60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Tavares, FL (2026)
53 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Tavares: Aztec Land Destroyers, LLC, CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 4
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Midland Contractors LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 53.
- 6
Most-reviewed: Reeves Land Services, 113 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 53 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
53 Tavares excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 9 are open 24/7, 34 open Saturdays and 17 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 53 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Tavares at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aztec Land Destroyers, LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (39) | Ocala, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | JPM Property Solutions | 59 | 5.0★ (54) | Lutz, 22 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Jetthro Services | 58 | 4.8★ (10) | Tavares | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Midland Contractors LLC | 57 | 4.6★ (20) | Four Corners, 19 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Blue Skies Tractor Corporation | 57 | 5.0★ (4) | Tavares | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Reeves Land Services | 57 | 4.9★ (113) | The Villages, 23 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 7 | Cooks land and lake clearing LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (16) | The Villages, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | LandFX Company | 56 | 5.0★ (16) | Citrus Springs, 11 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Welder's Fill Dirt | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | Tavares | — | — |
| 10 | Lake Site Services, LLC. | 55 | 5.0★ (5) | Eustis, 4 mi away | Sat | — |
The 53 best excavating contractors in Tavares, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Lutz, 22 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tavares
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Four Corners, 19 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tavares
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 The Villages, 23 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 113 Google reviews, the most in Tavares.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in The Villages, 3 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Citrus Springs, 11 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tavares
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Eustis, 4 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #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.
Based in Groveland, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Clermont, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kathleen, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fussels Corner, 4 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #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.
Based in Plant City, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Bellview, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ocala, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Minneola, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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.
Based in Lady Lake, 14 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Beverly Hills, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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.
Based in Horizon West, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Winter Garden, 19 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lady Lake, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wildwood, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tavares
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.8★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
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 53 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Tavares
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 |
|---|---|---|
| APEX SITE DEVELOPMENT | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| BellasHandymanService | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Bright Side | 5.0★ (161) | In Tavares |
| CALL OF DOOTY LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Central Florida Bobcat Services | 3.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| CNC Landscaping | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Cutting Edge Land Clearing and Management, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Cypress Home Co. | 5.0★ (2) | In Tavares |
| Faithworks Total Ground Maintenance, LLC | 3.6★ (38) | In Tavares |
| JB’s grading and landclearing | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Jim Passino Excavating-Hauling | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| KG Land Services LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Norman & Norman Land Clearing | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| On-Point Landscaping LLC | 5.0★ (25) | In Tavares |
| Orange Irrigation, Drainage & Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Precision Site Work | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| RD Siteworks | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Sapper Construction and Tractor Works | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Taylor's Land Clearing | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Total Site Development | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
How we ranked Tavares excavating contractors
We scored 53 Tavares 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 Tavares 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 Tavares: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Tavares?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Tavares, FL is Aztec Land Destroyers, LLC with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. JPM Property Solutions (#2) and Jetthro Services (#3) follow. We ranked 53 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Tavares?
ContractorsRanked ranks 53 excavating contractors serving Tavares, FL. 4 of them are based in Tavares; 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 Tavares are open 24/7?
9 ranked excavating contractors in Tavares post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Aztec Land Destroyers, LLC (#1), Midland Contractors LLC (#4) and Georges Plumbing & Excavating Inc. (#16). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Tavares work on weekends?
34 of 53 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 17 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Aztec Land Destroyers, LLC (#1), JPM Property Solutions (#2) and Jetthro Services (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Tavares excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 53 rated excavating contractors in Tavares is 5.0★, with a median of 9 reviews. Reeves Land Services has the most, 113 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 Tavares count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Tavares 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 Tavares
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 53 excavating contractors serving Tavares.
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