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Best Excavating Contractors in Bluffton, SC (2026)

24 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Bluffton: Iron Industries, CR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Salt Marsh Land Co, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 24.

  3. 4

    Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,015 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 24 ranked; ranked #4.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

24 Bluffton excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 24 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Hilton Head ranking. See Excavating contractors in Hilton Head

Top 10 excavating contractors in Bluffton at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Bluffton at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Iron Industries595.0★ (8)Bluffton24/7Overall
2Salt Marsh Land Co595.0★ (13)Bluffton24/7Emergencies
3Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup574.9★ (284)Hilton Head Island, 9 mi away24/7—
4Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup564.8★ (1,015)Savannah, 20 mi away24/7Most reviews
5DorseyCo Property Professionals555.0★ (12)Bluffton——
6Lowcountry Land Improvements555.0★ (106)Beaufort, 14 mi away24/7—
7R&D Timber Co., Inc.544.9★ (35)Walterboro, 5 mi away24/7—
8Backwoods Grading, Landscape And Excavation LLC535.0★ (5)Bluffton——
9Divine Work Express LLC534.9★ (122)Bluffton——
10Dirt Worx Excavating534.2★ (5)BlufftonSat · Sun · Evenings—

The 24 best excavating contractors in Bluffton, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Ranked #1 in Bluffton

    #1 Iron Industries

    Based in Bluffton

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Iron Industries(301) 524-2057

  2. #2 Salt Marsh Land Co

    Based in Bluffton

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 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.

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Salt Marsh Land Co(843) 295-1751

  10. #10 Dirt Worx Excavating

    Based in Bluffton

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
    Address
    5 Island W Ct, Bluffton, SC 29910
    View profile for Dirt Worx Excavating(864) 905-3135

  11. #11 DELTA EARTHWORKS LLC

    Based in Savannah, 22 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 6 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for DELTA EARTHWORKS LLC(912) 704-8007

  12. #12 Oliver's Bush-Hogging LLC

    Based in Beaufort, 17 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    101 Schein Loop, Beaufort, SC 29906
    View profile for Oliver's Bush-Hogging LLC(843) 846-0505

  13. #13 Scoggins All Terrain Clearing

    Based in Port Royal, 14 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 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.

    • 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1807 Rahn Ln, Port Royal, SC 29935
    View profile for Scoggins All Terrain Clearing(843) 321-1062

  14. #14 Morgan Corp.

    Based in Savannah, 21 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10 Chatham Center S Dr Suite 400, Savannah, GA 31405
    View profile for Morgan Corp.(912) 629-9439

  15. #15 LowCountry All Works LLC

    Based in Beaufort, 16 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for LowCountry All Works LLC(843) 604-1211

  16. #16 Coastal Site Solutions

    Based in Rincon, 23 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 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.

    • 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    Ebenezer Rd, Rincon, GA 31326
    View profile for Coastal Site Solutions(912) 663-2182

  17. #17 LCR Construction/Arbor Nature Site Solutions, Inc.

    Based in Beaufort, 25 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 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.

    • 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Tue–Thu 8 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6653 W Frontage Rd, Coosawhatchie, SC 29912
    View profile for LCR Construction/Arbor Nature Site Solutions, Inc.(843) 522-3955

  18. #18 Cleland Site Prep, Inc.

    Based in Bluffton

    48/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    426 Red Oaks Ln First Floor, Ridgeland, SC 29936
    View profile for Cleland Site Prep, Inc.(843) 987-0500

  19. #19 WADL LLC

    Based in Rincon, 22 mi away

    48/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for WADL LLC(912) 412-1958

  20. #20 Coastal Excavations LLC

    Based in Savannah, 19 mi away

    47/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Address
    31 Brampton Rd, Savannah, GA 31408
    View profile for Coastal Excavations LLC(912) 228-8699

  21. #21 Eastern Excavating Co Inc

    Based in Savannah, 20 mi away

    46/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    24 Telfair Pl B, Savannah, GA 31415
    View profile for Eastern Excavating Co Inc(912) 233-2784

  22. #22 Lowcountry Land Services LLC

    Based in Hardeeville, 12 mi away

    43/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    285 Delta Estates Rd, Hardeeville, SC 29927
    View profile for Lowcountry Land Services LLC(843) 816-6698

  24. #24 Triplett Demolition

    Based in Savannah, 21 mi away

    42/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    640 Meinhard Rd, Savannah, GA 31407
    View profile for Triplett Demolition(912) 655-1022

How we ranked Bluffton excavating contractors

We scored 24 Bluffton 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Bluffton data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Excavating contractors in Bluffton: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Bluffton?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Bluffton, SC is Iron Industries with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Salt Marsh Land Co (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 24 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Bluffton?

ContractorsRanked ranks 24 excavating contractors serving Bluffton, SC. 7 of them are based in Bluffton; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which excavating contractors in Bluffton are open 24/7?

6 ranked excavating contractors in Bluffton post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Iron Industries (#1), Salt Marsh Land Co (#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 Bluffton work on weekends?

8 of 24 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Iron Industries (#1), Salt Marsh Land Co (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Bluffton excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 24 rated excavating contractors in Bluffton is 4.9★, with a median of 12 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,015 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Bluffton count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Bluffton 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 Bluffton

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 24 excavating contractors serving Bluffton.

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