61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 225 Google reviews, the most in Burlington.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Burlington, NC (2026)
66 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Burlington: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 61/100; 4.9★ from 225 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Mitchell's Land Solutions, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 66.
- 4
Most-reviewed: Carolina United Grading, 91 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 66 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
66 Burlington excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 9 are open 24/7, 31 open Saturdays and 15 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 66 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Burlington at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 61 | 4.9★ (225) | Graham, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Mitchell's Land Solutions | 61 | 5.0★ (10) | Burlington | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | LH TRACTOR SERVICES LLC | 61 | 5.0★ (23) | Burlington | — | — |
| 4 | Carolina United Grading | 58 | 5.0★ (91) | Graham, 13 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | The Finest Earthworks | 58 | 5.0★ (5) | Burlington | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Optima Transport and Construction LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (4) | Burlington | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Prime Cut Grading & Gravel LLC. | 58 | 4.7★ (25) | Gibsonville, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | KBS Earthworks Inc | 57 | 4.8★ (6) | Burlington | — | — |
| 9 | Hodges Dirt Works LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (8) | Reidsville, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Vision Directional Drilling | 56 | 4.1★ (14) | Burlington | — | — |
The 66 best excavating contractors in Burlington, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Burlington
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Burlington
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Graham, 13 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 91 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burlington
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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.
Based in Burlington
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Gibsonville, 5 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burlington
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Reidsville, 16 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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.
Based in Burlington
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burlington
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burlington
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Burlington
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Burlington
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Graham, 5 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Burlington
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 74 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Asheboro, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gibsonville, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Graham, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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.
#20 Kapusnik Paving
Based in Burlington
55/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burlington
55/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eden, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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.
Based in Burlington
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burlington
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Burlington
54/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
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 66 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Burlington
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alamance Bathroom Renovations | 5.0★ (4) | In Burlington |
| Auburn Springs Apartments - Owned/Managed by Evergreen Construction | 4.7★ (3) | In Burlington |
| B F Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Burlington |
| Backcountry Landworx | In Burlington | |
| Blanchard's Bobcat & Backhoe | 5.0★ (1) | In Burlington |
| Burlington Concrete Contractor | 5.0★ (2) | In Burlington |
| Covenant Construction & Development | In Burlington | |
| Davidson Excavating & Grading | 3.0★ (2) | In Burlington |
| DC Enterprise NC, LLC | In Burlington | |
| Deal’s Dirt Worx | In Burlington | |
| Dig 4 U | 5.0★ (1) | In Burlington |
| DNA Construction Group LLC | 5.0★ (10) | In Burlington |
| DNA Construction Group LLC | In Burlington | |
| JJ Contracting Innovations, LLC | 5.0★ (6) | In Burlington |
| Jz&Jf construction llc | In Burlington | |
| Kimball's Septic System Backhoe | 5.0★ (1) | In Burlington |
| King Mulch | In Burlington | |
| R.L. Eudy Quality Services, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | In Burlington |
| Reliable Excavation & Equipment Rental | In Burlington | |
| S&S Excavating and Concrete | In Burlington |
How we ranked Burlington excavating contractors
We scored 66 Burlington 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 Burlington 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 Burlington: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Burlington?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Burlington, NC is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.9★ from 225 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Mitchell's Land Solutions (#2) and LH TRACTOR SERVICES LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 66 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Burlington?
ContractorsRanked ranks 66 excavating contractors serving Burlington, NC. 20 of them are based in Burlington; 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 Burlington are open 24/7?
9 ranked excavating contractors in Burlington post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Mitchell's Land Solutions (#2) and Prime Cut Grading & Gravel LLC. (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Burlington work on weekends?
31 of 66 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 15 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Mitchell's Land Solutions (#2) and The Finest Earthworks (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Burlington excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 66 rated excavating contractors in Burlington is 5.0★, with a median of 9 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 225 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 Burlington count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Burlington 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 Burlington
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 66 excavating contractors serving Burlington.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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