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Best Excavating Contractors in Hilton Head Island, SC (2026)

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

The short answer

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    Best overall in Hilton Head Island: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 60/100; 4.9★ from 284 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 16.

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    Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,015 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 16 ranked; ranked #2.

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

16 Hilton Head Island excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 16 rated businesses.

Top 10 excavating contractors in Hilton Head Island at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Hilton Head Island at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup604.9★ (284)Hilton Head Island24/7Overall
2Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup554.8★ (1,015)Savannah, 24 mi away24/7Emergencies, Most reviews
3Lowcountry Land Improvements545.0★ (106)Beaufort, 15 mi away24/7—
4Kelly brothers excavation & land services545.0★ (7)Hilton Head IslandEvenings—
5Iron Industries545.0★ (8)Bluffton, 21 mi away24/7—
6R&D Timber Co., Inc.534.9★ (35)Walterboro, 11 mi away24/7—
7DorseyCo Property Professionals525.0★ (12)Bluffton, 10 mi away——
8Backwoods Grading, Landscape And Excavation LLC525.0★ (5)Bluffton, 7 mi away——
9Scoggins All Terrain Clearing515.0★ (11)Port Royal, 13 mi away——
10Oliver's Bush-Hogging LLC514.9★ (24)Beaufort, 19 mi away——

The 16 best excavating contractors in Hilton Head Island, ranked

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

  5. #5 Iron Industries

    Based in Bluffton, 21 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 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.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Iron Industries(301) 524-2057

  9. #9 Scoggins All Terrain Clearing

    Based in Port Royal, 13 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 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.

    • 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1807 Rahn Ln, Port Royal, SC 29935
    View profile for Scoggins All Terrain Clearing(843) 321-1062

  10. #10 Oliver's Bush-Hogging LLC

    Based in Beaufort, 19 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    101 Schein Loop, Beaufort, SC 29906
    View profile for Oliver's Bush-Hogging LLC(843) 846-0505

  11. #11 LowCountry All Works LLC

    Based in Beaufort, 14 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for LowCountry All Works LLC(843) 604-1211

  13. #13 Dirt Worx Excavating

    Based in Bluffton, 12 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.

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

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
    Address
    5 Island W Ct, Bluffton, SC 29910
    View profile for Dirt Worx Excavating(864) 905-3135

  14. #14 Coastal Excavations LLC

    Based in Savannah, 25 mi away

    46/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Address
    31 Brampton Rd, Savannah, GA 31408
    View profile for Coastal Excavations LLC(912) 228-8699

  15. #15 Cleland Site Prep, Inc.

    Based in Bluffton, 15 mi away

    45/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

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

    • 4.2★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    426 Red Oaks Ln First Floor, Ridgeland, SC 29936
    View profile for Cleland Site Prep, Inc.(843) 987-0500

  16. #16 Lowcountry Land Services LLC

    Based in Hardeeville, 18 mi away

    42/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    285 Delta Estates Rd, Hardeeville, SC 29927
    View profile for Lowcountry Land Services LLC(843) 816-6698

Also serving Hilton Head Island

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.

Unranked excavating contractors serving Hilton Head Island
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
360 dirt &demo11 mi
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ArborNature Site Solutions, Inc.5.0★ (1)In Hilton Head Island
AUE Land5.0★ (1)14 mi
BRAVON CONSTRUCTION LLC.In Hilton Head Island
CANDO ConstructionIn Hilton Head Island
Coast ConstructionIn Hilton Head Island
Coastal Land Management5.0★ (2)10 mi
Davenport Construction5.0★ (1)24 mi
Eddie's Backhoe Services5.0★ (1)In Hilton Head Island
Eric Anthony Contracting ServicesIn Hilton Head Island
Harborlight Construction5.0★ (1)In Hilton Head Island
Island Dirt & Demolition Services, Inc.9 mi
JCR Land Clearing11 mi
LowCountry Digging16 mi
PBG of South Carolina Inc4.5★ (2)18 mi
Renewal by Andersen of the Carolinas-Hilton Head5.0★ (1)In Hilton Head Island
Riverbend Enterprises4.0★ (1)19 mi
United Tree and Landscape5.0★ (3)In Hilton Head Island
Wayne Brothers, Inc.3.0★ (2)22 mi

How we ranked Hilton Head Island excavating contractors

We scored 16 Hilton Head Island 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 Hilton Head Island 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 Hilton Head Island: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Hilton Head Island?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Hilton Head Island, SC is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.9★ from 284 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Lowcountry Land Improvements (#3) follow. We ranked 16 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Hilton Head Island?

ContractorsRanked ranks 16 excavating contractors serving Hilton Head Island, SC. 2 of them are based in Hilton Head Island; 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 Hilton Head Island are open 24/7?

5 ranked excavating contractors in Hilton Head Island post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Lowcountry Land Improvements (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Hilton Head Island work on weekends?

6 of 16 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Lowcountry Land Improvements (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Hilton Head Island excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 16 rated excavating contractors in Hilton Head Island is 4.9★, with a median of 12 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,015 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 Hilton Head Island count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Hilton Head Island 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 Hilton Head Island

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 16 excavating contractors serving Hilton Head Island.

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