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”.
Best Excavating Contractors in Kannapolis, NC (2026)
114 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Kannapolis: Pope's Quality Grading & Hauling, CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 75 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 114.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 2,314 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 114 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
114 Kannapolis excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 29 are open 24/7, 80 open Saturdays and 37 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 114 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Kannapolis 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 | 58 | 4.9★ (520) | Concord, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Clifford Construction Company LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (10) | Kannapolis | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Jenkins All Terrain Stump Grinding & Excavation | 57 | 5.0★ (28) | Kannapolis | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (2,314) | Charlotte, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (940) | Mooresville, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (631) | Huntersville, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Raider Site Services | 56 | 5.0★ (8) | Kannapolis | Sat | — |
| 9 | Impact Excavating & Siteworks LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (11) | Kannapolis | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Ridenhour Dirt Works | 55 | 5.0★ (12) | Salisbury, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 114 best excavating contractors in Kannapolis, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Concord, 5 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 520 Google reviews.
Based in Kannapolis
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Kannapolis
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based in Charlotte, 18 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,314 Google reviews, the most in Kannapolis.
Based in Mooresville, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 940 Google reviews.
Based in Huntersville, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 631 Google reviews.
Based in Kannapolis
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Kannapolis
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based in Salisbury, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Lake Norman of Catawba, 4 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
#12 Dynasty Dirtwork
Based in Statesville, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Lake Norman of Catawba, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Mint Hill, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Salisbury, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 288 Google reviews.
Based in Concord, 6 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Kannapolis
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Concord, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based in Salisbury, 5 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Charlotte, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 660 Google reviews.
Based in Kannapolis
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Salisbury, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Mooresville, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
#24 M2Earthworks LLC
Based in Albemarle, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Huntersville, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
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 114 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Kannapolis
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 |
|---|---|---|
| BluePeak HVAC Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | In Kannapolis |
| Brightstar Baths | 5.0★ (12) | In Kannapolis |
| C&C Construction and Excavating LLC | In Kannapolis | |
| Cline's Landscaping Inc. | 1.5★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Dave's Grading & Hauling | 3.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Eckard's Grading and Hauling Inc | 4.5★ (2) | In Kannapolis |
| Edge Line Mowing | In Kannapolis | |
| Hager's Fill Site | In Kannapolis | |
| Honeycutt Grading Inc | In Kannapolis | |
| Honeycutts Grading | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Kannapolis Sprinkler Co | 4.9★ (8) | In Kannapolis |
| Mallory Construction, LLC | 5.0★ (3) | In Kannapolis |
| Next Generation Construction | In Kannapolis | |
| Next Generation Construction | In Kannapolis | |
| Prime Site construction llc | In Kannapolis | |
| Robert Stamey Grading | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Rocky Creek Grading, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Southern ground grading and construction, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Kannapolis |
| Summit Brothers Construction, LLC | In Kannapolis | |
| Universal Development | 3.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
How we ranked Kannapolis excavating contractors
We scored 114 Kannapolis 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 Kannapolis 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 Kannapolis: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Kannapolis?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Kannapolis, 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 Clifford Construction Company LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 114 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Kannapolis?
ContractorsRanked ranks 114 excavating contractors serving Kannapolis, NC. 7 of them are based in Kannapolis; 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 Kannapolis are open 24/7?
29 ranked excavating contractors in Kannapolis post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Pope's Quality Grading & Hauling (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Clifford Construction Company LLC (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Kannapolis work on weekends?
80 of 114 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 37 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Pope's Quality Grading & Hauling (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Clifford Construction Company LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Kannapolis excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 114 rated excavating contractors in Kannapolis is 5.0★, with a median of 10 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 2,314 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 Kannapolis count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Kannapolis 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 Kannapolis
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 114 excavating contractors serving Kannapolis.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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