60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 271 Google reviews, the most in Anderson.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Anderson, SC (2026)
50 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Anderson: Clean Flo Sewer and Septic, CR Score 60/100; 4.9★ from 271 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Hanks Land Management, LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 50.
- 18
Most-reviewed: MOVE Junk Removal & Demolition, 97 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 50 ranked after Clean Flo Sewer and Septic; ranked #18.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
50 Anderson excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 10 are open 24/7, 30 open Saturdays and 15 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 50 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Anderson at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clean Flo Sewer and Septic | 60 | 4.9★ (271) | Anderson | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Hanks Land Management, LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (16) | Anderson | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | BRS EQUIPMENT AND GRADING | 59 | 5.0★ (4) | Anderson | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Kelley Excavation and Land Management | 59 | 5.0★ (7) | Anderson | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Nelson Land Management | 58 | 4.9★ (38) | Taylors, 9 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Hicks Plumbing and Excavating lllc | 57 | 4.8★ (22) | Central, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Iron Lungs Grading and Landscape Construction | 57 | 4.8★ (44) | Easley, 22 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Phillips Land Clearing and Forestry Mulching | 56 | 4.7★ (15) | Anderson | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Miller's Construction Company | 56 | 4.0★ (26) | Anderson | — | — |
| 10 | JP Grading | 56 | 5.0★ (10) | Anderson | Sat · Sun | — |
The 50 best excavating contractors in Anderson, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Anderson
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anderson
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anderson
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Taylors, 9 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Central, 5 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Easley, 22 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anderson
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anderson
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 JP Grading
Based in Anderson
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anderson
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Simpsonville, 19 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Easley, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #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.
Based in Anderson
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Abbeville, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clemson, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 57 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anderson
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fountain Inn, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 97 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Central, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Seneca, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anderson
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Easley, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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.
#23 Dmorrislogistic
Based in Seneca, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Anderson
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Anderson
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 50 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
Also serving Anderson
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A&B PRECISION EARTH & GRADING LLC | In Anderson | |
| Anderson Underground utilities and excavation | In Anderson | |
| BIG BOY construction SC LLC | In Anderson | |
| Chapman's Landscaping Inc | In Anderson | |
| DMP Construction | 4.3★ (4) | In Anderson |
| Erskine Grading and Clearing LLC | In Anderson | |
| Gaines Backhoe & Bobcat Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Anderson |
| Keith Sheriff Landscaping | 4.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Madcar Construction Inc | 4.5★ (2) | In Anderson |
| McJunkin Grading, Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| New Ridge Enterprises | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Pearson Construction Co | In Anderson | |
| Penagos Construction LLC | In Anderson | |
| Rapid Construction | 5.0★ (24) | In Anderson |
| Ricardez Excavation & Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Anderson |
| Shaw Grading | 5.0★ (2) | In Anderson |
| Superior Property Services | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Tim Julian Grading | 3.5★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Top Tier Property Services Land Clearing and Grading | In Anderson | |
| Upstate Earthworks | In Anderson |
How we ranked Anderson excavating contractors
We scored 50 Anderson 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 Anderson 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 Anderson: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Anderson?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Anderson, SC is Clean Flo Sewer and Septic with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.9★ from 271 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Hanks Land Management, LLC (#2) and BRS EQUIPMENT AND GRADING (#3) follow. We ranked 50 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Anderson?
ContractorsRanked ranks 50 excavating contractors serving Anderson, SC. 16 of them are based in Anderson; 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 Anderson are open 24/7?
10 ranked excavating contractors in Anderson post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Clean Flo Sewer and Septic (#1), Hanks Land Management, LLC (#2) and BRS EQUIPMENT AND GRADING (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Anderson work on weekends?
30 of 50 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 15 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Clean Flo Sewer and Septic (#1), Hanks Land Management, LLC (#2) and BRS EQUIPMENT AND GRADING (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Anderson excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 50 rated excavating contractors in Anderson is 5.0★, with a median of 10 reviews. Clean Flo Sewer and Septic has the most, 271 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Anderson count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Anderson 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 Anderson
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 50 excavating contractors serving Anderson.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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