58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,853 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Garner, NC (2026)
77 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Garner: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 58/100; 4.8★ from 1,853 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 77.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 2,873 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 77 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
77 Garner excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 11 are open 24/7, 39 open Saturdays and 16 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 77 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Garner at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (1,853) | Cary, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (2,873) | Raleigh, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Land ClearCo | 56 | 5.0★ (19) | Cary, 4 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Carolina Excavation Specialties LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (42) | Clayton, 10 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Kreeger's Earthworks and Stump Grinding | 55 | 5.0★ (78) | Fuquay-Varina, 17 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Final Grading & Landscaping | 55 | 5.0★ (19) | Raleigh, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Patriot Grading LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (25) | Fuquay-Varina, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | 503 Tree Service NC LLC | 55 | 4.7★ (62) | Clayton, 1 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Patriot Excavation LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (20) | Fuquay-Varina, 11 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Betts Excavation | 54 | 5.0★ (9) | Wake Forest, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 77 best excavating contractors in Garner, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Raleigh, 16 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,873 Google reviews, the most in Garner.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#3 Land ClearCo
Based in Cary, 4 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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.
Based in Clayton, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fuquay-Varina, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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.
Based in Raleigh, 7 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Fuquay-Varina, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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.
Based in Clayton, 1 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 62 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fuquay-Varina, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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.
#10 Betts Excavation
Based in Wake Forest, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Knightdale, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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.
Based in Wendell, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 111 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#13 Kapusnik Grading
Based in Durham, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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.
Based in Wake Forest, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fuquay-Varina, 16 mi away
52/100CR 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 Raleigh, 16 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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.
#17 A 1 Grading Inc.
Based in Durham, 9 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Apex, 16 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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.
#19 Betts Excavation
Based in Wake Forest, 17 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Fuquay-Varina, 8 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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.
Based in Sanford, 17 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fayetteville, 19 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Fuquay-Varina, 17 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Clayton, 12 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rolesville, 8 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 118 Google reviews.
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 77 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Garner
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apollo Septic LLC | In Garner | |
| Ascendum Machinery, Inc. | 3.3★ (20) | In Garner |
| B&B Mobile Services | In Garner | |
| Batista Grading Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Cantey Foundation Specialists | 5.0★ (2) | In Garner |
| Carolina Rock & Land Co | In Garner | |
| DE Hauling and Paving | In Garner | |
| EastLine Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Garner |
| Environmental Restoration, LLC | 1.5★ (2) | In Garner |
| G C Utilities & Grading Co | 1.0★ (1) | In Garner |
| Gallivan Site Contractors, Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Garner Concrete Contractor | 5.0★ (3) | In Garner |
| Garner Driveways | 5.0★ (4) | In Garner |
| Garner Foundation Repair | 5.0★ (7) | In Garner |
| Inland Construction Co | 5.0★ (2) | In Garner |
| Lakehills Development LLC | In Garner | |
| obiria construction LLC | 5.0★ (5) | In Garner |
| Sitework Development LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| VM Construction | In Garner | |
| Witherspoon Rose Culture Service Department | 2.8★ (4) | In Garner |
How we ranked Garner excavating contractors
We scored 77 Garner 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 Garner 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 Garner: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Garner?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Garner, NC is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,853 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Land ClearCo (#3) follow. We ranked 77 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Garner?
ContractorsRanked ranks 77 excavating contractors serving Garner, NC. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Garner are open 24/7?
11 ranked excavating contractors in Garner post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and 503 Tree Service NC LLC (#8). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Garner work on weekends?
39 of 77 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 16 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Land ClearCo (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Garner excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 77 rated excavating contractors in Garner is 5.0★, with a median of 13 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 2,873 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Garner count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Garner 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 Garner
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 77 excavating contractors serving Garner.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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