64/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 79 Google reviews, the most in Russellville.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Russellville, AR (2026)
14 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Russellville: Laser Level Dirt Works, CR Score 64/100; 5.0★ from 79 Google reviews.
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Most-reviewed: Sanderson Excavation & Clearing Co., 52 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 14 ranked after Laser Level Dirt Works; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
14 Russellville excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 14 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Russellville at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laser Level Dirt Works | 64 | 5.0★ (79) | Russellville | — | Overall |
| 2 | Trax-n-Tractor Excavation | 63 | 5.0★ (39) | Russellville | Sat | — |
| 3 | Altman's Land Management | 62 | 5.0★ (21) | Russellville | Sat | — |
| 4 | Sanderson Excavation & Clearing Co. | 59 | 5.0★ (52) | Russellville | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | OtherSide Excavation | 58 | 5.0★ (3) | Russellville | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | The Dirt Doctor, LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (9) | Clarksville, 15 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Whorton Excavating | 55 | 5.0★ (4) | Russellville | — | — |
| 8 | Chisum Bros Excavating and Trucking | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | Russellville | Evenings | — |
| 9 | Cove Creek Construction | 54 | 4.3★ (11) | Clarksville, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Jones Land Management | 52 | 5.0★ (4) | Clarksville, 21 mi away | Sat | — |
The 14 best excavating contractors in Russellville, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Russellville
63/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Russellville
62/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Russellville
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Russellville
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Clarksville, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Russellville
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Russellville
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Clarksville, 22 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Clarksville, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Clarksville, 23 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Russellville
51/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Russellville
49/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Land surveyor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morrilton, 20 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Russellville
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chisum Bros Construction Truck | In Russellville | |
| Cochran-Higgs Construction Inc | In Russellville | |
| Curtis Construction Inc | In Russellville | |
| James Followill Construction | 4.0★ (2) | In Russellville |
| Jim's Lawn Care | 3.7★ (3) | In Russellville |
| Premier Facilities Group | In Russellville | |
| Rios Construction Services LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Russellville |
| River Valley Winwater Works Co | 4.7★ (3) | In Russellville |
| Robinson, Inc. | In Russellville | |
| Roy's Lawn Care | In Russellville | |
| S&J PAINTING SOLUTIONS LLC | 5.0★ (12) | In Russellville |
| Tullous Construction | In Russellville |
How we ranked Russellville excavating contractors
We scored 14 Russellville 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 Russellville 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 Russellville: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Russellville?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Russellville, AR is Laser Level Dirt Works with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 5.0★ from 79 Google reviews. Trax-n-Tractor Excavation (#2) and Altman's Land Management (#3) follow. We ranked 14 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Russellville?
ContractorsRanked ranks 14 excavating contractors serving Russellville, AR. 9 of them are based in Russellville; 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 Russellville work on weekends?
6 of 14 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Trax-n-Tractor Excavation (#2), Altman's Land Management (#3) and OtherSide Excavation (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Russellville excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 14 rated excavating contractors in Russellville is 5.0★, with a median of 7 reviews. Laser Level Dirt Works has the most, 79 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 Russellville count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Russellville 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 Russellville
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 14 excavating contractors serving Russellville.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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