60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Ladson, SC (2026)
30 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Ladson: Southern Style Land Services, CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 7
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Ellisor Land Services L.L.C., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #7 of 30.
- 6
Most-reviewed: Palmetto Landscaping and Design, 274 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 30 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
30 Ladson excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 12 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 30 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Ladson at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southern Style Land Services | 60 | 5.0★ (18) | Goose Creek, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Kennedy's Grading & Excavation, INC | 55 | 4.8★ (36) | Moncks Corner, 16 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | Kirk's Land Solutions | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | Ladson | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | KOH Builders Group | 54 | 5.0★ (8) | Charleston, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Terra Concrete & Excavation | 53 | 5.0★ (10) | Charleston, 12 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Palmetto Landscaping and Design | 53 | 4.5★ (274) | Summerville, 7 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 7 | Ellisor Land Services L.L.C. | 52 | 5.0★ (4) | Walterboro, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 8 | DMT Landclearing Inc | 52 | 3.7★ (3) | Moncks Corner, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Carolina Flare Construction LLC | 51 | 5.0★ (4) | Charleston, 16 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Charleston Grounds Management | 50 | 4.8★ (41) | North Charleston, 5 mi away | — | — |
The 30 best excavating contractors in Ladson, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Moncks Corner, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ladson
54/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charleston, 13 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 Charleston, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Summerville, 7 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 274 Google reviews, the most in Ladson.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Walterboro, 24 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Moncks Corner, 8 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Charleston, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in North Charleston, 5 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 41 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charleston, 17 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 57 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charleston, 13 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charleston, 4 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 39 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charleston, 8 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 16 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Walterboro, 20 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Mount Pleasant, 21 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Charleston, 13 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charleston, 20 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charleston, 18 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charleston, 24 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Charleston, 15 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charleston, 9 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.8★ from 73 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#23 Estate Land
Based in Charleston, 12 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sumter, 24 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Mount Pleasant, 17 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 30 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #30, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | HDR Undergrowth and Land Clearing | 46 | 5.0★ (4) | 12 mi |
| 27 | OL Thompson - Construction Company in Charleston, SC | 46 | 4.3★ (20) | 11 mi |
| 28 | Truluck Marine LLC | 45 | 4.7★ (10) | 14 mi |
| 29 | Charleston Green | 44 | 5.0★ (9) | 17 mi |
| 30 | James White Construction | 41 | 5.0★ (3) | 20 mi |
Also serving Ladson
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 |
|---|---|---|
| B & C Land Development, Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Brabham Construction LLC - Excavation Service, Excavating Contractor, Professional Grading Service | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| BZM Construction LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Ladson |
| Coastal Tree and Stump | 3.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Cornerstone Land Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| D&R Stump Grinding and Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Earthworks, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Expert Maintenance & Construction Services, LLC | In Ladson | |
| FAFO Construction LLC | In Ladson | |
| Guarino’s Construction LLC | 5.0★ (5) | In Ladson |
| Hydro Vac Excavation Services LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| IronJaw Clearing | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| JP Moore Land Clearing, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Lowcountry land clearing Llc | 5.0★ (1) | 3 mi |
| Old Fort Clearing & Grading | 5.0★ (1) | In Ladson |
| Pauls Landscaping, Drainage, Concrete and Tree Services | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Perfect Stones of Ladson | 5.0★ (1) | In Ladson |
| TBW Enterprises LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Truluck Road Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Victory Coastal Construction | 5.0★ (3) | In Ladson |
How we ranked Ladson excavating contractors
We scored 30 Ladson 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 Ladson 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 Ladson: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Ladson?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Ladson, SC is Southern Style Land Services with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Kennedy's Grading & Excavation, INC (#2) and Kirk's Land Solutions (#3) follow. We ranked 30 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Ladson?
ContractorsRanked ranks 30 excavating contractors serving Ladson, SC. 1 of them is based in Ladson; 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 Ladson are open 24/7?
2 ranked excavating contractors in Ladson post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Southern Style Land Services (#1) and Ellisor Land Services L.L.C. (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Ladson work on weekends?
12 of 30 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Southern Style Land Services (#1), Kennedy's Grading & Excavation, INC (#2) and Kirk's Land Solutions (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Ladson excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 30 rated excavating contractors in Ladson is 5.0★, with a median of 10 reviews. Palmetto Landscaping and Design has the most, 274 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 Ladson count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Ladson 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 Ladson
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 30 excavating contractors serving Ladson.
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