57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 57 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Clemson, SC (2026)
41 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Clemson: Residential Grading and Septic LLC, CR Score 57/100; 4.8★ from 57 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Clean Flo Sewer and Septic, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 41.
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Most-reviewed: Clean Flo Sewer and Septic, 271 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 41 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
41 Clemson excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 9 are open 24/7, 22 open Saturdays and 10 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 41 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Clemson at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Residential Grading and Septic LLC | 57 | 4.8★ (57) | Clemson | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Iron Lungs Grading and Landscape Construction | 57 | 4.8★ (44) | Easley, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Clean Flo Sewer and Septic | 57 | 4.9★ (271) | Anderson, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 4 | Carolina Mountain Grading, LLC. | 57 | 4.9★ (51) | Central, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Dmorrislogistic | 56 | 5.0★ (7) | Seneca, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Phillips Grading & Hauling | 56 | 4.8★ (20) | Seneca, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Nelson Land Management | 56 | 4.9★ (38) | Taylors, 19 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Kelley Excavation and Land Management | 56 | 5.0★ (7) | Anderson, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Hanks Land Management, LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (16) | Anderson, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Skyview Grading and Excavation | 55 | 5.0★ (4) | Easley, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 41 best excavating contractors in Clemson, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Easley, 20 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anderson, 13 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 271 Google reviews, the most in Clemson.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Central, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Seneca, 4 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Seneca, 3 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Taylors, 19 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anderson, 11 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Anderson, 20 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Easley, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Central, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenville, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anderson, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Easley, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Easley, 20 mi away
53/100CR 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 Easley, 16 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Anderson, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Easley, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Seneca, 8 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Toccoa, 21 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Berea, 23 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Seneca, 9 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anderson, 11 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Central, 6 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Piedmont, 19 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
All 41 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #41, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Johnson Plumbing Services | 50 | 4.9★ (29) | 19 mi |
| 27 | JP Grading | 50 | 5.0★ (10) | 20 mi |
| 28 | Miller's Construction Company | 50 | 4.0★ (26) | 22 mi |
| 29 | McAbee Construction Asphalt Paving & Grading LLC | 50 | 5.0★ (12) | 17 mi |
| 30 | Southern Unlimited Services | 50 | 5.0★ (76) | 18 mi |
| 31 | Thomas Grading Services | 50 | 4.9★ (11) | 23 mi |
| 32 | BHW Grading and Excavating | 50 | 3.7★ (3) | 12 mi |
| 33 | ClearCut Land Solutions LLC | 49 | 5.0★ (20) | 21 mi |
| 34 | Emerson Elite Construction, LLC | 49 | 4.8★ (18) | 13 mi |
| 35 | Eaton Grading & Land Management LLC. | 49 | 5.0★ (3) | 24 mi |
| 36 | C&C Junk Removal, Demolition & Dumpsters | 49 | 4.9★ (61) | 19 mi |
| 37 | Kas Fabrication, LLC. | 49 | 5.0★ (7) | 25 mi |
| 38 | Grounded Grading and Septic, LLC | 48 | 5.0★ (3) | 14 mi |
| 39 | S & S Unlimited | 47 | 5.0★ (8) | 15 mi |
| 40 | Earthmovers, LLC | 44 | 5.0★ (3) | 21 mi |
| 41 | Tractor Works LLC | 43 | 5.0★ (6) | 21 mi |
Also serving Clemson
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Anderson Underground utilities and excavation | 16 mi | |
| Blueridgetrailerandgrading | 6 mi | |
| Earth and Stone | 6 mi | |
| Gaines Backhoe & Bobcat Services | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Ground Zero Trenching LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Hartwell Roofing & Exteriors | In Clemson | |
| Journey South Construction | In Clemson | |
| Keith Sheriff Landscaping | 4.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Keowee Contractors Inc | 1.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Kingswood Cottages by Stanley Martin Homes | In Clemson | |
| Madcar Construction Inc | 4.5★ (2) | 20 mi |
| McAlister Land Clearing | 8 mi | |
| McJunkin Grading, Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Newton Scott Signature Homes | In Clemson | |
| Nitty Gritty Dirt Company | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Oak & Slate Custom Homes | 5.0★ (7) | In Clemson |
| Precision Construction Specialty | In Clemson | |
| Shaw Grading | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Utility Construction Services and Consulting | 15 mi | |
| Vision Grading and Land Service | In Clemson |
How we ranked Clemson excavating contractors
We scored 41 Clemson 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 Clemson 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 Clemson: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Clemson?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Clemson, SC is Residential Grading and Septic LLC with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 4.8★ from 57 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Iron Lungs Grading and Landscape Construction (#2) and Clean Flo Sewer and Septic (#3) follow. We ranked 41 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Clemson?
ContractorsRanked ranks 41 excavating contractors serving Clemson, SC. 1 of them is based in Clemson; 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 Clemson are open 24/7?
9 ranked excavating contractors in Clemson post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Residential Grading and Septic LLC (#1), Clean Flo Sewer and Septic (#3) and Hanks Land Management, LLC (#9). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Clemson work on weekends?
22 of 41 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 10 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Iron Lungs Grading and Landscape Construction (#2), Clean Flo Sewer and Septic (#3) and Nelson Land Management (#7). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Clemson excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 41 rated excavating contractors in Clemson is 5.0★, with a median of 10 reviews. Clean Flo Sewer and Septic has the most, 271 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 Clemson count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Clemson 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 Clemson
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 41 excavating contractors serving Clemson.
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