59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Best Excavating Contractors in Elizabeth City, NC (2026)
12 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Elizabeth City: Little Red Tractor LLC, CR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Performance pressure works, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 12.
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Most-reviewed: McPherson Enterprizes Plumbing & Trenching, Inc., 30 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 12 ranked; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
12 Elizabeth City excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 12 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Elizabeth City at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Little Red Tractor LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (5) | Elizabeth City | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Smith's Grading & Septic LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (21) | Elizabeth City | — | — |
| 3 | Premier Earth Shaping Inc | 57 | 4.8★ (25) | Virginia Beach, 24 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Performance pressure works | 55 | 5.0★ (4) | Chesapeake, 19 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Shawboro Land Development, Inc. | 55 | 5.0★ (4) | Elizabeth City | — | — |
| 6 | Eastern Carolina Construction, Inc. | 55 | 3.6★ (5) | Elizabeth City | — | — |
| 7 | McPherson Enterprizes Plumbing & Trenching, Inc. | 55 | 4.4★ (30) | Elizabeth City | — | Most reviews |
| 8 | C & W Grading | 54 | 5.0★ (3) | Elizabeth City | — | — |
| 9 | United Land Clearing & Demolition | 51 | 5.0★ (6) | Chesapeake, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Phillips Outdoor Services | 50 | 5.0★ (18) | Chesapeake, 23 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
The 12 best excavating contractors in Elizabeth City, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Elizabeth City
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews.
Based in Virginia Beach, 24 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Chesapeake, 19 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Elizabeth City
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 in Elizabeth City
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Elizabeth City
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 30 Google reviews, the most in Elizabeth City.
Based in Elizabeth City
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Chesapeake, 3 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based in Chesapeake, 23 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews.
Based in Elizabeth City
50/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based in Chesapeake, 14 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.9★ from 16 Google reviews.
Also serving Elizabeth City
11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable Dozer Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| Albemarle Walls and Pavers | 3.0★ (2) | In Elizabeth City |
| Aspire Fabrication and Construction LLC | 5.0★ (3) | In Elizabeth City |
| Commander Contracting Co. | 24 mi | |
| Eastern Drainage Co Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Elizabeth City |
| LAYDEN MARINE CONSTRUCTION | 4.4★ (7) | In Elizabeth City |
| Reidmark Inc | In Elizabeth City | |
| Sampson Marine Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Elizabeth City |
| Sanders G & E Corporation | 3.0★ (1) | In Elizabeth City |
| Southern Roots Land Development, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | In Elizabeth City |
| Tri B Construction INC | In Elizabeth City |
How we ranked Elizabeth City excavating contractors
We scored 12 Elizabeth City 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 Elizabeth City 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 Elizabeth City: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Elizabeth City?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Elizabeth City, NC is Little Red Tractor LLC with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Smith's Grading & Septic LLC (#2) and Premier Earth Shaping Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 12 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Elizabeth City?
ContractorsRanked ranks 12 excavating contractors serving Elizabeth City, NC. 7 of them are based in Elizabeth City; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 11 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Elizabeth City are open 24/7?
1 ranked excavating contractor in Elizabeth City posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Performance pressure works (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Elizabeth City work on weekends?
4 of 12 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Little Red Tractor LLC (#1), Premier Earth Shaping Inc (#3) and Performance pressure works (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Elizabeth City excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 12 rated excavating contractors in Elizabeth City is 5.0★, with a median of 7 reviews. McPherson Enterprizes Plumbing & Trenching, Inc. has the most, 30 reviews, and ranks #7. 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 Elizabeth City count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Elizabeth City 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 Elizabeth City
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 12 excavating contractors serving Elizabeth City.
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