Pro Land Clearing | In Paragould | |
| PRECISION BUILDERS CONSTRUCTION LLC | In Paragould | |
| Ron's Excavating | In Paragould |
How we ranked Paragould excavating contractors
We scored 12 Paragould 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 Paragould 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 Paragould: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Paragould?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Paragould, AR is Cole's Plumbing & Excavating with a CR Score of 56/100. It has 4.2★ from 52 Google reviews. Stuebe Excavation & Equipment Rentals (#2) and Stillwell & Sons Septic Tank (#3) follow. We ranked 12 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Paragould?
ContractorsRanked ranks 12 excavating contractors serving Paragould, AR. 4 of them are based in Paragould; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 12 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Paragould work on weekends?
3 of 12 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Stuebe Excavation & Equipment Rentals (#2), AR Excavation & Land Clearing (#6) and EOE Masonry Brick's & Chimney Inspection Ltd (#9). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Paragould excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 12 rated excavating contractors in Paragould is 4.3★, with a median of 8 reviews. Cole's Plumbing & Excavating has the most, 52 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 Paragould count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Paragould 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 Paragould
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 12 excavating contractors serving Paragould.
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