60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 225 Google reviews, the most in Elon.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Elon, NC (2026)
65 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Elon: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 60/100; 4.9★ from 225 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Mitchell's Land Solutions, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 65.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Carolina United Grading, 91 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 65 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
65 Elon excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 10 are open 24/7, 31 open Saturdays and 13 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 65 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Elon at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 60 | 4.9★ (225) | Graham, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Mitchell's Land Solutions | 59 | 5.0★ (10) | Burlington, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Prime Cut Grading & Gravel LLC. | 58 | 4.7★ (25) | Gibsonville, 1 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Hodges Dirt Works LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (8) | Reidsville, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Carolina United Grading | 57 | 5.0★ (91) | Graham, 16 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 6 | JR Grading Services | 55 | 5.0★ (18) | Asheboro, 15 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | B & H Grading Co Inc | 55 | 3.7★ (3) | Elon | — | — |
| 8 | JW Grading & Excavation LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (7) | Gibsonville, 8 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Fisher Hauling And Grading | 55 | 5.0★ (9) | Eden, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Lighthouse Underground Utilities | 55 | 4.4★ (7) | Elon | — | — |
The 65 best excavating contractors in Elon, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Burlington, 8 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Gibsonville, 1 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Reidsville, 12 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Graham, 16 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Asheboro, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elon
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Gibsonville, 8 mi away
55/100CR 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 Eden, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Elon
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burlington, 5 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greensboro, 16 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 Graham, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Reidsville, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Graham, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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, 6 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Stokesdale, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Burlington, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burlington, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Reidsville, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burlington, 8 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 Greensboro, 14 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ 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 Greensboro, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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 High Point, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in High Point, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 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.
Also serving Elon
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A & A Trenching Services In | 1.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| AirTight Solutions HVAC LLC | 5.0★ (33) | In Elon |
| Atlas Excavation and Grading | 1.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Backcountry Landworx | 1 mi | |
| Barrow Construction Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Blanchard's Bobcat & Backhoe | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Danny D's Loader Services Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Davidson Excavating & Grading | 3.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Dig 4 U | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Harvey Clearing & Logging LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Hilton Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Hodgin's Hauling & Site Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| irfan llc | In Elon | |
| Kimball's Septic System Backhoe | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Marcos Services | 5.0★ (3) | In Elon |
| Owen's Grading & Hauling | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Premier Land Technologies | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| R.L. Eudy Quality Services, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Rankin III Grading LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Simpson's Excavating & Grading | In Elon |
How we ranked Elon excavating contractors
We scored 65 Elon 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 Elon 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 Elon: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Elon?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Elon, NC is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.9★ from 225 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Mitchell's Land Solutions (#2) and Prime Cut Grading & Gravel LLC. (#3) follow. We ranked 65 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Elon?
ContractorsRanked ranks 65 excavating contractors serving Elon, NC. 2 of them are based in Elon; 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 Elon are open 24/7?
10 ranked excavating contractors in Elon post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Mitchell's Land Solutions (#2) and Prime Cut Grading & Gravel LLC. (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Elon work on weekends?
31 of 65 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 13 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Mitchell's Land Solutions (#2) and Prime Cut Grading & Gravel LLC. (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Elon excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 65 rated excavating contractors in Elon is 5.0★, with a median of 9 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 225 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 Elon count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Elon 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 Elon
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 65 excavating contractors serving Elon.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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