63/100CR 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 The Villages, FL (2026)
60 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in The Villages: Aztec Land Destroyers, LLC, CR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): WB Land Clearing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 60.
- 2
Most-reviewed: Reeves Land Services, 113 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 60 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
60 The Villages excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 16 are open 24/7, 39 open Saturdays and 24 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 60 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in The Villages at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aztec Land Destroyers, LLC | 63 | 5.0★ (39) | Ocala, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Reeves Land Services | 63 | 4.9★ (113) | The Villages | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | WB Land Clearing | 60 | 4.5★ (8) | The Villages | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Central Florida Land Clearing and Tree Service | 59 | 5.0★ (25) | The Villages | — | — |
| 5 | Cooks land and lake clearing LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (16) | The Villages | — | — |
| 6 | Georges Plumbing & Excavating Inc. | 57 | 4.9★ (20) | Bellview, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Tree services land clearing and Excavation LLC | 57 | 4.7★ (40) | Bellview, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | LandFX Company | 57 | 5.0★ (16) | Citrus Springs, 10 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Billmedleyexcavationservices | 57 | 5.0★ (7) | Ocala, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Lucas Excavation and Clearing | 56 | 5.0★ (12) | Bellview, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
The 60 best excavating contractors in The Villages, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in The Villages
63/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 113 Google reviews, the most in The Villages.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in The Villages
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in The Villages
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in The Villages
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Bellview, 8 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Bellview, 15 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 40 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Citrus Springs, 10 mi away
57/100CR 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 Ocala, 9 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Bellview, 16 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lady Lake, 3 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Inverness Highlands South, 12 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Ocala, 18 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bellview, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in The Villages
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ocala, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ocala, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ 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, 5 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Inverness Highlands South, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 74 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gainesville, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 18 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Beverly Hills, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Bellview, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ocala, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 40 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Inverness Highlands South, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#25 Jetthro Services
Based in Tavares, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
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.
Also serving The Villages
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.
How we ranked The Villages excavating contractors
We scored 60 The Villages 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 The Villages 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 The Villages: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in The Villages?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in The Villages, FL is Aztec Land Destroyers, LLC with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Reeves Land Services (#2) and WB Land Clearing (#3) follow. We ranked 60 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in The Villages?
ContractorsRanked ranks 60 excavating contractors serving The Villages, FL. 6 of them are based in The Villages; 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 The Villages are open 24/7?
16 ranked excavating contractors in The Villages post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Aztec Land Destroyers, LLC (#1), WB Land Clearing (#3) and Georges Plumbing & Excavating Inc. (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in The Villages work on weekends?
39 of 60 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 24 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Aztec Land Destroyers, LLC (#1), WB Land Clearing (#3) and Georges Plumbing & Excavating Inc. (#6). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do The Villages excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 60 rated excavating contractors in The Villages is 5.0★, with a median of 9 reviews. Reeves Land Services has the most, 113 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 The Villages count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the The Villages 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 The Villages
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 60 excavating contractors serving The Villages.
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