Ranked #1 in Hilton Head
Based in Hilton Head Island, 3 mi away
59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 284 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Hilton Head, SC (2026)
15 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: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 59/100; 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 15.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,015 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 15 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
15 Hilton Head 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 15 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Hilton Head at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.9★ (284) | Hilton Head Island, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.8★ (1,015) | Savannah, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Lowcountry Land Improvements | 55 | 5.0★ (106) | Beaufort, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Iron Industries | 54 | 5.0★ (8) | Bluffton, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | R&D Timber Co., Inc. | 53 | 4.9★ (35) | Walterboro, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | DorseyCo Property Professionals | 53 | 5.0★ (12) | Bluffton, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Backwoods Grading, Landscape And Excavation LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (5) | Bluffton, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Scoggins All Terrain Clearing | 52 | 5.0★ (11) | Port Royal, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Oliver's Bush-Hogging LLC | 52 | 4.9★ (24) | Beaufort, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Divine Work Express LLC | 50 | 4.9★ (122) | Bluffton, 11 mi away | — | — |
The 15 best excavating contractors in Hilton Head, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Savannah, 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,015 Google reviews, the most in Hilton Head.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Beaufort, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 106 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bluffton, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Walterboro, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bluffton, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bluffton, 6 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Port Royal, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Beaufort, 17 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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.
Based in Bluffton, 11 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 122 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Beaufort, 13 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #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.
Based in Bluffton, 11 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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.
Based in Savannah, 24 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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.
Based in Bluffton, 13 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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.
Based in Hardeeville, 17 mi away
42/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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.
Also serving Hilton Head
15 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 360 Construction Group | 20 mi | |
| 360 dirt &demo | 11 mi | |
| AUE Land | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Coastal Land Management | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Davenport Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Easy Grading | 15 mi | |
| Eddie's Backhoe Services | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Island Dirt & Demolition Services, Inc. | 8 mi | |
| JCR Land Clearing | 13 mi | |
| LowCountry Digging | 15 mi | |
| PBG of South Carolina Inc | 4.5★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Riverbend Enterprises | 4.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Stokes Land Improvement, LLC | 19 mi | |
| Wayne Brothers, Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| WE LANDSCAPE LLC | 5.0★ (11) | In Hilton Head |
How we ranked Hilton Head excavating contractors
We scored 15 Hilton Head 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 Hilton Head 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 Hilton Head: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Hilton Head?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Hilton Head, SC is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 59/100. 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 15 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Hilton Head?
ContractorsRanked ranks 15 excavating contractors serving Hilton Head, SC. Another 15 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Hilton Head are open 24/7?
5 ranked excavating contractors in Hilton Head 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 work on weekends?
6 of 15 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 excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 15 rated excavating contractors in Hilton Head 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 count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Hilton Head 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
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 15 excavating contractors serving Hilton Head.
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