59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,853 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Apex, NC (2026)
77 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Apex: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 59/100; 4.8★ from 1,853 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 77.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 2,873 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 77 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
77 Apex excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 12 are open 24/7, 39 open Saturdays and 16 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 77 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Apex at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.8★ (1,853) | Cary, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (2,873) | Raleigh, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.9★ (2,224) | Durham, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Patriot Grading LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (25) | Fuquay-Varina, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Atlas Land & Hardscape Group | 56 | 5.0★ (28) | Apex | — | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.9★ (973) | Durham, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Kreeger's Earthworks and Stump Grinding | 55 | 5.0★ (78) | Fuquay-Varina, 18 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Kapusnik Grading | 54 | 4.8★ (34) | Durham, 14 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Carolina Excavation Specialties LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (42) | Clayton, 17 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Land ClearCo | 54 | 5.0★ (19) | Cary, 13 mi away | Sat | — |
The 77 best excavating contractors in Apex, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Raleigh, 13 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,873 Google reviews, the most in Apex.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durham, 19 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,224 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fuquay-Varina, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Apex
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durham, 17 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 973 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fuquay-Varina, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durham, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clayton, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 Land ClearCo
Based in Cary, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Raleigh, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#12 Betts Excavation
Based in Wake Forest, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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.
#13 VMax Land LLC
Based in Sanford, 6 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 Apex
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durham, 19 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Junk removal service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fuquay-Varina, 19 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Apex
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fayetteville, 18 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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.
#19 KD Grading LLC
Based in Fuquay-Varina, 2 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Clayton, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 62 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 20 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fuquay-Varina, 20 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durham, 21 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 148 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wendell, 19 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 111 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sanford, 17 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
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 77 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Apex
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Angel Lift Concrete Apex | 5.0★ (2) | In Apex |
| Apex Chimney & Masonry | In Apex | |
| Batista Grading Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Bill Rhodes Backhoe Services | In Apex | |
| Brick City Grading and Drainage | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Cox Grading | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Dump It Solutions | 5.0★ (9) | In Apex |
| Environmental Restoration, LLC | 1.5★ (2) | 18 mi |
| G C Utilities & Grading Co | 1.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Gallivan Site Contractors, Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| GV Grading and Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| International Painting Light Construction & Remodeling LLC | In Apex | |
| JF Builders | 5.0★ (12) | In Apex |
| Lloyd Grading and Utilities, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| OpenWall Cabinet & Closet | 5.0★ (24) | In Apex |
| RBS Grading & Excavating Inc. | 4.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Sitework Development LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| T&T Construction Management Group- Mideast Area | In Apex | |
| T2 Contracting Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Urban Construction | 5.0★ (4) | In Apex |
How we ranked Apex excavating contractors
We scored 77 Apex 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 Apex 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 Apex: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Apex?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Apex, NC is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,853 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 77 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Apex?
ContractorsRanked ranks 77 excavating contractors serving Apex, NC. 6 of them are based in Apex; 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 Apex are open 24/7?
12 ranked excavating contractors in Apex post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Apex work on weekends?
39 of 77 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 16 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Apex excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 77 rated excavating contractors in Apex is 5.0★, with a median of 14 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 2,873 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Apex count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Apex 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 Apex
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 77 excavating contractors serving Apex.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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