61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in West Odessa, TX (2026)
13 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in West Odessa: Gorilla Builders, CR Score 61/100; 4.9★ from 15 Google reviews.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Burton oil, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 13.
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Most-reviewed: Williams Paving & Excavation, 33 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 13 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
13 West Odessa excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 13 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Odessa ranking. See Excavating contractors in Odessa
Top 10 excavating contractors in West Odessa at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gorilla Builders | 61 | 4.9★ (15) | West Odessa | — | Overall |
| 2 | Williams Paving & Excavation | 57 | 4.6★ (33) | Odessa, 9 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 3 | Shoemake Co | 56 | 5.0★ (4) | Odessa, 2 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | 4 D Excavating, Inc. | 56 | 4.5★ (11) | Odessa, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Caliche Plus | 54 | 3.2★ (18) | Odessa, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Burton oil | 54 | 3.7★ (3) | Midland, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 7 | West Texas Dirt Movers Inc | 53 | 4.7★ (3) | Odessa, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Rangefinder Excavation | 52 | 5.0★ (5) | Midland, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | 4 Warriors Hydro Excavating | 49 | 5.0★ (6) | Midland, 25 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Riley Industrial Services, Inc. | 47 | 4.9★ (7) | Odessa, 11 mi away | — | — |
The 13 best excavating contractors in West Odessa, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Odessa, 9 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 33 Google reviews, the most in West Odessa.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#3 Shoemake Co
Based in Odessa, 2 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Odessa, 5 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#5 Caliche Plus
Based in Odessa, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#6 Burton oil
Based in Midland, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Odessa, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ 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 Midland, 24 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Midland, 25 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Odessa, 11 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Midland, 25 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#12 RRC Construction
Based in Midland, 18 mi away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Midland, 20 mi away
42/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked West Odessa excavating contractors
We scored 13 West Odessa 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 West Odessa 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 West Odessa: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in West Odessa?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in West Odessa, TX is Gorilla Builders with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.9★ from 15 Google reviews. Williams Paving & Excavation (#2) and Shoemake Co (#3) follow. We ranked 13 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in West Odessa?
ContractorsRanked ranks 13 excavating contractors serving West Odessa, TX. 1 of them is based in West Odessa; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in West Odessa are open 24/7?
2 ranked excavating contractors in West Odessa post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Burton oil (#6) and Rangefinder Excavation (#8). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in West Odessa work on weekends?
4 of 13 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Williams Paving & Excavation (#2), Burton oil (#6) and Rangefinder Excavation (#8). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do West Odessa excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 13 rated excavating contractors in West Odessa is 4.7★, with a median of 5 reviews. Williams Paving & Excavation has the most, 33 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 West Odessa count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the West Odessa 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 West Odessa
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 13 excavating contractors serving West Odessa.
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