11 demolition contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Kinston: GLADIATOR JUNK REMOVAL AND DUMPSTER RENTAL, LLC, CR Score 91/100; 5.0★ from 97 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Most-reviewed: Jones & Smith Contractors, 18 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 11 ranked after GLADIATOR JUNK REMOVAL AND DUMPSTER RENTAL, LLC; ranked #7.
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11 Kinston demolition contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 11 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GLADIATOR JUNK REMOVAL AND DUMPSTER RENTAL, LLC | 91 | 5.0★ (97) | Greenville, 20 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | East Carolina Demolition & Land Clearing | 86 | 4.7★ (13) | Kinston | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Eco Land Management | 79 | 5.0★ (10) | Kinston | — | — |
| 4 | J&T Mulching Clearing and Demolition | 76 | 5.0★ (5) | Goldsboro, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Ernie Everett Site Prep & Demolition | 75 | 4.5★ (17) | Kinston | — | — |
| 6 | Blank Canvas Demolition | 74 | 5.0★ (3) | Havelock, 17 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Jones & Smith Contractors | 74 | 4.4★ (18) | Ayden, 19 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 8 | Corbett Clearing & Demolition, LLC | 73 | 4.6★ (12) | Goldsboro, 20 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | A/K Grading and Demolition | 72 | 5.0★ (6) | Goldsboro, 16 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Top Grass Lawncare | 71 | 5.0★ (15) | Smithfield, 10 mi away | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 in Kinston
Based in Greenville, 20 mi away
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 97 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (97).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kinston
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kinston
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goldsboro, 12 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Kinston
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Havelock, 17 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ayden, 19 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goldsboro, 20 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goldsboro, 16 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Smithfield, 10 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, 15 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ayden, 24 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Forestry service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
13 more demolition 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cash Construction Co | 5.0★ (1) | In Kinston |
| Charles Hughes Construction | 4.0★ (23) | In Kinston |
| Corbett Clearing & Demolition LLC | 20 mi | |
| Corbett Clearing & Demolition LLC | 24 mi | |
| DoubleTime LandWorks | In Kinston | |
| Eastern Carolina Demolition | 17 mi | |
| Foss Demolition | 9 mi | |
| High Power Hauling | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Hugo's Concrete LLC. | 5.0★ (28) | In Kinston |
| Joe Bailey Construction Services LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Landscaping Plus | 16 mi | |
| Rick Bostic Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Kinston |
| State Demo LLC | In Kinston |
We scored 11 Kinston demolition contractors on 8 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. Unknown factors are left out of the score, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 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 Kinston data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |