57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Shelbyville, TN (2026)
37 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Shelbyville: Allen Co. Land Services, CR Score 57/100; 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Nothing But Chips - Tree Removal + Land Clearing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 37.
- 6
Most-reviewed: Kelley's Tree Service, 137 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 37 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
37 Shelbyville excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 24 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 37 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Shelbyville at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allen Co. Land Services | 57 | 5.0★ (11) | Lynchburg, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Mooneyham Excavation | 57 | 5.0★ (7) | Shelbyville | Sat | — |
| 3 | Nothing But Chips - Tree Removal + Land Clearing | 56 | 4.9★ (114) | Spring Hill, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Walls Excavation And Septic | 56 | 4.8★ (22) | Lynchburg, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | JJ’s Excavating LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (33) | Lynchburg, 20 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Kelley's Tree Service | 56 | 4.9★ (137) | Loudon, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 7 | Edwards Excavating | 56 | 5.0★ (17) | Murfreesboro, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Barnes Grading and Excavation, LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | Shelbyville | Sat | — |
| 9 | Trott Co Excavation | 55 | 5.0★ (12) | Shelbyville | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Gambill Excavation | 55 | 3.7★ (3) | Lynchburg, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 37 best excavating contractors in Shelbyville, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Shelbyville
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Spring Hill, 23 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 114 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lynchburg, 5 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lynchburg, 20 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Loudon, 22 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 137 Google reviews, the most in Shelbyville.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Murfreesboro, 13 mi away
56/100CR 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 Shelbyville
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 Shelbyville
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lynchburg, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manchester, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Manchester, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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.
#13 King of Dirt
Based in Lewisburg, 24 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Chattanooga, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fayetteville, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lynchburg, 19 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Murfreesboro, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Spring Hill, 16 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Christiana, 18 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#21 Elite Earthworks
Based in Murfreesboro, 14 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 22 mi away
51/100CR 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 Columbia, 19 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Shelbyville
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.1★ from 33 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Christiana, 19 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
All 37 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #37, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Bobo Construction & Land Management | 50 | 5.0★ (18) | 4 mi |
| 27 | Rollins Excavating Co LLC | 50 | 3.5★ (8) | 24 mi |
| 28 | Justin's Lawn and Landscape | 50 | 4.8★ (50) | 23 mi |
| 29 | Stinnett Services | 49 | 5.0★ (21) | 20 mi |
| 30 | Beach Excavating LLC | 49 | 5.0★ (4) | 22 mi |
| 31 | Clune Excavating and Land Clearing | 49 | 5.0★ (3) | 18 mi |
| 32 | Land Servants LLC | 49 | 5.0★ (6) | In Shelbyville |
| 33 | Corbin Services LLC Murfreesboro Land Clearing | 48 | 5.0★ (3) | 15 mi |
| 34 | C & B Concrete Construction | 47 | 5.0★ (3) | 10 mi |
| 35 | Alcorn Drainage and Land Works | 45 | 5.0★ (6) | 23 mi |
| 36 | American Dirtworks | 45 | 5.0★ (6) | 17 mi |
| 37 | Timco Construction | 44 | 5.0★ (8) | 21 mi |
Also serving Shelbyville
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A&E Concrete | 5.0★ (2) | In Shelbyville |
| Bison Construction & Equipment LLC | 3.7★ (3) | In Shelbyville |
| Bush Trucking, Excavating & Lime Service | In Shelbyville | |
| Clardy Trucking & Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Cornerstone Ground Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| D Lee's Paving | 5.0★ (12) | In Shelbyville |
| Flat Creek Land Clearing,LLC | In Shelbyville | |
| Floyd's Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | In Shelbyville |
| J&A Woodworx | 5.0★ (3) | In Shelbyville |
| Jgs Construction llc | In Shelbyville | |
| Kendall Cook Construction LLC | In Shelbyville | |
| Pleasant Valley Excavating LLC | In Shelbyville | |
| Striker Sealcoating and Striping LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Shelbyville |
| TN Elite Asphalt Paving | 5.0★ (5) | In Shelbyville |
| TopLine Construction Group | In Shelbyville | |
| TopLine Construction Group LLC | In Shelbyville | |
| ULM Construction | In Shelbyville | |
| Whitney'sLLC | In Shelbyville | |
| Wholesale Supply Group | 5.0★ (10) | In Shelbyville |
| Zack Of All Trades LLC | 4.8★ (23) | In Shelbyville |
How we ranked Shelbyville excavating contractors
We scored 37 Shelbyville 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 Shelbyville 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 Shelbyville: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Shelbyville?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Shelbyville, TN is Allen Co. Land Services with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Mooneyham Excavation (#2) and Nothing But Chips - Tree Removal + Land Clearing (#3) follow. We ranked 37 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Shelbyville?
ContractorsRanked ranks 37 excavating contractors serving Shelbyville, TN. 5 of them are based in Shelbyville; 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 Shelbyville are open 24/7?
7 ranked excavating contractors in Shelbyville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Allen Co. Land Services (#1), Nothing But Chips - Tree Removal + Land Clearing (#3) and Kelley's Tree Service (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Shelbyville work on weekends?
24 of 37 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Allen Co. Land Services (#1), Mooneyham Excavation (#2) and Nothing But Chips - Tree Removal + Land Clearing (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Shelbyville excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 37 rated excavating contractors in Shelbyville is 5.0★, with a median of 9 reviews. Kelley's Tree Service has the most, 137 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 Shelbyville count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Shelbyville 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 Shelbyville
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 37 excavating contractors serving Shelbyville.
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