61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 394 Google reviews, the most in Tyler.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Tyler, TX (2026)
32 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Tyler: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services, CR Score 61/100; 4.7★ from 394 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 10
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Hunter Landworks LLC., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #10 of 32.
- 7
Most-reviewed: Craig's Dirt Service, 72 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 32 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
32 Tyler excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 18 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 32 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Tyler at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services | 61 | 4.7★ (394) | Tyler | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | L and N Excavating LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (11) | Tyler | Sat | — |
| 3 | Restored Landworks LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (8) | Tyler | — | — |
| 4 | 4W Excavation | 57 | 4.9★ (55) | Tyler | Sat | — |
| 5 | Welch Excavation & Utility Co | 56 | 4.1★ (36) | Tyler | — | — |
| 6 | Dun Rite Dirt Work - Land Clearing in East Texas | 56 | 4.8★ (17) | Tyler | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Craig's Dirt Service | 55 | 4.8★ (72) | Lindale, 14 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 8 | Capps-Capco Construction Inc | 55 | 4.4★ (16) | Tyler | — | — |
| 9 | Wheeler Land Services and Excavation | 55 | 5.0★ (10) | Tyler | — | — |
| 10 | Hunter Landworks LLC. | 55 | 5.0★ (10) | Jacksonville, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
The 32 best excavating contractors in Tyler, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Tyler
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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.
Based in Tyler
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Tyler
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tyler
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tyler
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lindale, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tyler
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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.
Based in Tyler
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tyler
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Lindale, 16 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Longview, 16 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Tyler
53/100CR 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 Tyler
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lindale, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Whitehouse, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gladewater, 17 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tyler
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tyler
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tyler
51/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tyler
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Whitehouse, 13 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Forestry service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lindale, 17 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ 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 Lindale, 16 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
All 32 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #32, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Rayco Excavation & Construction | 49 | 5.0★ (3) | 24 mi |
| 27 | Hwy 31 Utilities & Excavation LLC | 49 | 5.0★ (6) | 20 mi |
| 28 | L & L Asphalt Corporation | 48 | 4.6★ (7) | In Tyler |
| 29 | B&E Construction Inc. | 47 | 5.0★ (4) | In Tyler |
| 30 | Advanced Sealcoat and Paving | 46 | 4.3★ (6) | 12 mi |
| 31 | Honey Do Dirtworks LLC | 45 | 5.0★ (10) | 23 mi |
| 32 | Iron Cactus Services LLC | 43 | 5.0★ (4) | 24 mi |
Also serving Tyler
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 & A Septic Tank Service | 4.9★ (190) | In Tyler |
| BENDER Timber & Recycling | 5.0★ (2) | In Tyler |
| Best Quality Roofing and Construction LLC | 4.8★ (5) | In Tyler |
| Boyce's Asphalt Paving | 5.0★ (44) | In Tyler |
| Cazarez Construction | 1.0★ (1) | In Tyler |
| Db Excavation Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Tyler |
| Finch Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Tyler |
| Grimes Irrigation & Construction | 3.3★ (3) | In Tyler |
| Henry Murphy, Jr. | 4.5★ (2) | In Tyler |
| Lone Star Building Systems LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Tyler |
| McCoy Custom Homes | 4.8★ (9) | In Tyler |
| SARR CONSTRUCTION LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Tyler |
| Solitaire Homes of Tyler | 4.5★ (84) | In Tyler |
| Texas Direct Roofing & Construction | 5.0★ (19) | In Tyler |
| THE TEXAN Construction & Services | 5.0★ (2) | In Tyler |
| Twin Pillars Remodeling and Construction LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Tyler |
| Tyler Concrete Works | 5.0★ (5) | In Tyler |
| Ultimate Asphalt Paving | 5.0★ (19) | In Tyler |
| W L Williams Construction Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Tyler |
| Ward Enterprises | 5.0★ (1) | In Tyler |
How we ranked Tyler excavating contractors
We scored 32 Tyler 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 Tyler 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 Tyler: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Tyler?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Tyler, TX is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.7★ from 394 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. L and N Excavating LLC (#2) and Restored Landworks LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 32 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Tyler?
ContractorsRanked ranks 32 excavating contractors serving Tyler, TX. 17 of them are based in Tyler; 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 Tyler are open 24/7?
5 ranked excavating contractors in Tyler post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#1), Hunter Landworks LLC. (#10) and A-10 construction & Land Improvement (#17). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Tyler work on weekends?
18 of 32 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 9 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#1), L and N Excavating LLC (#2) and 4W Excavation (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Tyler excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 32 rated excavating contractors in Tyler is 5.0★, with a median of 10 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services has the most, 394 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 Tyler count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Tyler 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 Tyler
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 32 excavating contractors serving Tyler.
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