58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Kinston, NC (2026)
11 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Kinston: Everett's Clearing & Grading, Inc., CR Score 58/100; 4.1★ from 22 Google reviews.
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Most-reviewed: Best Sand & Gravel, Inc, 51 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 11 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
11 Kinston excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 11 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Kinston at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Everett's Clearing & Grading, Inc. | 58 | 4.1★ (22) | Kinston | — | Overall |
| 2 | East Carolina Demolition & Land Clearing | 57 | 4.7★ (13) | Kinston | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | SC Garner Grading and Site Work, LLC | 54 | 4.0★ (4) | Kinston | — | — |
| 4 | Best Sand & Gravel, Inc | 51 | 4.7★ (51) | Goldsboro, 19 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | Eco Land Management | 51 | 5.0★ (10) | Kinston | — | — |
| 6 | Allen Grading Company, Inc. | 49 | 3.7★ (9) | Goldsboro, 25 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Top Quality Maintenance & Construction | 47 | 5.0★ (22) | Greenville, 23 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Crumpler's Lawncare & Landscaping, LLC | 47 | 4.6★ (12) | Goldsboro, 16 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Jarman Grading, LLC. | 47 | 3.7★ (6) | Goldsboro, 24 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Stokes Land Clearing | 46 | 5.0★ (4) | Ayden, 24 mi away | Sat | — |
The 11 best excavating contractors in Kinston, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Kinston
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kinston
54/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goldsboro, 19 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 51 Google reviews, the most in Kinston.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kinston
51/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goldsboro, 25 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenville, 23 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goldsboro, 16 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 12 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goldsboro, 24 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ayden, 24 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Forestry service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville, 15 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Kinston
12 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Big Cypress Services Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| Corbett Clearing & Demolition LLC | 20 mi | |
| Corea’s Construction LLC | In Kinston | |
| Daw's Dozer & Excavating Services | 4.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Foreman's Grading & Septic | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| H & I Excavating | In Kinston | |
| H & I Excavating | In Kinston | |
| Kaufman's Land Services | 5.0★ (2) | In Kinston |
| Landscaping Plus | 16 mi | |
| Priority 1 landscaping and services LLC | 5.0★ (24) | In Kinston |
| Red's Grading and Excavation LLC | In Kinston | |
| TBH Landscape LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
How we ranked Kinston excavating contractors
We scored 11 Kinston 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 Kinston 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 Kinston: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Kinston?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Kinston, NC is Everett's Clearing & Grading, Inc. with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.1★ from 22 Google reviews. East Carolina Demolition & Land Clearing (#2) and SC Garner Grading and Site Work, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 11 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Kinston?
ContractorsRanked ranks 11 excavating contractors serving Kinston, NC. 4 of them are based in Kinston; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 12 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Kinston work on weekends?
2 of 11 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are East Carolina Demolition & Land Clearing (#2) and Stokes Land Clearing (#10). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Kinston excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 11 rated excavating contractors in Kinston is 4.7★, with a median of 10 reviews. Best Sand & Gravel, Inc has the most, 51 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Kinston count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Kinston 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 Kinston
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 11 excavating contractors serving Kinston.
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