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Best Excavating Contractors in Somerset, KY (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Somerset: Big Blue Contracting, CR Score 62/100; 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 5 PM.

  2. 4

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): KC Cutters Landscaping, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 7.

  3. 4

    Most-reviewed: KC Cutters Landscaping, 16 Google reviews at 5.0★, tied for the most of 7 ranked; ranked #4.

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

7 Somerset excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7 and 3 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 7 rated businesses.

Top 7 excavating contractors in Somerset at a glance

Top 7 excavating contractors in Somerset at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Big Blue Contracting624.8★ (16)SomersetSatOverall
2DIRT WORKS EXCAVATING LLC624.1★ (15)Somerset——
3Whittaker Enterprises594.4★ (8)SomersetSat—
4KC Cutters Landscaping585.0★ (16)Somerset24/7Emergencies, Most reviews
5Weddle Enterprises Inc583.5★ (14)Somerset——
6TL Hamilton Company553.4★ (5)Somerset——
7Eric's Lawn & Landscaping515.0★ (5)Somerset——

The 7 best excavating contractors in Somerset, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Somerset

    #1 Big Blue Contracting

    Based in Somerset

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, the most in Somerset.

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

    • 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    45 Fawn Landing Dr, Somerset, KY 42503
    View profile for Big Blue Contracting(606) 425-0366

  2. #2 DIRT WORKS EXCAVATING LLC

    Based in Somerset

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.1★ from 15 Google reviews
    Address
    721 Omega Park Rd, Somerset, KY 42501
    View profile for DIRT WORKS EXCAVATING LLC(606) 875-1439

  3. #3 Whittaker Enterprises

    Based in Somerset

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Whittaker Enterprises(606) 713-0803

  5. #5 Weddle Enterprises Inc

    Based in Somerset

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 3.5★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Weddle Enterprises Inc(606) 678-4057

  6. #6 TL Hamilton Company

    Based in Somerset

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5572 KY-39, Somerset, KY 42503
    View profile for TL Hamilton Company(606) 802-2662

How we ranked Somerset excavating contractors

We scored 7 Somerset 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Somerset 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 Somerset: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Somerset?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Somerset, KY is Big Blue Contracting with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 5 PM. DIRT WORKS EXCAVATING LLC (#2) and Whittaker Enterprises (#3) follow. We ranked 7 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Somerset?

ContractorsRanked ranks 7 excavating contractors serving Somerset, KY. 7 of them are based in Somerset; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which excavating contractors in Somerset are open 24/7?

1 ranked excavating contractor in Somerset posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is KC Cutters Landscaping (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Somerset work on weekends?

3 of 7 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Big Blue Contracting (#1), Whittaker Enterprises (#3) and KC Cutters Landscaping (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Somerset excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 7 rated excavating contractors in Somerset is 4.4★, with a median of 14 reviews. Big Blue Contracting has the most, 16 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 Somerset count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 7 excavating contractors serving Somerset.

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