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 Chapel Hill, NC (2026)
65 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Chapel Hill: 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 65.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 2,873 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 65 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
65 Chapel Hill excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 12 are open 24/7, 32 open Saturdays and 17 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 65 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Chapel Hill 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, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.9★ (973) | Durham, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (2,873) | Raleigh, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (1,853) | Cary, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Arnold Smith Excavating Inc | 55 | 5.0★ (4) | Chapel Hill | — | — |
| 6 | Backyard Haulers Junk Removal & Excavating | 55 | 5.0★ (28) | Durham, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Carolina United Grading | 55 | 5.0★ (91) | Graham, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Max Tractor Service, inc. | 54 | 5.0★ (28) | Durham, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Mitchell's Land Solutions | 54 | 5.0★ (10) | Burlington, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Hunter Excavating | 54 | 5.0★ (148) | Durham, 11 mi away | Sat | — |
The 65 best excavating contractors in Chapel Hill, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Durham, 7 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, 17 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,873 Google reviews, the most in Chapel Hill.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cary, 18 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 Chapel Hill
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Durham, 10 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 Graham, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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, 7 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 Burlington, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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.
#11 Kapusnik Grading
Based in Durham, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Graham, 22 mi away
52/100CR 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 Chapel Hill
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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.
Based in Hillsborough, 16 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 Burlington, 23 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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.
#17 Betts Excavation
Based in Wake Forest, 24 mi away
52/100CR 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 Beckley, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Sanford, 15 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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, 21 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Raleigh, 25 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 Graham, 19 mi away
50/100CR 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 Burlington, 9 mi away
50/100CR 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.
#24 VMax Land LLC
Based in Sanford, 19 mi away
50/100CR 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 Siler City, 19 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
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 65 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Thorntons Earthworks | 49 | 5.0★ (12) | 10 mi |
| 27 | Rural Earthworks LLC | 49 | 5.0★ (6) | 17 mi |
| 28 | Isaac Landscaping | 49 | 5.0★ (11) | 21 mi |
| 29 | Expert Plumbers of Apex | 49 | 5.0★ (9) | 15 mi |
| 30 | Kapusnik Paving | 49 | 4.9★ (38) | 12 mi |
| 31 | Rock Grading | 49 | 4.7★ (25) | 10 mi |
| 32 | JMK Developers | 49 | 5.0★ (5) | 18 mi |
| 33 | McBroom's Septic | 48 | 4.9★ (8) | 10 mi |
| 34 | Carolina Pipe & Ground Works, LLC. | 48 | 5.0★ (13) | 21 mi |
| 35 | Bacon Septic and Grading LLC | 48 | 5.0★ (13) | 12 mi |
| 36 | Creekside Forestry Mulching | 48 | 5.0★ (74) | 15 mi |
| 37 | KD Grading LLC | 48 | 5.0★ (3) | 18 mi |
| 38 | EZ Land Management & Grading LLC | 48 | 5.0★ (9) | 17 mi |
| 39 | RC Excavation Company | 48 | 5.0★ (9) | 25 mi |
| 40 | Giant Development Inc | 48 | 3.6★ (20) | 22 mi |
| 41 | Sean Murray Grading, Inc. | 47 | 4.3★ (6) | 8 mi |
| 42 | Vision Directional Drilling | 47 | 4.1★ (14) | 25 mi |
| 43 | Earthly Touch LLC | 47 | 4.8★ (118) | 25 mi |
| 44 | North Carolina Grading Company | 47 | 4.0★ (4) | 22 mi |
| 45 | Elite Elevation Landscaping | 47 | 5.0★ (7) | 22 mi |
| 46 | ALSTON TRANSPORT | 47 | 5.0★ (14) | 7 mi |
| 47 | Carroll Contracting, LLC | 47 | 4.8★ (50) | 14 mi |
| 48 | The Civil Group | 46 | 4.0★ (5) | 24 mi |
| 49 | Price Siteworks | 46 | 5.0★ (5) | 22 mi |
| 50 | Xtreme Possibility | 46 | 4.8★ (19) | 24 mi |
Also serving Chapel Hill
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2x4 Custom Homes LLC Chapel Hill, NC | In Chapel Hill | |
| Brick City Grading and Drainage | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Chapel Hill Chimney & Masonry | In Chapel Hill | |
| Chapel Hill Concrete | In Chapel Hill | |
| Chapel Hill Garage Door Service | 5.0★ (13) | In Chapel Hill |
| Facilities Construction Shops | In Chapel Hill | |
| Franklin Grading Company | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Gallivan Site Contractors, Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| George Tilley Grading Inc | 3.5★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Gonzalez Roofing and Contractors | 5.0★ (13) | In Chapel Hill |
| GV Grading and Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Herbst Stonework | 5.0★ (3) | In Chapel Hill |
| Hydrofix Plumber Chapel Hill | 5.0★ (9) | In Chapel Hill |
| Lloyd Grading and Utilities, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | In Chapel Hill |
| Loftis & Sons Land Services | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Press Yelder Grading | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| ProGrade Site Services LLC | In Chapel Hill | |
| RBS Grading & Excavating Inc. | 4.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Rubins Bobcat | In Chapel Hill | |
| Sitework Development LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
How we ranked Chapel Hill excavating contractors
We scored 65 Chapel Hill 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 Chapel Hill 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 Chapel Hill: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Chapel Hill?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Chapel Hill, 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 65 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Chapel Hill?
ContractorsRanked ranks 65 excavating contractors serving Chapel Hill, NC. 2 of them are based in Chapel Hill; 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 Chapel Hill are open 24/7?
12 ranked excavating contractors in Chapel Hill 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 Chapel Hill work on weekends?
32 of 65 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 17 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 Chapel Hill excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 65 rated excavating contractors in Chapel Hill 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 Chapel Hill count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Chapel Hill 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 Chapel Hill
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 65 excavating contractors serving Chapel Hill.
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