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Best Excavating Contractors in West Pensacola, FL (2026)

44 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in West Pensacola: Earth advocate LLC., CR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Castaway Enterprises, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 44.

  3. 5

    Most-reviewed: JLG Septic, 954 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 44 ranked; ranked #5.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

44 West Pensacola excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 9 are open 24/7, 19 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 44 rated businesses.

Top 10 excavating contractors in West Pensacola at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in West Pensacola at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Earth advocate LLC.615.0★ (39)Ferry Pass, 5 mi away24/7Overall
2Castaway Enterprises575.0★ (22)Gonzalez, 16 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Diversified Land Clearing564.9★ (35)Milton, 24 mi away24/7—
4Swamp Donkey Solutions LLC554.6★ (10)Ferry Pass, 7 mi away——
5JLG Septic555.0★ (954)Gulf Breeze, 11 mi away—Most reviews
6Dad Bod Tractor and Equipment Services555.0★ (30)East Milton, 23 mi awaySat · Sun—
7Diversified Property Works544.8★ (372)Gonzalez, 22 mi away24/7—
8Emco Builders LLC545.0★ (4)Mobile, 19 mi away24/7—
9L&O Land Clearing Services and More, LLC535.0★ (8)Brent, 5 mi away——
10J & M Dozer Services Inc535.0★ (5)Pensacola, 4 mi away——

The 44 best excavating contractors in West Pensacola, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Ranked #1 in West Pensacola

    #1 Earth advocate LLC.

    Based in Ferry Pass, 5 mi away

    61/100CR 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.

    • 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Earth advocate LLC.(256) 312-1026

  2. #2 Castaway Enterprises

    Based in Gonzalez, 16 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Castaway Enterprises(850) 463-0770

  3. #3 Diversified Land Clearing

    Based in Milton, 24 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    5891 R Whitfield Rd, Milton, FL 32570
    View profile for Diversified Land Clearing(850) 791-1100

  4. #4 Swamp Donkey Solutions LLC

    Based in Ferry Pass, 7 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews
    View profile for Swamp Donkey Solutions LLC

  5. #5 JLG Septic

    Based in Gulf Breeze, 11 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 954 Google reviews, the most in West Pensacola.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 954 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3061 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
    View profile for JLG Septic(850) 496-4906

  8. #8 Emco Builders LLC

    Based in Mobile, 19 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 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.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    25371 Co Rd 32, Elberta, AL 36530
    View profile for Emco Builders LLC(251) 747-7839

  10. #10 J & M Dozer Services Inc

    Based in Pensacola, 4 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 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.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3300 Godwin Ln, Pensacola, FL 32526
    View profile for J & M Dozer Services Inc(850) 944-5388

  11. #11 PAC SITEWORK

    Based in Claiborne, 20 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #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.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7:30 AM–7 PM
    View profile for PAC SITEWORK(318) 372-7223

  12. #12 Terraform Land Co., LLC

    Based in Foley, 16 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 36 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    28723 Gardner Rd, Elberta, AL 36530
    View profile for Terraform Land Co., LLC(251) 253-4077

  13. #13 Cantonment Excavating

    Based in Cantonment, 13 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 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.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    130 Mintz Ln, Cantonment, FL 32533
    View profile for Cantonment Excavating(850) 380-1630

  14. #14 Veterans Way Excavating

    Based in Milton, 14 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    5620 Santa Monica St, Milton, FL 32583
    View profile for Veterans Way Excavating(850) 281-3849

  15. #15 Three Trade Consultants

    Based in Milton, 24 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 31 Google reviews
    Address
    5690 Jeff Ates Rd, Milton, FL 32583
    View profile for Three Trade Consultants(850) 626-9972

  16. #16 Southeast Land Clearing

    Based in Milton, 17 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Southeast Land Clearing(850) 665-4867

  17. #17 Knight Hauling

    Based in Milton, 24 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 10 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    5255 Buggy Dr, Milton, FL 32583
    View profile for Knight Hauling(850) 341-5918

  18. #18 Panhandle Grading & Paving

    Based in Pensacola, 7 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.4★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2665 Solo Dos Familiaf, Pensacola, FL 32534
    View profile for Panhandle Grading & Paving(850) 478-5250

  19. #19 F & H Unlimited, Inc

    Based in Milton, 24 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 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.

    • 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 6 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    7558 Pine Lake Dr, Milton, FL 32570
    View profile for F & H Unlimited, Inc(850) 686-2473

  20. #20 A Cut Above Landscaping

    Based in Pensacola, 4 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 89 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 89 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    24 N Tarragona St, Pensacola, FL 32502
    View profile for A Cut Above Landscaping(850) 470-1581

  21. #21 Bennett Excavating

    Based in Foley, 12 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #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.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    11030 Co Rd 91, Lillian, AL 36549
    View profile for Bennett Excavating(251) 979-0502

  25. #25 M&C Property Works LLC

    Based in Ensley, 14 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 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.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for M&C Property Works LLC(850) 393-0573

All 44 excavating contractors

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #44, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.

excavating contractors in West Pensacola, ranks 26 to 44
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26A Cut Above Landscaping504.8★ (205)13 mi
27South Coast Landscaping Inc.505.0★ (57)9 mi
28WeHaul Rock, Sand, Gravel, and Clay505.0★ (150)25 mi
29Answered Prayer Tree Services495.0★ (5)1 mi
30Stevison's Landscaping LLC494.8★ (47)10 mi
31Fort Morgan Services-FMS485.0★ (11)25 mi
32White's Land Services485.0★ (3)21 mi
33Conte Construction, LLC485.0★ (6)21 mi
34Beulah Excavating473.7★ (3)13 mi
35Mr. Fence of Florida474.7★ (15)7 mi
36Site & Utility LLC Paving Contractor464.2★ (5)6 mi
37Pelican Prestige Landscaping465.0★ (5)15 mi
38Odom Environmental Services LLC455.0★ (6)10 mi
39R & S Paving & Grading Inc454.3★ (13)22 mi
40Kelley's Welding & Excavation454.4★ (7)21 mi
41DN Bobcat/Trees Plus454.6★ (27)21 mi
42Cruise OB Tree Service445.0★ (8)25 mi
43Santa Rosa Siteworks LLC433.7★ (3)20 mi
44Visionary Contracting434.3★ (6)18 mi

Also serving West Pensacola

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.

Unranked excavating contractors serving West Pensacola
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
1 Time Concrete and Fencing LLCIn West Pensacola
Blackwater Excavation LLC5.0★ (1)24 mi
Busy B6 mi
Castellani Hauling Inc.3.0★ (2)11 mi
Chaparros Micro Excavation5.0★ (2)20 mi
Christian Hauling & Excavation4.0★ (2)20 mi
Diamond Hardscape LLC5 mi
Dillard Land Services, LLC7 mi
Emerald Coast Land Management5.0★ (1)7 mi
Handy Dandys Incorporated5.0★ (1)5 mi
John Joiner Fill Dirt Sand & Gravel5.0★ (2)24 mi
Mark Kirkland Construction Services,LLC3 mi
Mark Steele Drywall 2.04.9★ (13)In West Pensacola
Mike's Excavating & Landscaping5.0★ (2)10 mi
Playing in the Dirt, LLC5.0★ (1)7 mi
Premium Land Solutions LLC5.0★ (2)21 mi
RC Gulf Coast Contractors1.0★ (1)19 mi
Rick's Land Clearing & Grading4 mi
SMTeague LLC site work5.0★ (2)18 mi
Steve's Land Service LLC5.0★ (2)24 mi

How we ranked West Pensacola excavating contractors

We scored 44 West Pensacola 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn West Pensacola data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Excavating contractors in West Pensacola: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in West Pensacola?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in West Pensacola, FL is Earth advocate LLC. with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Castaway Enterprises (#2) and Diversified Land Clearing (#3) follow. We ranked 44 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in West Pensacola?

ContractorsRanked ranks 44 excavating contractors serving West Pensacola, FL. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which excavating contractors in West Pensacola are open 24/7?

9 ranked excavating contractors in West Pensacola post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Earth advocate LLC. (#1), Castaway Enterprises (#2) and Diversified Land Clearing (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in West Pensacola work on weekends?

19 of 44 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 11 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Earth advocate LLC. (#1), Castaway Enterprises (#2) and Diversified Land Clearing (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do West Pensacola excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 44 rated excavating contractors in West Pensacola is 5.0★, with a median of 11 reviews. JLG Septic has the most, 954 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Pensacola count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the West Pensacola 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 Pensacola

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 44 excavating contractors serving West Pensacola.

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