66/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 123 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Havelock, NC (2026)
18 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Havelock: WR Land Services LLC, CR Score 66/100; 5.0★ from 123 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 5
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Drop Zone Tree Service and Landscaping LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 18.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Drop Zone Tree Service and Landscaping LLC, 207 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 18 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
18 Havelock excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 18 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Havelock at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WR Land Services LLC | 66 | 5.0★ (123) | Havelock | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Ben's Excavating & Land Development | 60 | 5.0★ (52) | New Bern, 7 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | Carolina EarthWerx | 60 | 5.0★ (67) | Jacksonville, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Garrison Grading & Construction | 57 | 4.9★ (17) | Morehead City, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Drop Zone Tree Service and Landscaping LLC | 57 | 4.9★ (207) | Jacksonville, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 6 | Down East Land Improvements | 56 | 5.0★ (6) | Havelock | — | — |
| 7 | Tractor Workx & Fencing LLC. | 53 | 5.0★ (15) | Havelock | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Diggers Excavation and Grading Inc. | 52 | 4.5★ (24) | New Bern, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Dirty 'Diger & Son | 51 | 3.7★ (3) | Jacksonville, 22 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Wilco Landworks | 51 | 5.0★ (32) | New Bern, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 18 best excavating contractors in Havelock, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in New Bern, 7 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville, 3 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morehead City, 11 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville, 22 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 207 Google reviews, the most in Havelock.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Havelock
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Havelock
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Bern, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville, 22 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 Wilco Landworks
Based in New Bern, 21 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Bern, 20 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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.
Based in Morehead City, 15 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville, 9 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#14 C H Lawn Care
Based in Jacksonville, 20 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 55 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#15 L&M Trades LLC
Based in New Bern, 18 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Bern, 22 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville, 22 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#18 PRI Industries
Based in Jacksonville, 21 mi away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bathroom remodeler”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Havelock
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic All Pro Septic Tank | 2.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Bob's Home Services LLC | 5.0★ (6) | In Havelock |
| Carteret Farm Grading | 5.0★ (1) | In Havelock |
| Cruz Mini Excavation & Land Clearing | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Crystal Coast Demolition and Debris Removal | In Havelock | |
| Custom Carpentry Home Construction and Maintenance | 5.0★ (7) | In Havelock |
| East Side Dirty Work LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Havelock |
| Eastern Land Development | 1.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Greg's Dumpster Rentals and Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Hansens Land Maintenance | 5.0★ (1) | In Havelock |
| Helping Hands Junk Removal & More LLC | 5.0★ (31) | In Havelock |
| Honey Do List Done Right LLC | In Havelock | |
| LVP of Coastal NC | 5.0★ (13) | In Havelock |
| NextPhase Exteriors LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Havelock |
| Novus Construction | 5.0★ (11) | In Havelock |
| RSW Marine Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Havelock |
| Steel Pier Construction LLC | 5.0★ (4) | In Havelock |
| Teland Inc.-Site Developers | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Telecommunications building 4397 | In Havelock | |
| Vic's Bricks | 5.0★ (8) | In Havelock |
How we ranked Havelock excavating contractors
We scored 18 Havelock 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 Havelock 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 Havelock: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Havelock?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Havelock, NC is WR Land Services LLC with a CR Score of 66/100. It has 5.0★ from 123 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Ben's Excavating & Land Development (#2) and Carolina EarthWerx (#3) follow. We ranked 18 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Havelock?
ContractorsRanked ranks 18 excavating contractors serving Havelock, NC. 3 of them are based in Havelock; 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 Havelock are open 24/7?
3 ranked excavating contractors in Havelock post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Drop Zone Tree Service and Landscaping LLC (#5), Wilco Landworks (#10) and SPOT DIG : Underground Locating Spotting & Digging NC (#12). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Havelock work on weekends?
8 of 18 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are WR Land Services LLC (#1), Ben's Excavating & Land Development (#2) and Drop Zone Tree Service and Landscaping LLC (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Havelock excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 18 rated excavating contractors in Havelock is 5.0★, with a median of 21 reviews. Drop Zone Tree Service and Landscaping LLC has the most, 207 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Havelock count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Havelock 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 Havelock
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 18 excavating contractors serving Havelock.
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