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Best Excavating Contractors in Fuquay-Varina, NC (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Fuquay-Varina: Kreeger's Earthworks and Stump Grinding, CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 78 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 10 PM.

  2. 3

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 67.

  3. 7

    Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 2,873 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 67 ranked; ranked #7.

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

67 Fuquay-Varina excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 8 are open 24/7, 34 open Saturdays and 13 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 67 rated businesses.

Top 10 excavating contractors in Fuquay-Varina at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Fuquay-Varina at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Kreeger's Earthworks and Stump Grinding605.0★ (78)Fuquay-VarinaSat · EveningsOverall
2Patriot Grading LLC595.0★ (25)Fuquay-VarinaSat · Sun—
3Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup574.8★ (1,853)Cary, 14 mi away24/7Emergencies
4Patriot Excavation LLC575.0★ (20)Fuquay-VarinaSat · Evenings—
5Barbour’s Grading and Construction565.0★ (13)Fuquay-VarinaSat—
6SELFCO Grading and Contracting LLC565.0★ (12)Fuquay-VarinaSat · Evenings—
7Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup564.8★ (2,873)Raleigh, 22 mi away24/7Most reviews
8Pinion Grading And Clearing LLC565.0★ (9)Fuquay-VarinaSat—
9Final Grading & Landscaping555.0★ (19)Raleigh, 9 mi away——
10Earthworks Grading & Excavation Inc.545.0★ (5)Fayetteville, 8 mi awaySat · Sun—

The 67 best excavating contractors in Fuquay-Varina, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Fuquay-Varina

    Based in Fuquay-Varina

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 78 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–10:30 PM · Sat 8 AM–10 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    52 Clearfield Dr, Angier, NC 27501
  2. Based in Fuquay-Varina

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–5 PM
  3. Based in Fuquay-Varina

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    103 Holly Ranch Ct, Willow Spring, NC 27592
  4. Based in Cary, 11 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7:30 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
  5. Based in Fuquay-Varina

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 25 Google reviews, open 24/7.

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

    • 4.7★ from 25 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    111 Tasha Ln, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  6. Based in Fuquay-Varina

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3320 Air Park Rd, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  7. Based in Fuquay-Varina

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6712 NC-50, Benson, NC 27504
  8. Based in Apex, 13 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 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 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6369 Reedybrook Crossing, Apex, NC 27502
  9. Based in Fuquay-Varina

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
  10. Based in Sanford, 8 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
  11. Based in Sanford, 20 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 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–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
    Address
    3029 Elliott Bridge Rd, Bunnlevel, NC 28323
  12. Based in Durham, 23 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 34 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed

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 67 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

excavating contractors in Fuquay-Varina, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Betts Excavation515.0★ (9)23 mi
27Iron Wolf Grading & Excavation515.0★ (24)In Fuquay-Varina
28Currin & Sons Inc514.2★ (5)4 mi
29Southern State Landscape Inc.514.5★ (52)In Fuquay-Varina
30Stocks Clearing and Grading514.8★ (34)11 mi
31LHF Excavation and Contracting505.0★ (14)23 mi
32Price Siteworks505.0★ (5)5 mi
33Ortega Tree & Land Clearing504.9★ (111)23 mi
34Temple Grading and Construction Company, Inc.504.4★ (8)19 mi
35Weeks Contracting504.5★ (6)In Fuquay-Varina
36White Oak Lawn & Landscaping504.9★ (14)In Fuquay-Varina
37Expert Plumbers of Apex505.0★ (9)12 mi
38EZ Land Management & Grading LLC505.0★ (9)10 mi
39JB Excavating, LLC495.0★ (14)21 mi
40Hardee Brothers Grading Inc494.5★ (19)21 mi
41The Trenching Company495.0★ (23)8 mi
42A 1 Grading Inc.494.7★ (63)22 mi
43Giant Development Inc493.6★ (20)16 mi
44Adcock Excavating LLC494.0★ (6)In Fuquay-Varina
45Earthly Touch LLC484.8★ (118)19 mi
46RC Excavation Company485.0★ (9)22 mi
47Lorman Inc485.0★ (3)23 mi
48Williams Land Clearing, Grading and Timber Logger, LLC484.5★ (14)23 mi
49North Carolina Grading Company474.0★ (4)19 mi
50The Civil Group474.0★ (5)19 mi

Also serving Fuquay-Varina

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 Fuquay-Varina
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
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Fuquay Driveways5.0★ (2)In Fuquay-Varina
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Sitework Development LLC5.0★ (2)14 mi
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How we ranked Fuquay-Varina excavating contractors

We scored 67 Fuquay-Varina 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 Fuquay-Varina 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 Fuquay-Varina: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Fuquay-Varina?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Fuquay-Varina, NC is Kreeger's Earthworks and Stump Grinding with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 5.0★ from 78 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 10 PM. Patriot Grading LLC (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 67 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Fuquay-Varina?

ContractorsRanked ranks 67 excavating contractors serving Fuquay-Varina, NC. 16 of them are based in Fuquay-Varina; 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 Fuquay-Varina are open 24/7?

8 ranked excavating contractors in Fuquay-Varina post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#7) and RLT & Associates, Inc. (#13). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Fuquay-Varina work on weekends?

34 of 67 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 13 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Kreeger's Earthworks and Stump Grinding (#1), Patriot Grading LLC (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Fuquay-Varina excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 67 rated excavating contractors in Fuquay-Varina is 5.0★, with a median of 13 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 2,873 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 Fuquay-Varina count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Fuquay-Varina 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 Fuquay-Varina

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 67 excavating contractors serving Fuquay-Varina.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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