61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 524 Google reviews, the most in Fayetteville.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Fayetteville, NC (2026)
28 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Fayetteville: Woods Plumbing Service LLC, CR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 524 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Elite Tree Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 28.
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Most-reviewed: Elite Tree Service, 158 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 28 ranked after Woods Plumbing Service LLC; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
28 Fayetteville excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 12 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 28 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Fayetteville at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woods Plumbing Service LLC | 61 | 4.8★ (524) | Fayetteville | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Elite Tree Service | 60 | 5.0★ (158) | Fayetteville | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Earthworks Grading & Excavation Inc. | 57 | 5.0★ (5) | Fayetteville | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Lewis Septic Tank & Backhoe | 56 | 5.0★ (6) | Fayetteville | — | — |
| 5 | BRR services | 55 | 4.8★ (23) | Fayetteville | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Harold Carter Brothers Septic | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | Fayetteville | — | — |
| 7 | Highland Paving | 55 | 4.6★ (11) | Fayetteville | — | — |
| 8 | Carter & Son Backhoe | 54 | 3.0★ (4) | Fayetteville | — | — |
| 9 | PlumbWorX | 54 | 4.9★ (48) | Fayetteville | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | 3B Site Development Inc. | 53 | 5.0★ (7) | Sanford, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 28 best excavating contractors in Fayetteville, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Fayetteville
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 158 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fayetteville
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Fayetteville
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#5 BRR services
Based in Fayetteville
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fayetteville
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Fayetteville
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fayetteville
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#9 PlumbWorX
Based in Fayetteville
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 48 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sanford, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Fayetteville
53/100CR 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 Fayetteville
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, based in Fayetteville.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Fayetteville
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 34 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hope Mills, 8 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fayetteville
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Earth works company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fayetteville
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 65 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lumberton, 24 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Sanford, 18 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Sanford, 19 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burlington, 16 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Sanford, 23 mi away
49/100CR 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 Fayetteville
49/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Building materials supplier”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hope Mills, 9 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hope Mills, 8 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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.
Based in Asheboro, 24 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 28 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #28, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Carolina Pinewood LLC | 48 | 4.5★ (6) | 23 mi |
| 27 | Stogie Craft, LLC | 46 | 5.0★ (9) | 12 mi |
| 28 | Slick Banks Land Management, LLC | 43 | 5.0★ (4) | 21 mi |
Also serving Fayetteville
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 |
|---|---|---|
| All American Land Management LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Fayetteville |
| Asia Excavating Services Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Fayetteville |
| Autrys Trucking | 1.0★ (1) | In Fayetteville |
| AVM Enterprises | 5.0★ (1) | In Fayetteville |
| Bernard Vann Grading & Utility | 5.0★ (2) | In Fayetteville |
| BMS CAT | 3.8★ (13) | In Fayetteville |
| CarolinaLandSpecialistLLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Fayetteville |
| Climate Control | 5.0★ (1) | In Fayetteville |
| Conti construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Fayetteville |
| CSG Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | In Fayetteville |
| D & G Excavating Services, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Fayetteville |
| Fayetteville Drywall & Flooring | 5.0★ (14) | In Fayetteville |
| Fayetteville HVAC Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Fayetteville |
| GrindHard Forestry Mulching | 5.0★ (1) | In Fayetteville |
| Jake’s Sprinkler Repair | 5.0★ (1) | In Fayetteville |
| Johnson Controls Inc | 4.0★ (1) | In Fayetteville |
| Lee of Carolinas Construction | 3.0★ (1) | In Fayetteville |
| LV and Son Clearing and Grading | 5.0★ (1) | In Fayetteville |
| Steve's Backhoe & Excavating Service | 5.0★ (2) | In Fayetteville |
| Tew Grading Co Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Fayetteville |
How we ranked Fayetteville excavating contractors
We scored 28 Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Fayetteville?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Fayetteville, NC is Woods Plumbing Service LLC with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.8★ from 524 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Elite Tree Service (#2) and Earthworks Grading & Excavation Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 28 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Fayetteville?
ContractorsRanked ranks 28 excavating contractors serving Fayetteville, NC. 15 of them are based in Fayetteville; 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 Fayetteville are open 24/7?
6 ranked excavating contractors in Fayetteville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Woods Plumbing Service LLC (#1), Elite Tree Service (#2) and BRR services (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Fayetteville work on weekends?
12 of 28 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Woods Plumbing Service LLC (#1), Elite Tree Service (#2) and Earthworks Grading & Excavation Inc. (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Fayetteville excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 28 rated excavating contractors in Fayetteville is 4.9★, with a median of 9 reviews. Woods Plumbing Service LLC has the most, 524 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 Fayetteville count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 28 excavating contractors serving Fayetteville.
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