59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Greenville, SC (2026)
89 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Greenville: Iron Lungs Grading and Landscape Construction, CR Score 59/100; 4.8★ from 44 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Next Level Tree and Excavation, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 89.
- 19
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 484 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 89 ranked; ranked #19.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
89 Greenville excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 17 are open 24/7, 50 open Saturdays and 26 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 89 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Greenville at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iron Lungs Grading and Landscape Construction | 59 | 4.8★ (44) | Easley, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | KJ Landscaping and Grading LLC | 59 | 4.8★ (25) | Five Forks, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Next Level Tree and Excavation | 58 | 5.0★ (102) | Simpsonville, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Mcabee's Grading and Clean Up LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (3) | Greer, 2 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Rock Solid Septic•Excavation | 57 | 5.0★ (180) | Spartanburg, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Blue Ridge Land Enhancements | 57 | 4.9★ (51) | Taylors, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Rock Solid Septic•Excavation - Greenville | 56 | 5.0★ (9) | Greenville | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Houston Grading and Hauling | 56 | 4.3★ (6) | Greenville | Sat | — |
| 9 | Skyview Grading and Excavation | 55 | 5.0★ (4) | Easley, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Appstate Grading, LLC | 55 | 4.6★ (20) | Spartanburg, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 89 best excavating contractors in Greenville, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Five Forks, 6 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Simpsonville, 14 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 102 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greer, 2 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Spartanburg, 24 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 180 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Taylors, 8 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenville
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenville
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Easley, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Spartanburg, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Easley, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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.
Based in Greenville
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#13 JSB Grading
Based in Greer, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenville
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Forestry service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Easley, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ 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 Greer, 3 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Easley, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Berea, 7 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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.
Based in Spartanburg, 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 484 Google reviews, the most in Greenville.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greer, 19 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greer, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Taylors, 20 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenville
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenville
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Simpsonville, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
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 89 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Greenville
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ACME Roofing & Construction LLC | 5.0★ (6) | In Greenville |
| Arch Pro Construction | In Greenville | |
| Barringer Construction | In Greenville | |
| Blackstone Builders, LLC | 5.0★ (3) | In Greenville |
| Brick Street Lofts | In Greenville | |
| Dean Tetsch Contracting Inc | 1.0★ (1) | In Greenville |
| EM Construction & Remodeling | 4.8★ (19) | In Greenville |
| Empire Today - Greenville, SC | 5.0★ (1) | In Greenville |
| Foremost Pipeline Construction | 3.0★ (7) | In Greenville |
| Greenville Repair | 5.0★ (1) | In Greenville |
| Greenville Supreme Epoxy Flooring | 5.0★ (1) | In Greenville |
| HDR | In Greenville | |
| HSH CONSTRUCCIÓN &REMODELING LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Greenville |
| Ideal Siding Greenville | 5.0★ (20) | In Greenville |
| JC Tennis Court LLC | 5.0★ (3) | In Greenville |
| McMurria Grading Company | 5.0★ (2) | In Greenville |
| Sanders Indoor Comfort | 5.0★ (1) | In Greenville |
| Southern home improvements | 5.0★ (6) | In Greenville |
| Southern Woodchucks LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Greenville |
| SuperScape Supply | 4.9★ (36) | In Greenville |
How we ranked Greenville excavating contractors
We scored 89 Greenville 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 Greenville 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 Greenville: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Greenville?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Greenville, SC is Iron Lungs Grading and Landscape Construction with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.8★ from 44 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. KJ Landscaping and Grading LLC (#2) and Next Level Tree and Excavation (#3) follow. We ranked 89 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Greenville?
ContractorsRanked ranks 89 excavating contractors serving Greenville, SC. 6 of them are based in Greenville; 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 Greenville are open 24/7?
17 ranked excavating contractors in Greenville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Next Level Tree and Excavation (#3), Mcabee's Grading and Clean Up LLC (#4) and Rock Solid Septic•Excavation (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Greenville work on weekends?
50 of 89 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 26 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Iron Lungs Grading and Landscape Construction (#1), KJ Landscaping and Grading LLC (#2) and Next Level Tree and Excavation (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Greenville excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 89 rated excavating contractors in Greenville is 5.0★, with a median of 8 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 484 reviews, and ranks #19. 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 Greenville count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Greenville 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 Greenville
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 89 excavating contractors serving Greenville.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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