57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,873 Google reviews, the most in Knightdale.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Knightdale, NC (2026)
72 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Knightdale: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 57/100; 4.8★ from 2,873 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 72.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,853 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 72 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
72 Knightdale excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 10 are open 24/7, 38 open Saturdays and 14 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 72 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Knightdale at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (2,873) | Raleigh, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (1,853) | Cary, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | LHF Excavation and Contracting | 56 | 5.0★ (14) | Knightdale | Sat | — |
| 4 | Carolina Excavation Specialties LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (42) | Clayton, 8 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Ortega Tree & Land Clearing | 55 | 4.9★ (111) | Wendell, 5 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Oakes Grading & Petro Equipment Services | 55 | 4.3★ (11) | Wake Forest, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Betts Excavation | 54 | 5.0★ (9) | Wake Forest, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Land ClearCo | 54 | 5.0★ (19) | Cary, 12 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Betts Excavation | 54 | 5.0★ (12) | Wake Forest, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | A 1 Grading Inc. | 53 | 4.7★ (63) | Durham, 3 mi away | Sat | — |
The 72 best excavating contractors in Knightdale, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Cary, 16 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,853 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Knightdale
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clayton, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wendell, 5 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 111 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wake Forest, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wake Forest, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#8 Land ClearCo
Based in Cary, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wake Forest, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#10 A 1 Grading Inc.
Based in Durham, 3 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Wake Forest, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clayton, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 62 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fuquay-Varina, 25 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fuquay-Varina, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wendell, 5 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Building firm”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#18 Kapusnik Grading
Based in Durham, 20 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 7 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durham, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clayton, 11 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 9 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rolesville, 9 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 118 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wendell, 11 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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.
#25 Eco Grading LLC
Based in Rocky Mount, 19 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 11 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 72 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Knightdale
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AC Today Heating & AC of Knightdale | 5.0★ (3) | In Knightdale |
| Batista Grading Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Baysden Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Environmental Restoration, LLC | 1.5★ (2) | 15 mi |
| G Mitchell Construction LLC | 5.0★ (36) | In Knightdale |
| Gaines Construction | In Knightdale | |
| Gallivan Site Contractors, Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Great Southern Homes Raleigh Division Offices | In Knightdale | |
| Guins Excavating Service | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Hasty Utilities, Inc. | In Knightdale | |
| Haus Construction | 5.0★ (30) | In Knightdale |
| JPA Construction LLC | In Knightdale | |
| JR Lee Construction LLC | 4.8★ (5) | In Knightdale |
| Just Flooring of Knightdale | 5.0★ (7) | In Knightdale |
| Jymco Construction Company, Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Mailman Post | 5.0★ (1) | In Knightdale |
| RBS Grading & Excavating Inc. | 4.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Salerno Earthworks | In Knightdale | |
| Silverback Construction, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Knightdale |
| Sitework Development LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
How we ranked Knightdale excavating contractors
We scored 72 Knightdale 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 Knightdale 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 Knightdale: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Knightdale?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Knightdale, NC is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 4.8★ from 2,873 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and LHF Excavation and Contracting (#3) follow. We ranked 72 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Knightdale?
ContractorsRanked ranks 72 excavating contractors serving Knightdale, NC. 1 of them is based in Knightdale; 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 Knightdale are open 24/7?
10 ranked excavating contractors in Knightdale post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Oakes Grading & Petro Equipment Services (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Knightdale work on weekends?
38 of 72 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 14 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and LHF Excavation and Contracting (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Knightdale excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 72 rated excavating contractors in Knightdale is 4.9★, with a median of 13 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 2,873 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Knightdale count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Knightdale 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 Knightdale
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 72 excavating contractors serving Knightdale.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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