62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Tallahassee, FL (2026)
19 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Tallahassee: Common Ground Earthworks, Inc., CR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Jason Hamilton Tree Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 19.
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Most-reviewed: Jimmie Crowder Excavating & Land, 78 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 19 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
19 Tallahassee excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 19 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Tallahassee at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Common Ground Earthworks, Inc. | 62 | 5.0★ (52) | Tallahassee | — | Overall |
| 2 | Jimmie Crowder Excavating & Land | 62 | 4.6★ (78) | Tallahassee | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | Jason Hamilton Tree Service | 61 | 5.0★ (61) | Tallahassee | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Miller Landworks | 60 | 4.5★ (6) | Tallahassee | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Down & Dirty Lawn Svc | 60 | 5.0★ (56) | Tallahassee | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Corbin's Heavy Equipment and Land Development | 59 | 4.8★ (25) | Tallahassee | — | — |
| 7 | Harris Tractor Excavation and Outdoor Solutions | 59 | 5.0★ (3) | Tallahassee | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Allen's Excavation Inc | 59 | 4.9★ (7) | Tallahassee | — | — |
| 9 | Turner Land Services LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (3) | Tallahassee | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Dumpster Rental | Land Clearing | Equipment Rental | 57 | 4.8★ (6) | Tallahassee | 24/7 | — |
The 19 best excavating contractors in Tallahassee, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Tallahassee
62/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 78 Google reviews, the most in Tallahassee.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tallahassee
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tallahassee
60/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tallahassee
60/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 56 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tallahassee
59/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tallahassee
59/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Tallahassee
59/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Tallahassee
58/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Tallahassee
57/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tallahassee
57/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tallahassee
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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.
Based in Garner, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#14 Capital Asphalt
Based in Tallahassee
56/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Thomasville, 18 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tallahassee
50/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Quincy, 22 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Midway, 9 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tallahassee
48/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 2.9★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Tallahassee
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Benchmark Construction Inc | 1.0★ (1) | In Tallahassee |
| Closets by Design Tallahassee | 5.0★ (33) | In Tallahassee |
| Guardian Home Inspections & Repairs, Inc. | 4.8★ (26) | In Tallahassee |
| J Brothers LLC | 5.0★ (5) | In Tallahassee |
| Jack Kelly Asphalt Services, LLC | 4.9★ (62) | In Tallahassee |
| JBE Sitework LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Tallahassee |
| Mautz Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Tallahassee |
| McKinney Electric Of Tallahassee | 5.0★ (37) | In Tallahassee |
| MDB Infrastructure Group | In Tallahassee | |
| Morris-Depew Associates Inc | In Tallahassee | |
| Morse Construction | 5.0★ (6) | In Tallahassee |
| Muddy Feet Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Tallahassee |
| Orange State Construction, Inc. | In Tallahassee | |
| Parker Construction USA | 5.0★ (1) | In Tallahassee |
| Railey Under Construction | In Tallahassee | |
| Set Kitchens Tallahassee | 5.0★ (2) | In Tallahassee |
| Stevens Asphalt | 3.7★ (3) | In Tallahassee |
| Tallahassee Public Works Department | 1.0★ (1) | In Tallahassee |
| Unlimited Dirt Works LLC | 5.0★ (19) | In Tallahassee |
| Vieth Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Tallahassee |
How we ranked Tallahassee excavating contractors
We scored 19 Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Tallahassee?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Tallahassee, FL is Common Ground Earthworks, Inc. with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews. Jimmie Crowder Excavating & Land (#2) and Jason Hamilton Tree Service (#3) follow. We ranked 19 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Tallahassee?
ContractorsRanked ranks 19 excavating contractors serving Tallahassee, FL. 15 of them are based in Tallahassee; 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 Tallahassee are open 24/7?
5 ranked excavating contractors in Tallahassee post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Jason Hamilton Tree Service (#3), Miller Landworks (#4) and Harris Tractor Excavation and Outdoor Solutions (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Tallahassee work on weekends?
7 of 19 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Jason Hamilton Tree Service (#3), Miller Landworks (#4) and Down & Dirty Lawn Svc (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Tallahassee excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 19 rated excavating contractors in Tallahassee is 4.9★, with a median of 9 reviews. Jimmie Crowder Excavating & Land has the most, 78 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Tallahassee count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 19 excavating contractors serving Tallahassee.
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