62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, the most in Boone.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Boone, NC (2026)
10 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Boone: Estes Grading, CR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 5:30 PM.
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Most-reviewed: Foothills Asphalt LLC, 25 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 10 ranked after Estes Grading; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
10 Boone excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 10 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Boone at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Estes Grading | 62 | 5.0★ (44) | Boone | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Veteran Grading LLC | 59 | 4.7★ (15) | Boone | — | — |
| 3 | THS Earthworks LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (10) | Boone | — | — |
| 4 | Gamewell Septic Tank Inc | 55 | 5.0★ (20) | Lenoir, 23 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Willow Creek Grading & Landscaping, LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | Boone | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Mountain City Excavating & Paving, LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (11) | Johnson City, 20 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Foothills Asphalt LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (25) | Morganton, 22 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 8 | Billy Stout Sons Excavating | 51 | 5.0★ (4) | Johnson City, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Limbs & Leaves | 44 | 4.0★ (3) | Lenoir, 24 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | M&K Enterprises, LLC of Denver | 44 | 4.0★ (4) | Lenoir, 21 mi away | — | — |
The 10 best excavating contractors in Boone, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Boone
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Boone
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Lenoir, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Boone
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Johnson City, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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.
Based in Morganton, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Johnson City, 19 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Lenoir, 24 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lenoir, 21 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Boone
19 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Big Country Excavations | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Blue Ridge Grading | In Boone | |
| Burroughs Land Management | 20 mi | |
| Clean Cut Landscaping & Lawn | 5.0★ (1) | In Boone |
| Clear Creek Development, Inc | In Boone | |
| Eagle Nests Construction & Grading, Inc. | 23 mi | |
| G & G Excavating & Contracting | In Boone | |
| Holman Excavating & Land Management | 3.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| J.W. Hampton Company | In Boone | |
| John Greene Trucking & Grading | In Boone | |
| kevin walker construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Boone |
| Penick Construction Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Boone |
| Pennell Excavation LLC | In Boone | |
| Pivot Construction | 5.0★ (12) | In Boone |
| Property Renovators | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Solid ground grading Inc. | In Boone | |
| Steve Fox Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Boone |
| Triplett Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Boone |
| Waters Brothers Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Boone |
How we ranked Boone excavating contractors
We scored 10 Boone 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 Boone 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 Boone: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Boone?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Boone, NC is Estes Grading with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 5:30 PM. Veteran Grading LLC (#2) and THS Earthworks LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 10 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Boone?
ContractorsRanked ranks 10 excavating contractors serving Boone, NC. 4 of them are based in Boone; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 19 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Boone work on weekends?
4 of 10 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Estes Grading (#1), Willow Creek Grading & Landscaping, LLC (#5) and Foothills Asphalt LLC (#7). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Boone excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 10 rated excavating contractors in Boone is 5.0★, with a median of 11 reviews. Estes Grading has the most, 44 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 Boone count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Boone 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 Boone
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 10 excavating contractors serving Boone.
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