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Best Excavating Contractors in Sarasota, FL (2026)

60 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Sarasota: Hy-Pro Property Solutions, CR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 75 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 2 PM.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): THS Plumbing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 60.

  3. 6

    Most-reviewed: Liberty Tree & Land Services, 368 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 60 ranked; ranked #6.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

60 Sarasota excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 13 are open 24/7, 30 open Saturdays and 15 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 60 rated businesses.

Top 10 excavating contractors in Sarasota at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Sarasota at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Hy-Pro Property Solutions595.0★ (75)Bradenton, 9 mi awaySatOverall
2THS Plumbing595.0★ (80)Sarasota24/7Emergencies
3Fehl Safe Hydrovac services595.0★ (15)Bradenton, 10 mi away24/7—
4Bies Underground Specialties LLC595.0★ (21)SarasotaSat—
5Nextgen Junk Removal & Demolition585.0★ (111)Sarasota24/7—
6Liberty Tree & Land Services575.0★ (368)Venice, 20 mi away24/7Most reviews
7Florida Gulf Coast Underground LLC574.8★ (23)Sarasota——
8CJ's Professional ArborCare LLC565.0★ (29)Gulf Gate Estates, 1 mi away24/7—
9Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services564.0★ (228)Sarasota24/7—
10Creasy's Excavating555.0★ (5)Laurel, 1 mi awaySat—

The 60 best excavating contractors in Sarasota, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Ranked #1 in Sarasota

    #1 Hy-Pro Property Solutions

    Based in Bradenton, 9 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 75 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    5619 43rd Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34208
    View profile for Hy-Pro Property Solutions(941) 713-2456

  2. #2 THS Plumbing

    Based in Sarasota

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 80 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 80 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4073 Sawyer Ct UNIT 1, Sarasota, FL 34233
    View profile for THS Plumbing(941) 306-7975

  3. #3 Fehl Safe Hydrovac services

    Based in Bradenton, 10 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 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.

    • 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3107 29th Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34208
    View profile for Fehl Safe Hydrovac services(941) 219-8397

  10. #10 Creasy's Excavating

    Based in Laurel, 1 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #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.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Creasy's Excavating(941) 441-8066

  11. #11 Graber Excavating

    Based in Sarasota

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 63 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 63 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7883 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL 34240
    View profile for Graber Excavating(941) 378-2133

  12. #12 TRAX LAND MANAGEMENT

    Based in Laurel, 13 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 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.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–6 PM
    View profile for TRAX LAND MANAGEMENT(941) 451-9113

  13. #13 Graber's Excavating

    Based in Sarasota

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    3049 Wood St, Sarasota, FL 34237
    View profile for Graber's Excavating(941) 371-8130

  14. #14 L&K Development, LLC

    Based in Memphis, 2 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 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.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for L&K Development, LLC(941) 807-3246

  15. #15 Connelly Services LLC

    Based in Sarasota

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    8980 Ogleby Creek Rd, Myakka City, FL 34251
    View profile for Connelly Services LLC(941) 567-8249

  16. #16 SRQ Grading LLC

    Based in Memphis, 2 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for SRQ Grading LLC(941) 402-1260

  17. #17 MMD Services LLC

    Based in Fruitville, 21 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for MMD Services LLC(941) 248-9690

  19. #19 Arka Excavation Demolition

    Based in Sarasota

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 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.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1680 Fruitville Rd #4, Sarasota, FL 34236
    View profile for Arka Excavation Demolition(941) 337-6058

  21. #21 Shipps Excavating, Inc

    Based in Venice, 18 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–4:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    740 Commerce Dr STE 11, Venice, FL 34292
    View profile for Shipps Excavating, Inc(941) 303-3523

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 60 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

excavating contractors in Sarasota, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26MANATEE STUMP GRINDING535.0★ (55)15 mi
27WFL Underground & Excavation524.6★ (11)24 mi
28Royal Palm Tree Services SRQ524.5★ (102)In Sarasota
29West Coast Resources524.2★ (9)10 mi
30Coast Line Land Management LLC525.0★ (3)25 mi
31Lethermon Grade Excavations525.0★ (27)15 mi
32SHORTRIDGE CUSTOM GRADING LLC514.7★ (15)17 mi
33DeJonge Excavating Contractors, Inc.514.2★ (10)20 mi
34Suncoast excavating services llc515.0★ (5)24 mi
35Sarasota Land Services Inc515.0★ (6)11 mi
36Digging Deep Construction Services515.0★ (17)11 mi
37Native Outdoor Maintenance505.0★ (32)5 mi
38Mark Blewett Excavating, Inc.504.9★ (8)17 mi
39Apex Tree And Landscape504.5★ (42)3 mi
40Suncoast excavating505.0★ (3)20 mi
41Raucci Unleashed Inc.505.0★ (4)21 mi
42Watson's Services Inc505.0★ (4)16 mi
43AMR Clearing and Hauling495.0★ (19)18 mi
44American Excavation & Demolition LLC495.0★ (5)23 mi
45EZ Enterprises of Sarasota, Inc.495.0★ (7)2 mi
46Pittman Trucking & Tractor Services494.6★ (5)25 mi
47Tri-County Land Development Inc484.7★ (3)24 mi
48Wagler Construction484.2★ (10)In Sarasota
49DeClercq Construction Inc.485.0★ (47)17 mi
50GLT, LLC475.0★ (10)13 mi

Also serving Sarasota

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.

Unranked excavating contractors serving Sarasota
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Alpine Exteriors | Siding, Windows & Roofing5.0★ (2)In Sarasota
Ampersand Construction LLC5.0★ (2)In Sarasota
Elite Epoxy Sarasota5.0★ (6)In Sarasota
Embossed HVAC Repair Sarasota5.0★ (4)In Sarasota
EZ Sarasota HVAC Repair5.0★ (4)In Sarasota
Galactic HVAC Repair Sarasota5.0★ (6)In Sarasota
General Construction & Engineering Services RR4.4★ (26)In Sarasota
Kodiak Steel Buildings4.1★ (9)In Sarasota
Landmark Construction of Sarasota, Inc.4.5★ (2)In Sarasota
Legacy Concrete Sarasota5.0★ (1)In Sarasota
Millers' Coastline Construction5.0★ (15)In Sarasota
Patinated HVAC Repair Sarasota5.0★ (2)In Sarasota
Pierce Contracting3.0★ (2)In Sarasota
Ritz Construction Corp.3.0★ (2)In Sarasota
Sarasota Garage Door Repair5.0★ (19)In Sarasota
Sarasota Roofing LLC5.0★ (1)In Sarasota
SkyDome Construction5.0★ (1)In Sarasota
Soldered HVAC Repair Sarasota5.0★ (4)In Sarasota
Sovereign HVAC Repair Sarasota5.0★ (4)In Sarasota
THRIVE Construction LLC5.0★ (9)In Sarasota

How we ranked Sarasota excavating contractors

We scored 60 Sarasota 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Sarasota data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Excavating contractors in Sarasota: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Sarasota?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Sarasota, FL is Hy-Pro Property Solutions with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 5.0★ from 75 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 2 PM. THS Plumbing (#2) and Fehl Safe Hydrovac services (#3) follow. We ranked 60 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Sarasota?

ContractorsRanked ranks 60 excavating contractors serving Sarasota, FL. 13 of them are based in Sarasota; 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 Sarasota are open 24/7?

13 ranked excavating contractors in Sarasota post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are THS Plumbing (#2), Fehl Safe Hydrovac services (#3) and Nextgen Junk Removal & Demolition (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Sarasota work on weekends?

30 of 60 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 15 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Hy-Pro Property Solutions (#1), THS Plumbing (#2) and Fehl Safe Hydrovac services (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Sarasota excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 60 rated excavating contractors in Sarasota is 5.0★, with a median of 12 reviews. Liberty Tree & Land Services has the most, 368 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 Sarasota count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Sarasota 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 Sarasota

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 60 excavating contractors serving Sarasota.

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