59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Carrboro, NC (2026)
61 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Carrboro: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 59/100; 4.9★ from 2,224 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 61.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 2,873 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 61 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
61 Carrboro excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 11 are open 24/7, 31 open Saturdays and 16 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 61 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Carrboro at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.9★ (2,224) | Durham, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.9★ (973) | Durham, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (2,873) | Raleigh, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (1,853) | Cary, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Carolina United Grading | 55 | 5.0★ (91) | Graham, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Backyard Haulers Junk Removal & Excavating | 55 | 5.0★ (28) | Durham, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Mitchell's Land Solutions | 54 | 5.0★ (10) | Burlington, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Max Tractor Service, inc. | 54 | 5.0★ (28) | Durham, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Hunter Excavating | 54 | 5.0★ (148) | Durham, 11 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Kapusnik Grading | 54 | 4.8★ (34) | Durham, 16 mi away | Sat | — |
The 61 best excavating contractors in Carrboro, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Durham, 8 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Raleigh, 18 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,873 Google reviews, the most in Carrboro.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cary, 19 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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.
Based in Graham, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Durham, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Burlington, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Durham, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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.
#10 Kapusnik Grading
Based in Durham, 16 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Chapel Hill, 7 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Graham, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 225 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Apex, 15 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Burlington, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Hillsborough, 17 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Chapel Hill, 3 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 105 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#17 Betts Excavation
Based in Wake Forest, 25 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Sanford, 14 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Siler City, 19 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Beckley, 17 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Graham, 18 mi away
50/100CR 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 Siler City, 18 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burlington, 9 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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.
#24 VMax Land LLC
Based in Sanford, 20 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Burlington, 10 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
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 61 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Carrboro
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Atlas Excavation and Grading | 1.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Brick City Grading and Drainage | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Cox Grading | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Dezerns Backhoe Services Inc | 2.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| DL Grading & Clearing | In Carrboro | |
| Franklin Grading Company | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| G&G Grading Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Gallivan Site Contractors, Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| George Tilley Grading Inc | 3.5★ (2) | 20 mi |
| GV Grading and Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Harlen's Landscaping | In Carrboro | |
| Harvey Clearing & Logging LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Hernandez Renovations LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Carrboro |
| Jungle Tamers | 5.0★ (1) | In Carrboro |
| Lloyd Grading and Utilities, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Loftis & Sons Land Services | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Press Yelder Grading | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| RapidStream Solutions | In Carrboro | |
| RBS Grading & Excavating Inc. | 4.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Reliable Carrboro Plumber | 5.0★ (4) | In Carrboro |
How we ranked Carrboro excavating contractors
We scored 61 Carrboro 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 Carrboro 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 Carrboro: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Carrboro?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Carrboro, NC is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.9★ from 2,224 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 61 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Carrboro?
ContractorsRanked ranks 61 excavating contractors serving Carrboro, NC. 1 of them is based in Carrboro; 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 Carrboro are open 24/7?
11 ranked excavating contractors in Carrboro 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 Carrboro work on weekends?
31 of 61 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 Carrboro excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 61 rated excavating contractors in Carrboro is 5.0★, with a median of 13 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 2,873 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Carrboro count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Carrboro 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 Carrboro
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 61 excavating contractors serving Carrboro.
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