55/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 51 Google reviews, the most in Goldsboro.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Goldsboro, NC (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 Goldsboro: Best Sand & Gravel, Inc, CR Score 55/100; 4.7★ from 51 Google reviews.
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Most-reviewed: D&J Sand and Gravel, Inc., 49 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 17 ranked after Best Sand & Gravel, Inc; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
17 Goldsboro excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 17 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Goldsboro at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Best Sand & Gravel, Inc | 55 | 4.7★ (51) | Goldsboro | — | Overall |
| 2 | D&J Sand and Gravel, Inc. | 55 | 4.7★ (49) | Goldsboro | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | Allen Grading Company, Inc. | 55 | 3.7★ (9) | Goldsboro | — | — |
| 4 | Hine Sitework Inc | 55 | 3.7★ (3) | Goldsboro | — | — |
| 5 | Everett's Clearing & Grading, Inc. | 53 | 4.1★ (22) | Kinston, 19 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Hinnant's Land Management | 53 | 5.0★ (8) | Wilson, 21 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Jarman Grading, LLC. | 52 | 3.7★ (6) | Goldsboro | — | — |
| 8 | 412 Land Works, LLC | 51 | 5.0★ (6) | Wilson, 22 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Crumpler's Lawncare & Landscaping, LLC | 51 | 4.6★ (12) | Goldsboro | — | — |
| 10 | Landscaping Plus | 49 | 4.9★ (7) | Goldsboro | — | — |
The 17 best excavating contractors in Goldsboro, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Goldsboro
55/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 49 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goldsboro
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goldsboro
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ 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 Kinston, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilson, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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.
Based in Goldsboro
52/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Wilson, 22 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goldsboro
51/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 12 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 Landscaping Plus
Based in Goldsboro
49/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kinston, 20 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Smithfield, 20 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Selma, 16 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Garner, 16 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Selma, 24 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Smithfield, 24 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville, 18 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Goldsboro
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Corbett Clearing & Demolition LLC | In Goldsboro | |
| Daw's Dozer & Excavating Services | 4.0★ (2) | In Goldsboro |
| Duke energy Goldsboro | In Goldsboro | |
| Eddie Sutton Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| First Coast Landscaping llc | 23 mi | |
| Foster Contracting Group LLC | 5.0★ (3) | In Goldsboro |
| G H Backhoe Services | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| H & I Excavating | 19 mi | |
| HeavyWorks | 5.0★ (1) | In Goldsboro |
| Jefferys Construction Co Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| JS Solutions | 5.0★ (7) | In Goldsboro |
| Jymco Construction Company, Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Kaufman's Land Services | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| LRC Excavating and Grading | In Goldsboro | |
| McCall's Supply Inc-Goldsboro | In Goldsboro | |
| Mullen & Company, Inc. | In Goldsboro | |
| Peak Grading LLC | In Goldsboro | |
| Price Construction and Development | In Goldsboro | |
| Virginia iron professional workers | 5.0★ (2) | In Goldsboro |
| Waters Septic & Grading LLC | In Goldsboro |
How we ranked Goldsboro excavating contractors
We scored 17 Goldsboro 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 Goldsboro 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 Goldsboro: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Goldsboro?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Goldsboro, NC is Best Sand & Gravel, Inc with a CR Score of 55/100. It has 4.7★ from 51 Google reviews. D&J Sand and Gravel, Inc. (#2) and Allen Grading Company, Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 17 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Goldsboro?
ContractorsRanked ranks 17 excavating contractors serving Goldsboro, NC. 7 of them are based in Goldsboro; 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 Goldsboro work on weekends?
3 of 17 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Hinnant's Land Management (#6), 412 Land Works, LLC (#8) and Bunn Construction Co Inc (#15). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Goldsboro excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 17 rated excavating contractors in Goldsboro is 4.7★, with a median of 7 reviews. Best Sand & Gravel, Inc has the most, 51 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 Goldsboro count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Goldsboro 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 Goldsboro
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 17 excavating contractors serving Goldsboro.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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