59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Albemarle, NC (2026)
59 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Albemarle: M2Earthworks LLC, CR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Geo Contracting LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 59.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 520 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 59 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
59 Albemarle excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 18 are open 24/7, 40 open Saturdays and 24 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 59 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Albemarle at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M2Earthworks LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (7) | Albemarle | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Geo Contracting LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (3) | Albemarle | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | JRH Grading and Hauling | 58 | 4.8★ (16) | Albemarle | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Hurley's Earthworx | 57 | 5.0★ (10) | Albemarle | Sat | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.9★ (520) | Concord, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 6 | Lemons Backhoe & Loader | 56 | 4.3★ (47) | Albemarle | — | — |
| 7 | Dirt Works Site Solutions Inc | 56 | 4.8★ (26) | Harrisburg, 10 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Uwharrie Junk Removal | 54 | 5.0★ (6) | Albemarle | Evenings | — |
| 9 | Carolina Iron Clad | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | Concord, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | MCDONALD GRADING & HAULING | 54 | 5.0★ (6) | Albemarle | — | — |
The 59 best excavating contractors in Albemarle, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Albemarle
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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.
Based in Albemarle
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albemarle
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Concord, 23 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 520 Google reviews, the most in Albemarle.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albemarle
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Harrisburg, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albemarle
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Concord, 16 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Albemarle
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Charlotte, 23 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albemarle
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 71 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salisbury, 25 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Kannapolis, 24 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Concord, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#16 Boatwright Inc
Based in Albemarle
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kannapolis, 25 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#18 Dr dirt llc
Based in Clayton, 23 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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.
Based in Concord, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albemarle
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Concord, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Concord, 17 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albemarle
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Albemarle
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlotte, 24 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews.
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 59 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Albemarle
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Albemarle Concrete | In Albemarle | |
| All American Grading, LLC. | In Albemarle | |
| C & C Construction Service LLC | 2.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Carolinas JP Renovation Service, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Albemarle |
| Cline's Landscaping Inc. | 1.5★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Dave's Grading & Hauling | 3.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Deep Roots Excavation and Land Clearing, LLC | In Albemarle | |
| E C Davis III Grading Co | 3.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Edwards Excavation | In Albemarle | |
| G S Development Corporation | 1.0★ (1) | In Albemarle |
| Honeycutts Grading | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| James W Moore Grading | 5.0★ (1) | In Albemarle |
| JEF CONSTRUCTION | In Albemarle | |
| K&L Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Albemarle |
| National Underground Services | 2.0★ (1) | In Albemarle |
| Platinum Construction Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Stanly Construction Services | In Albemarle | |
| Steve's Backhoe & Excavating Service | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Thompson Grading & Hauling, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | In Albemarle |
| Unlimited HVAC, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Albemarle |
How we ranked Albemarle excavating contractors
We scored 59 Albemarle 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 Albemarle 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 Albemarle: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Albemarle?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Albemarle, NC is M2Earthworks LLC with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Geo Contracting LLC (#2) and JRH Grading and Hauling (#3) follow. We ranked 59 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Albemarle?
ContractorsRanked ranks 59 excavating contractors serving Albemarle, NC. 14 of them are based in Albemarle; 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 Albemarle are open 24/7?
18 ranked excavating contractors in Albemarle post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are M2Earthworks LLC (#1), Geo Contracting LLC (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Albemarle work on weekends?
40 of 59 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 24 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are M2Earthworks LLC (#1), Geo Contracting LLC (#2) and JRH Grading and Hauling (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Albemarle excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 59 rated excavating contractors in Albemarle is 5.0★, with a median of 10 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 520 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 Albemarle count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Albemarle 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 Albemarle
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 59 excavating contractors serving Albemarle.
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