64/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Port Charlotte, FL (2026)
74 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Port Charlotte: Florida Vegetation Control, CR Score 64/100; 4.9★ from 76 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Florida Tree & Ground Maintenance Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 74.
- 11
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services, 579 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 74 ranked; ranked #11.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
74 Port Charlotte excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 24 are open 24/7, 42 open Saturdays and 30 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 74 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Port Charlotte at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida Vegetation Control | 64 | 4.9★ (76) | Port Charlotte | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Florida Tree & Ground Maintenance Inc. | 60 | 4.8★ (326) | Punta Gorda, 2 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | ACI Tree Removal & Land Clearing | 59 | 4.9★ (131) | Osprey, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Pop's Property Management LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (18) | Arcadia, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | J&S Equipment Services LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (4) | Port Charlotte | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Liberty Tree & Land Services | 57 | 5.0★ (368) | Venice, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Walker's Land Services | 57 | 5.0★ (10) | Laurel, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Eagle view excavation | 56 | 4.8★ (6) | Port Charlotte | — | — |
| 9 | A-Services Dirt Division | 55 | 5.0★ (7) | Punta Gorda, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Billy Hay | 55 | 4.2★ (5) | Port Charlotte | — | — |
The 74 best excavating contractors in Port Charlotte, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Punta Gorda, 2 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 326 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Osprey, 10 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 131 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arcadia, 10 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Port Charlotte
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Venice, 17 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 368 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Laurel, 13 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Port Charlotte
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Punta Gorda, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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.
#10 Billy Hay
Based in Port Charlotte
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ 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 North Fort Myers, 25 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 579 Google reviews, the most in Port Charlotte.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arcadia, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cape Coral, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 213 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Laurel, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 North Port, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#16 GSE Septic
Based in North Port, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#17 Rumba Hauling
Based in North Fort Myers, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marco Island, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rotonda West, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#20 Yates Excavating
Based in Fort Myers Shores, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Port Charlotte
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Port Charlotte
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 North Port, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Port Charlotte
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Myers Shores, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Excavating contractors ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 74 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Port Charlotte
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Keller - Real Estate - RE/MAX Palm Realty | 4.9★ (76) | In Port Charlotte |
| CGF Construction Group, Inc | 4.8★ (18) | In Port Charlotte |
| Coastal Diggers & Demo Inc | In Port Charlotte | |
| Creekwood Construction LLC | 5.0★ (3) | In Port Charlotte |
| Don riggs concrete construction | In Port Charlotte | |
| Dovetailed by design | 5.0★ (1) | In Port Charlotte |
| DTBrowne Construction LLC | In Port Charlotte | |
| Edgell Industries | 5.0★ (2) | In Port Charlotte |
| Fast Grass Industries | In Port Charlotte | |
| Iron Spade Construction Group | In Port Charlotte | |
| J K Construction LLC | 1.0★ (1) | In Port Charlotte |
| J P Excavating Inc | 3.0★ (2) | In Port Charlotte |
| King Arms | In Port Charlotte | |
| Mylok Grass Cutters | In Port Charlotte | |
| NORTH STAR CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING CO. INC. | In Port Charlotte | |
| Primetime Concrete Port Charlotte | In Port Charlotte | |
| Supreme Construction | 4.0★ (1) | In Port Charlotte |
| Trim Max LLC | 5.0★ (7) | In Port Charlotte |
| Waterloo Turf Port Charlotte Artificial Grass | 5.0★ (16) | In Port Charlotte |
| Weber & Sons Inc | In Port Charlotte |
How we ranked Port Charlotte excavating contractors
We scored 74 Port Charlotte 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 Port Charlotte 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 Port Charlotte: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Port Charlotte?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Port Charlotte, FL is Florida Vegetation Control with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 4.9★ from 76 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Florida Tree & Ground Maintenance Inc. (#2) and ACI Tree Removal & Land Clearing (#3) follow. We ranked 74 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Port Charlotte?
ContractorsRanked ranks 74 excavating contractors serving Port Charlotte, FL. 10 of them are based in Port Charlotte; 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 Port Charlotte are open 24/7?
24 ranked excavating contractors in Port Charlotte post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Florida Vegetation Control (#1), Florida Tree & Ground Maintenance Inc. (#2) and ACI Tree Removal & Land Clearing (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Port Charlotte work on weekends?
42 of 74 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 30 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Florida Vegetation Control (#1), Florida Tree & Ground Maintenance Inc. (#2) and ACI Tree Removal & Land Clearing (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Port Charlotte excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 74 rated excavating contractors in Port Charlotte is 4.9★, with a median of 13 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services has the most, 579 reviews, and ranks #11. 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 Port Charlotte count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Port Charlotte 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 Port Charlotte
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 74 excavating contractors serving Port Charlotte.
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