59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 3,225 Google reviews, the most in Wells Branch.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Wells Branch, TX (2026)
73 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Wells Branch: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 59/100; 4.7★ from 3,225 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Pinnacle Excavation, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 73.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 725 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 73 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
73 Wells Branch excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 14 are open 24/7, 44 open Saturdays and 24 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 73 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Wells Branch at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.7★ (3,225) | Austin, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Pinnacle Excavation | 58 | 5.0★ (59) | Austin, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (725) | Round Rock, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.9★ (524) | Cedar Park, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Builder Ready Dirt Work & Trash Hauling | 56 | 5.0★ (16) | Austin, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.8★ (665) | Georgetown, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Santana's Earthworks | 55 | 4.6★ (9) | Brushy Creek, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Cobos Landscape Solutions | 55 | 5.0★ (78) | Austin, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Smith Contracting Co | 54 | 3.5★ (14) | Austin, 1 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 54 | 4.9★ (147) | Leander, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 73 best excavating contractors in Wells Branch, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Austin, 15 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Round Rock, 4 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 725 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Park, 8 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 524 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Austin, 8 mi away
56/100CR 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 Georgetown, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 665 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brushy Creek, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Austin, 7 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 78 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Austin, 1 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Leander, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 147 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Austin, 16 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 181 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Forestry service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Austin, 1 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lakeway, 19 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 166 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Austin, 9 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anderson Mill, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Hutto, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Austin, 9 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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.
#18 Colby Co, Inc.
Based in Pflugerville, 3 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Austin, 21 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Park, 11 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#21 Staben Bros TX
Based in Lago Vista, 25 mi away
51/100CR 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 Georgetown, 24 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Lago Vista, 17 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Austin, 14 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ 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 Austin, 12 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews, open 24/7.
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 73 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Wells Branch
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bobo's Land Clearing and HotShot Transport Services | 3.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Funke Construction & Excvtn | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Greens, Gravel, and Grading | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Groh Construction & Design LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Wells Branch |
| Hammer and Bell Contracting, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Holman Services | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Lancaster Excavation | 4.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Lyellco, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| M & M Brothers Excavating | 4.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Monarca Haus Construction | In Wells Branch | |
| New Life Painting and Remodeling | 5.0★ (6) | In Wells Branch |
| On Site Demolition & Excavation LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Precision Builders ATX | 5.0★ (13) | In Wells Branch |
| R & R Ditching Service Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Renova Tub & Surface | 5.0★ (9) | In Wells Branch |
| Safe Construxtion LLC | In Wells Branch | |
| Top Rail Fence Austin | 4.2★ (5) | In Wells Branch |
| United Civil LLC. | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Waterloo Construction LLC | In Wells Branch | |
| West Lake Construction | In Wells Branch |
How we ranked Wells Branch excavating contractors
We scored 73 Wells Branch 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 Wells Branch 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 Wells Branch: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Wells Branch?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Wells Branch, TX is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.7★ from 3,225 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Pinnacle Excavation (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 73 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Wells Branch?
ContractorsRanked ranks 73 excavating contractors serving Wells Branch, TX. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Wells Branch are open 24/7?
14 ranked excavating contractors in Wells Branch post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Pinnacle Excavation (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Wells Branch work on weekends?
44 of 73 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 24 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Pinnacle Excavation (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Wells Branch excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 73 rated excavating contractors in Wells Branch is 5.0★, with a median of 12 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 3,225 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 Wells Branch count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Wells Branch 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 Wells Branch
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 73 excavating contractors serving Wells Branch.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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