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Best Excavating Contractors in Columbia, SC (2026)

27 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Columbia: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 60/100; 4.6★ from 1,091 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 3

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 27.

  3. 6

    Most-reviewed: Elite Lawn & Landscape, 271 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 27 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #6.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

27 Columbia excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 10 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 27 rated businesses.

Top 10 excavating contractors in Columbia at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Columbia at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup604.6★ (1,091)Columbia24/7Overall
2Grading & Gravel Driveway Co. - Columbia, SC554.8★ (21)Columbia——
3Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup554.9★ (106)Irmo, 10 mi away24/7Emergencies
4Richardson Construction Co544.1★ (8)Columbia——
5Bishop’s Land Service545.0★ (103)ColumbiaSat—
6Elite Lawn & Landscape534.7★ (271)Columbia—Most reviews
7In The Clear Land Management Services535.0★ (24)ColumbiaSat · Sun—
8Professional Lot Clearing & Tree Service525.0★ (8)Columbia24/7—
9Eagle Excavating514.1★ (14)Lexington, 15 mi away——
104Reyes LLC515.0★ (22)Cayce, 13 mi away24/7—

The 27 best excavating contractors in Columbia, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  6. #6 Elite Lawn & Landscape

    Based in Columbia

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 271 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 271 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1122 Lady St Suite 1100J, Columbia, SC 29201
    View profile for Elite Lawn & Landscape(803) 814-7834

  9. #9 Eagle Excavating

    Based in Lexington, 15 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.1★ from 14 Google reviews
    Address
    1050 Bonhomme Richard Dr, Lexington, SC 29072
    View profile for Eagle Excavating(803) 356-4222

  10. #10 4Reyes LLC

    Based in Cayce, 13 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for 4Reyes LLC(803) 467-0557

  11. #11 Procon Clearing & Grading

    Based in Lexington, 9 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    125A Center Dr, Lexington, SC 29072
    View profile for Procon Clearing & Grading(803) 609-4867

  12. #12 RLTW LAND CLEARING

    Based in Columbia

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for RLTW LAND CLEARING(803) 709-8001

  16. #16 Carolina Contracting, Inc.

    Based in Lexington, 10 mi away

    48/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 2.8★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3417 Emanuel Church Rd, Lexington, SC 29073
    View profile for Carolina Contracting, Inc.(803) 957-4365

  17. #17 Kenco Grading & Excavating Inc

    Based in Lexington, 13 mi away

    48/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    584 Pleasant View Dr, Lexington, SC 29073
    View profile for Kenco Grading & Excavating Inc(803) 513-8969

  19. #19 PLD Outdoors

    Based in Columbia

    47/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for PLD Outdoors(803) 206-4364

  23. #23 S&T Grading & Excavating Inc.

    Based in Lexington, 13 mi away

    45/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    309 Landfill Ln, Lexington, SC 29073
    View profile for S&T Grading & Excavating Inc.(803) 755-2718

  24. #24 RHB Construction

    Based in Cayce, 11 mi away

    44/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for RHB Construction(803) 317-4727

All 27 excavating contractors

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #27, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.

excavating contractors in Columbia, ranks 26 to 27
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26DNR Construction, LLC412.7★ (7)13 mi
27Jeremy Ray Construction LLC414.6★ (5)23 mi

Also serving Columbia

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.

Unranked excavating contractors serving Columbia
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Air Logic4.7★ (12)In Columbia
Anderson Hauling & Land Clearing LLC5.0★ (1)In Columbia
Attentive HVAC Repair ColumbiaIn Columbia
C R Jackson Inc Columbia4.2★ (47)In Columbia
Caring HVAC Repair ColumbiaIn Columbia
Cola Town Construction & Renovations5.0★ (1)In Columbia
Columbia Cooling & Heating Co4.0★ (1)In Columbia
Columbia HVAC ServicesIn Columbia
Columbia Public Works Administration3.0★ (10)In Columbia
Corbel HVAC Repair ColumbiaIn Columbia
Glacial HVAC Repair ColumbiaIn Columbia
Integrated HVAC Repair ColumbiaIn Columbia
Irmo Grading & Clearing Inc5.0★ (1)In Columbia
Leonard Heating & Air Conditioning Columbia4.2★ (5)In Columbia
Nonplanar HVAC Repair ColumbiaIn Columbia
Piezoelectric HVAC Repair ColumbiaIn Columbia
Quality Bathroom & Kitchen Remodeling5.0★ (3)In Columbia
South Carolina Barndominium Builders5.0★ (5)In Columbia
South Carolina Department of Transportation2.5★ (30)In Columbia
Virtus Construction5.0★ (11)In Columbia

How we ranked Columbia excavating contractors

We scored 27 Columbia 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Columbia data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Excavating contractors in Columbia: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Columbia?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Columbia, SC is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.6★ from 1,091 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Grading & Gravel Driveway Co. - Columbia, SC (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 27 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Columbia?

ContractorsRanked ranks 27 excavating contractors serving Columbia, SC. 10 of them are based in Columbia; 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 Columbia are open 24/7?

5 ranked excavating contractors in Columbia post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) and Professional Lot Clearing & Tree Service (#8). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Columbia work on weekends?

10 of 27 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) and Bishop’s Land Service (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Columbia excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 27 rated excavating contractors in Columbia is 4.9★, with a median of 10 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,091 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 Columbia count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Columbia 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 Columbia

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 27 excavating contractors serving Columbia.

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