61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Cornelius, NC (2026)
142 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Cornelius: Pope's Quality Grading & Hauling, CR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 75 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 142.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 2,314 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 142 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
142 Cornelius excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 33 are open 24/7, 95 open Saturdays and 42 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 142 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Cornelius at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pope's Quality Grading & Hauling | 61 | 5.0★ (75) | Mooresville, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.8★ (631) | Huntersville, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (940) | Mooresville, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Lake Norman Excavating, Land Clearing, Grading & Yard Drainage | 58 | 4.9★ (44) | Lake Norman of Catawba, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (2,314) | Charlotte, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 6 | High Vision Grading | 56 | 5.0★ (3) | Huntersville, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.9★ (520) | Concord, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | EMH Construction, LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (17) | Mooresville, 8 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | TZ Clearing Company | 55 | 5.0★ (26) | Concord, 11 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Dynasty Dirtwork | 55 | 5.0★ (16) | Statesville, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 142 best excavating contractors in Cornelius, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Huntersville, 3 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 631 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mooresville, 7 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 940 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Norman of Catawba, 8 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlotte, 17 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,314 Google reviews, the most in Cornelius.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntersville, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Concord, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 520 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mooresville, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Concord, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 Dynasty Dirtwork
Based in Statesville, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Cornelius
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Statesville, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Kannapolis, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Kannapolis, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Charlotte, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 660 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#16 DLD Grading LLC
Based in Lincolnton, 22 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 York, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Mooresville, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mint Hill, 25 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlotte, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#21 Mccann Grading
Based in Saint Stephens, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Gastonia, 25 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 691 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mooresville, 7 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kannapolis, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 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 142 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Cornelius
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Al's Grading | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Alden & Son Construction/Hydroseeding | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| All Solutions Construction R&R LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Cornelius |
| Bandy's Shoreline Stabilization & Grading | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Callaway Grading, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Cline's Landscaping Inc. | 1.5★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Cresent Construction & Design Solutions Inc. | In Cornelius | |
| Crisdan Construction Corp | 5.0★ (2) | In Cornelius |
| Crossroads Grading and Hauling, LLC | 4.5★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Diversified Demolition LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Eckard's Grading and Hauling Inc | 4.5★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Excavation Nation LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Cornelius |
| Honeycutts Grading | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| IronPeak Builders | In Cornelius | |
| Lakeside HVAC Solutions | 5.0★ (3) | In Cornelius |
| Legacy Building Solutions | In Cornelius | |
| Performance Contracting Inc. | 2.5★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Robert Stamey Grading | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Rocky Creek Grading, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| The Grading Company, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
How we ranked Cornelius excavating contractors
We scored 142 Cornelius 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 Cornelius 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 Cornelius: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Cornelius?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Cornelius, NC is Pope's Quality Grading & Hauling with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 75 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 142 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Cornelius?
ContractorsRanked ranks 142 excavating contractors serving Cornelius, NC. 2 of them are based in Cornelius; 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 Cornelius are open 24/7?
33 ranked excavating contractors in Cornelius post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Pope's Quality Grading & Hauling (#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 Cornelius work on weekends?
95 of 142 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 42 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Pope's Quality Grading & Hauling (#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 Cornelius excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 142 rated excavating contractors in Cornelius is 5.0★, with a median of 11 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 2,314 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Cornelius count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Cornelius 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 Cornelius
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 142 excavating contractors serving Cornelius.
- November 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.
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