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Best Excavating Contractors in Forest City, NC (2026)

36 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Forest City: H & R Landscaping & Grading, CR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 3

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Rock Solid Septic•Excavation, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 36.

  3. 3

    Most-reviewed: Rock Solid Septic•Excavation, 180 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 36 ranked; ranked #3.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

36 Forest City excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 17 open Saturdays and 10 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 36 rated businesses.

Top 10 excavating contractors in Forest City at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Forest City at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1H & R Landscaping & Grading625.0★ (24)Forest CitySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2High-Grade Expert Solutions LLC605.0★ (10)Forest CitySat · Sun—
3Rock Solid Septic•Excavation595.0★ (180)Spartanburg, 24 mi away24/7Emergencies, Most reviews
4D&D Land Clearing /Construction584.7★ (26)Forest City24/7—
5Carolina Excavations575.0★ (11)Boiling Springs, 19 mi away24/7—
6Brown's Land Improvement, LLC565.0★ (10)Morganton, 23 mi away24/7—
7Southeastern Land Specialists, LLC554.9★ (22)Black Mountain, 24 mi awaySat · Sun—
8Tri-City Grading555.0★ (3)Forest CitySat—
9LDS Solutions LLC555.0★ (14)Shelby, 14 mi awaySat—
10Prime Level Contractors LLC545.0★ (17)Spartanburg, 14 mi away——

The 36 best excavating contractors in Forest City, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Ranked #1 in Forest City

    #1 H & R Landscaping & Grading

    Based in Forest City

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7:30 AM–6:30 PM
    Address
    129 Reservation Dr, Spindale, NC 28160
    View profile for H & R Landscaping & Grading(828) 748-6728

  5. #5 Carolina Excavations

    Based in Boiling Springs, 19 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 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.

    • 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    547 Camrose Ct, Inman, SC 29349
    View profile for Carolina Excavations(864) 999-0477

  8. #8 Tri-City Grading

    Based in Forest City

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Tri-City Grading(828) 242-0107

  9. #9 LDS Solutions LLC

    Based in Shelby, 14 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1720 W Zion Church Rd, Shelby, NC 28150
    View profile for LDS Solutions LLC(704) 600-8146

  12. #12 PayDirt Grading

    Based in Greer, 24 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    447 Blue Ridge St, Inman, SC 29349
    View profile for PayDirt Grading(864) 398-9468

  13. #13 Marksman Landworks LLC

    Based in Boiling Springs, 23 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2231 Springview Ct, Boiling Springs, SC 29316
    View profile for Marksman Landworks LLC(864) 365-2085

  15. #15 HMP Tree LLC

    Based in Spartanburg, 25 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 50 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 50 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1246A Boiling Springs Rd, Spartanburg, SC 29303
    View profile for HMP Tree LLC(864) 753-8733

  16. #16 Clary Hood, Inc.

    Based in Spartanburg, 21 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 29 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    150 Conway Black Rd, Spartanburg, SC 29307
    View profile for Clary Hood, Inc.(864) 579-8881

  17. #17 Red Letter Earthworks LLC

    Based in Shelby, 24 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    150 Waterwood Dr, Shelby, NC 28150
    View profile for Red Letter Earthworks LLC(704) 284-8168

  19. #19 Handy Contracting LLC

    Based in Boiling Springs, 17 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    Mayo, SC 29368
    View profile for Handy Contracting LLC(864) 809-3208

  20. #20 Davis LandWorx LLC

    Based in Black Mountain, 25 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 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.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–9 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3973 Bat Cave Rd, Old Fort, NC 28762
    View profile for Davis LandWorx LLC(828) 925-1099

  21. #21 Double H Grading

    Based in Greer, 18 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 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.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Double H Grading(864) 444-8581

  22. #22 B H White Grading

    Based in Spartanburg, 19 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    131 White Woods Dr, Cowpens, SC 29330
    View profile for B H White Grading(864) 809-4937

  25. #25 Francis Brothers LLC

    Based in Shelby, 20 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 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.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Francis Brothers LLC(704) 472-2964

All 36 excavating contractors

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #36, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.

excavating contractors in Forest City, ranks 26 to 36
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Carson & Son Construction Co504.7★ (3)22 mi
27Lee Scism Grading LLC505.0★ (4)18 mi
28Ledbetter Clark Grading & Hlg494.3★ (6)13 mi
29Mellons services LLC495.0★ (4)18 mi
30Parker & Son's Grading Co Inc483.0★ (4)19 mi
31Guffey's Roll offs LLC484.9★ (30)23 mi
32Grant Contractors LLC485.0★ (4)13 mi
33Carolina Irrigation Sod and Patio485.0★ (14)17 mi
34Wesson Septic Tank Service Inc484.3★ (45)16 mi
35C C Strickland & Sons, INC.474.0★ (3)In Forest City
36Pettys Land Management and Clearing Of The Carolina’s LLC464.7★ (25)25 mi

Also serving Forest City

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.

Unranked excavating contractors serving Forest City
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Allison’s bobcat services5.0★ (1)24 mi
Blue Ridge Excavating, Inc5.0★ (1)In Forest City
Burgess Land Management LLCIn Forest City
CLP Grading LLC19 mi
Contreras Trucking LLC5.0★ (2)18 mi
Dockery Excavating & more,llc5.0★ (2)25 mi
DRS Land Management5.0★ (1)In Forest City
Hawkins Grading LLC5.0★ (1)23 mi
J&L Grading And Clearing LLC.5.0★ (2)In Forest City
Last Chance Tree, Grading & Septic Tank Service LLC5.0★ (1)In Forest City
M&A Tree Service5.0★ (2)23 mi
Morgan’s Grading & Excavation16 mi
Premium Hauling Services L.L.CIn Forest City
Sain Grading & Backhoe Services21 mi
Tall Pines Corporation Grading Excavation Land Clearing and Hauling19 mi
Tran Corporation4.0★ (1)21 mi
TSFX Excavation17 mi
W F Wilson Septic Tank ServicesIn Forest City
WL Excavation LLC5.0★ (1)In Forest City
WL Excavation LLCIn Forest City

How we ranked Forest City excavating contractors

We scored 36 Forest 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Forest City data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Excavating contractors in Forest City: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Forest City?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Forest City, NC is H & R Landscaping & Grading with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. High-Grade Expert Solutions LLC (#2) and Rock Solid Septic•Excavation (#3) follow. We ranked 36 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Forest City?

ContractorsRanked ranks 36 excavating contractors serving Forest City, NC. 6 of them are based in Forest City; 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 Forest City are open 24/7?

7 ranked excavating contractors in Forest City post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Rock Solid Septic•Excavation (#3), D&D Land Clearing /Construction (#4) and Carolina Excavations (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Forest City work on weekends?

17 of 36 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 10 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are H & R Landscaping & Grading (#1), High-Grade Expert Solutions LLC (#2) and Rock Solid Septic•Excavation (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Forest City excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 36 rated excavating contractors in Forest City is 5.0★, with a median of 13 reviews. Rock Solid Septic•Excavation has the most, 180 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Forest City count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Forest 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 Forest City

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 36 excavating contractors serving Forest City.

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