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Best Excavating Contractors in Henderson, NC (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Henderson: JG Grading & Landscaping, CR Score 65/100; 4.6★ from 30 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 5

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): J&M Tree & Excavating LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 16.

  3. 3

    Most-reviewed: Conely Grading And Contracting LLC, 32 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 16 ranked; ranked #3.

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

16 Henderson excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 16 rated businesses.

Top 10 excavating contractors in Henderson at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Henderson at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1JG Grading & Landscaping654.6★ (30)HendersonSat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Bolton Grading and Clearing605.0★ (10)HendersonSat—
3Conely Grading And Contracting LLC604.9★ (32)Durham, 16 mi awaySatMost reviews
4Faulkner Grading & Landscaping604.4★ (8)Henderson——
5J&M Tree & Excavating LLC584.8★ (17)Wake Forest, 11 mi away24/7Emergencies
6Pearce's Backhoe Services584.8★ (5)HendersonSat · Evenings—
7Oakes Grading & Petro Equipment Services574.3★ (11)Wake Forest, 23 mi away24/7—
8WW Enterprises565.0★ (5)Henderson——
9Claytons Septic and Excavation555.0★ (3)Oxford, 7 mi awaySat—
10NC Land Clearing544.9★ (12)Butner, 20 mi away——

The 16 best excavating contractors in Henderson, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Henderson

    #1 JG Grading & Landscaping

    Based in Henderson

    65/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun 12 PM–7 PM
    Address
    685 Kelly Rd, Henderson, NC 27537
    View profile for JG Grading & Landscaping(252) 432-9215

  6. #6 Pearce's Backhoe Services

    Based in Henderson

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    525 Welcome Ave, Henderson, NC 27536
    View profile for Pearce's Backhoe Services(252) 492-7228

  8. #8 WW Enterprises

    Based in Henderson

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 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.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    13 Internet Ln, Henderson, NC 27537
    View profile for WW Enterprises(252) 432-5280

  10. #10 NC Land Clearing

    Based in Butner, 20 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    230 Rich Ln, Creedmoor, NC 27522
    View profile for NC Land Clearing(919) 730-3556

  11. #11 Ellington & Son, Inc

    Based in Oxford, 12 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2710 Enon Rd, Oxford, NC 27565
    View profile for Ellington & Son, Inc(919) 693-1230

  12. #12 J & M Grading Excavating

    Based in Wake Forest, 20 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    733 Egypt Church Rd, Louisburg, NC 27549
    View profile for J & M Grading Excavating(919) 496-6564

  13. #13 E. Christian & Son, Inc.

    Based in Oxford, 9 mi away

    48/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4661 Antioch Rd, Oxford, NC 27565
    View profile for E. Christian & Son, Inc.(919) 339-3554

Also serving Henderson

6 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 Henderson
BusinessDistance
American Hauling and ExcavatingIn Henderson
CLO Grading and Excavating LLCIn Henderson
Cook's Excavating20 mi
CountryScapes11 mi
Dickerson ConstructionIn Henderson
Hight's Backhoe Services10 mi

How we ranked Henderson excavating contractors

We scored 16 Henderson 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 Henderson 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 Henderson: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Henderson?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Henderson, NC is JG Grading & Landscaping with a CR Score of 65/100. It has 4.6★ from 30 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Bolton Grading and Clearing (#2) and Conely Grading And Contracting LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 16 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Henderson?

ContractorsRanked ranks 16 excavating contractors serving Henderson, NC. 5 of them are based in Henderson; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 6 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which excavating contractors in Henderson are open 24/7?

2 ranked excavating contractors in Henderson post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are J&M Tree & Excavating LLC (#5) and Oakes Grading & Petro Equipment Services (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Henderson work on weekends?

8 of 16 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are JG Grading & Landscaping (#1), Bolton Grading and Clearing (#2) and Conely Grading And Contracting LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Henderson excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 16 rated excavating contractors in Henderson is 4.8★, with a median of 9 reviews. Conely Grading And Contracting LLC has the most, 32 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Henderson count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Henderson 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 Henderson

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 16 excavating contractors serving Henderson.

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