60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Huntersville, NC (2026)
146 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Huntersville: Pope's Quality Grading & Hauling, CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 75 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 146.
- 3
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 2,314 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 146 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
146 Huntersville excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 33 are open 24/7, 96 open Saturdays and 45 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 146 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Huntersville at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pope's Quality Grading & Hauling | 60 | 5.0★ (75) | Mooresville, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.8★ (631) | Huntersville | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (2,314) | Charlotte, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | High Vision Grading | 57 | 5.0★ (3) | Huntersville | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Lake Norman Excavating, Land Clearing, Grading & Yard Drainage | 57 | 4.9★ (44) | Lake Norman of Catawba, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (940) | Mooresville, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.9★ (520) | Concord, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Carolina Septic Pro | 55 | 4.7★ (660) | Charlotte, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Shaftner LandWorx LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (7) | York, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Carter Contracting LLC | 55 | 4.8★ (16) | Mint Hill, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 146 best excavating contractors in Huntersville, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Huntersville
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 631 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlotte, 12 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,314 Google reviews, the most in Huntersville.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntersville
57/100CR 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 Lake Norman of Catawba, 12 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mooresville, 12 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 940 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Concord, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 520 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlotte, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 660 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in York, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Mint Hill, 20 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Matthews, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 884 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kannapolis, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlotte, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 638 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Belmont, 16 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gastonia, 23 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 691 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pineville, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Mooresville, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Concord, 16 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Statesville, 24 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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.
#20 Mccann Grading
Based in Saint Stephens, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Kannapolis, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Charlotte, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Indian Trail, 5 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#24 Busy Little Bee
Based in Huntersville
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kings Mountain, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
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 146 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Huntersville
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A2Z Construction | In Huntersville | |
| Alcantara Construction Services | 5.0★ (2) | In Huntersville |
| Alden & Son Construction/Hydroseeding | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Anchored Construction & Remodeling, LLC | In Huntersville | |
| Ascendum Machinery, Inc. | 4.0★ (1) | In Huntersville |
| Callaway Grading, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Carolina Grading & Gravel | In Huntersville | |
| Cooper Contracting Company | In Huntersville | |
| CR Construction & Grading LLC | In Huntersville | |
| Crossroads Grading and Hauling, LLC | 4.5★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Diversified Demolition LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Huntersville Chimney & Masonry | In Huntersville | |
| Kinnett Grading & Land Clearing | In Huntersville | |
| L + G Landscaping LLC | In Huntersville | |
| Liles Roofing & Construction | 5.0★ (6) | In Huntersville |
| Madison Sky Construction | 5.0★ (17) | In Huntersville |
| Performance Contracting Inc. | 2.5★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Rocky Creek Grading, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Stanton Construction, Llc | In Huntersville | |
| The Grading Company, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
How we ranked Huntersville excavating contractors
We scored 146 Huntersville 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 Huntersville 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 Huntersville: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Huntersville?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Huntersville, NC is Pope's Quality Grading & Hauling with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 5.0★ from 75 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 146 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Huntersville?
ContractorsRanked ranks 146 excavating contractors serving Huntersville, NC. 3 of them are based in Huntersville; 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 Huntersville are open 24/7?
33 ranked excavating contractors in Huntersville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Pope's Quality Grading & Hauling (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Huntersville work on weekends?
96 of 146 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 45 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Pope's Quality Grading & Hauling (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Huntersville excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 146 rated excavating contractors in Huntersville is 5.0★, with a median of 11 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 2,314 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 Huntersville count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Huntersville 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 Huntersville
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 146 excavating contractors serving Huntersville.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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