63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Waycross, GA (2026)
5 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Waycross: Sweats contracting LLC - Land Clearing & Grading, CR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Southern Stone Land Management, LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 5.
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Most-reviewed: Southern Stone Land Management, LLC, 53 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 5 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
5 Waycross excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 3 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 5 rated businesses.
Top 5 excavating contractors in Waycross at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sweats contracting LLC - Land Clearing & Grading | 63 | 5.0★ (7) | Waycross | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Fulford Fill Dirt & Landscape | 62 | 4.7★ (13) | Waycross | — | — |
| 3 | Southern Stone Land Management, LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (53) | Douglas, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 4 | Southeast Georgia Asphalt | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | Waycross | — | — |
| 5 | J & M Forestry Mulching LLC | 47 | 5.0★ (7) | Folkston, 24 mi away | Sat | — |
The 5 best excavating contractors in Waycross, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Waycross
62/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Douglas, 22 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, the most in Waycross.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waycross
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Folkston, 24 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Waycross excavating contractors
We scored 5 Waycross 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 Waycross 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 Waycross: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Waycross?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Waycross, GA is Sweats contracting LLC - Land Clearing & Grading with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Fulford Fill Dirt & Landscape (#2) and Southern Stone Land Management, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 5 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Waycross?
ContractorsRanked ranks 5 excavating contractors serving Waycross, GA. 3 of them are based in Waycross; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Waycross are open 24/7?
2 ranked excavating contractors in Waycross post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Sweats contracting LLC - Land Clearing & Grading (#1) and Southern Stone Land Management, LLC (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Waycross work on weekends?
3 of 5 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Sweats contracting LLC - Land Clearing & Grading (#1), Southern Stone Land Management, LLC (#3) and J & M Forestry Mulching LLC (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Waycross excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 5 rated excavating contractors in Waycross is 5.0★, with a median of 7 reviews. Southern Stone Land Management, LLC has the most, 53 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Waycross count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Waycross 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 Waycross
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 5 excavating contractors serving Waycross.
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