63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Aiken, SC (2026)
26 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Aiken: G1 Land Services, CR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 7 PM.
- 4
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Robinson brothers construction, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 26.
- 10
Most-reviewed: Junk Busters, 123 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 26 ranked; ranked #10.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
26 Aiken excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 15 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 26 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Aiken at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | G1 Land Services | 63 | 5.0★ (52) | Aiken | Sat · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Aiken Excavation and Clearing | 62 | 4.9★ (42) | Aiken | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Argo Land Development Inc | 60 | 5.0★ (20) | Aiken | Sat | — |
| 4 | Robinson brothers construction | 59 | 5.0★ (32) | Augusta, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | RSL Property Services | 58 | 5.0★ (9) | Aiken | Sat | — |
| 6 | Ingram Excavation LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (4) | Aiken | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Gilbert Earth Works | 57 | 5.0★ (7) | Aiken | Sat | — |
| 8 | Swift Site Solutions LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (12) | Belvedere, 6 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Brocato Land Care | 57 | 4.9★ (27) | Martinez, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Junk Busters | 57 | 5.0★ (123) | Evans, 25 mi away | — | Most reviews |
The 26 best excavating contractors in Aiken, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Aiken
62/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aiken
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Augusta, 24 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aiken
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aiken
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Aiken
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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.
Based in Belvedere, 6 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Martinez, 20 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 Junk Busters
Based in Evans, 25 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 123 Google reviews, the most in Aiken.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aiken
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#12 V&S Grading
Based in Augusta, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Belvedere, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#14 C&C Services
Based in Aiken
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 38 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aiken
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Evans, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 North Augusta, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Augusta, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Augusta, 21 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Martinez, 24 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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.
Based in Martinez, 22 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#22 Brown Timber
Based in Evans, 24 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Grovetown, 24 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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.
#24 Usry's Farm LLC
Based in North Augusta, 16 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.9★ from 74 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Augusta, 9 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 26 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #26, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | T&T Landworks | 43 | 5.0★ (3) | 17 mi |
Also serving Aiken
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6G Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| B&H Hauling LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Aiken |
| Bill Beazley Homes | In Aiken | |
| C & S Site Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| CSRA Dirt Works | 22 mi | |
| Dynasty Builders LLC | In Aiken | |
| Elite Site Prep LLC | 4.5★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Evans Land Management | 21 mi | |
| General Remodeling Contractors | 5.0★ (7) | In Aiken |
| Hitchcock Garage Door Repair | 5.0★ (10) | In Aiken |
| J H Grading & Paving LLC | 4.5★ (2) | In Aiken |
| Kight Excavation & Welding Services LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Marshall Contracting | 1.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Master Site Prep | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Mealing Clearing & Construction LLC | In Aiken | |
| Precision Garage Door Service | 5.0★ (32) | In Aiken |
| Schofield Excavation Company LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| Terra Excavating, LLC | 20 mi | |
| Thoroughbred Garage Door Repair | 5.0★ (20) | In Aiken |
| TTT Grading and Paving | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
How we ranked Aiken excavating contractors
We scored 26 Aiken 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 Aiken 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 Aiken: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Aiken?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Aiken, SC is G1 Land Services with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 7 PM. Aiken Excavation and Clearing (#2) and Argo Land Development Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 26 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Aiken?
ContractorsRanked ranks 26 excavating contractors serving Aiken, SC. 9 of them are based in Aiken; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Aiken are open 24/7?
1 ranked excavating contractor in Aiken posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Robinson brothers construction (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Aiken work on weekends?
15 of 26 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are G1 Land Services (#1), Aiken Excavation and Clearing (#2) and Argo Land Development Inc (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Aiken excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 26 rated excavating contractors in Aiken is 5.0★, with a median of 12 reviews. Junk Busters has the most, 123 reviews, and ranks #10. 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 Aiken count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Aiken 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 Aiken
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 26 excavating contractors serving Aiken.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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