60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 101 Google reviews, the most in Florence.
Best Excavating Contractors in Florence, SC (2026)
17 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Florence: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 60/100; 4.6★ from 101 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): A&E Landworx Septic & Excavation, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 17.
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Most-reviewed: Asbury's Septic Tank Cleaning & Backhoe Service Inc, 55 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 17 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
17 Florence excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 11 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 17 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Florence at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 60 | 4.6★ (101) | Florence | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | McCrone Excavating LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (18) | Rock Hill, 9 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | A&E Landworx Septic & Excavation | 56 | 5.0★ (16) | Unionville, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Asbury's Septic Tank Cleaning & Backhoe Service Inc | 55 | 4.3★ (55) | Morganton, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 5 | Goldman Site Services | 55 | 4.6★ (9) | Florence | — | — |
| 6 | Linhale Landscaping & Lawn Care | 54 | 5.0★ (25) | Florence | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Excavation Division of MR, Grading Company | Driveway Repair & Grading Services | 54 | 4.4★ (14) | Asheville, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | PeeDee Land Clearing Contractors | 54 | 4.8★ (10) | Florence | Sat | — |
| 9 | Ricks Plumbing | 54 | 4.5★ (47) | Darlington, 4 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Wildcat Advanced Land Clearing LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (25) | Spartanburg, 9 mi away | — | — |
The 17 best excavating contractors in Florence, 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 Rock Hill, 9 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Unionville, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Morganton, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 55 Google reviews.
Based in Florence
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Florence
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews.
Based in Asheville, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Florence
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Forestry service”.
Based in Darlington, 4 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 47 Google reviews.
Based in Spartanburg, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews.
Based in Darlington, 8 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews.
Based in Lake City, 19 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Frederick, 20 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews.
Based in Florence
48/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
#15 Gaddy's Grading
Based in Marvin, 9 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based in Florence
47/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based in Cheraw, 22 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Also serving Florence
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Carolina Digz | 9 mi | |
| Clean Acres | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Donaldson Grading Company LLC | 9 mi | |
| Elite Environmental Services, INC. | 9 mi | |
| First Choice Heating & Air | 5.0★ (18) | In Florence |
| Florence Septic Systems | 4.5★ (15) | In Florence |
| Gibbs Junk Removal | 5.0★ (29) | In Florence |
| Greene's Grading and Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Harley's Land Clearing And Tree Service | 1.0★ (1) | In Florence |
| Honeycutt Grading Inc | 9 mi | |
| Land Forge Site Services, LLC | 9 mi | |
| Mashburn Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Florence |
| Mountain Valley Landscaping Inc | 9 mi | |
| Munn's Construction & Remodel | In Florence | |
| Palmetto Clear Cut | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Powell Construction Inc | 3.0★ (1) | In Florence |
| Premium concrete and grading | 9 mi | |
| Premium Concrete and Grading LLC | 9 mi | |
| SC Landworks LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Florence |
| The Black Creek Company LLC | 6 mi |
How we ranked Florence excavating contractors
We scored 17 Florence 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 Florence 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 Florence: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Florence?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Florence, SC is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.6★ from 101 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. McCrone Excavating LLC (#2) and A&E Landworx Septic & Excavation (#3) follow. We ranked 17 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Florence?
ContractorsRanked ranks 17 excavating contractors serving Florence, SC. 6 of them are based in Florence; 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 Florence are open 24/7?
4 ranked excavating contractors in Florence post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), A&E Landworx Septic & Excavation (#3) and Asbury's Septic Tank Cleaning & Backhoe Service Inc (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Florence work on weekends?
11 of 17 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), McCrone Excavating LLC (#2) and A&E Landworx Septic & Excavation (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Florence excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 17 rated excavating contractors in Florence is 4.8★, with a median of 14 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 101 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 Florence count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Florence 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 Florence
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 17 excavating contractors serving Florence.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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