59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 760 Google reviews, the most in San Benito.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in San Benito, TX (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 San Benito: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain - Lower RGV, CR Score 59/100; 4.8★ from 760 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): M.Y Land clearing services LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 12.
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Most-reviewed: M.Y Land clearing services LLC, 21 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 12 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain - Lower RGV; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
12 San Benito excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 12 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in San Benito at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain - Lower RGV | 59 | 4.8★ (760) | Harlingen, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | M.Y Land clearing services LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (21) | Edinburg, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | L&S Construction Longoria & Son, LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (6) | San Benito | — | — |
| 4 | Abundiz Tractor and Land Clearing Service | 53 | 4.3★ (6) | Harlingen, 7 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Small Loads LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (3) | Harlingen, 8 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | La Feria Contractors Inc | 51 | 3.0★ (6) | La Feria, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Ironwood Excavation | 50 | 5.0★ (17) | Los Fresnos, 15 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | R Reyes Trucking & Tractor Services | 47 | 4.2★ (5) | San Benito | — | — |
| 9 | M3 Demolition & Excavation | 46 | 5.0★ (6) | Weslaco, 22 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Bernal Paving and Maintenance | 45 | 4.7★ (13) | Mercedes, 15 mi away | — | — |
The 12 best excavating contractors in San Benito, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Edinburg, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Benito
54/100CR 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 Harlingen, 7 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Harlingen, 8 mi away
53/100CR 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 La Feria, 12 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ 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 Los Fresnos, 15 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Benito
47/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Weslaco, 22 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mercedes, 15 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brownsville, 15 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Harlingen, 8 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving San Benito
9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Angels Cooling | 5.0★ (35) | In San Benito |
| Barrientos Plumbing | In San Benito | |
| Core Construction of RGV | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| El Venadito RB LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| JAA Excavation | 9 mi | |
| Ramarc Land Clearing & Demolition | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Rio Grande Hauling | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| RMZ Construction Services | 5.0★ (6) | In San Benito |
| VMK Concrete - Harlingen Plant | 5.0★ (1) | In San Benito |
How we ranked San Benito excavating contractors
We scored 12 San Benito 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 San Benito 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 San Benito: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in San Benito?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in San Benito, TX is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain - Lower RGV with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.8★ from 760 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. M.Y Land clearing services LLC (#2) and L&S Construction Longoria & Son, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 12 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in San Benito?
ContractorsRanked ranks 12 excavating contractors serving San Benito, TX. 2 of them are based in San Benito; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 9 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in San Benito are open 24/7?
2 ranked excavating contractors in San Benito post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain - Lower RGV (#1) and M.Y Land clearing services LLC (#2). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in San Benito work on weekends?
6 of 12 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain - Lower RGV (#1), M.Y Land clearing services LLC (#2) and Abundiz Tractor and Land Clearing Service (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do San Benito excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 12 rated excavating contractors in San Benito is 4.8★, with a median of 6 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain - Lower RGV has the most, 760 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 San Benito count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the San Benito 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 San Benito
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 12 excavating contractors serving San Benito.
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