60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 102 Google reviews, the most in Laurens.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Laurens, SC (2026)
28 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Laurens: Next Level Tree and Excavation, CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 102 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Appstate Grading, LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 28.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 101 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 28 ranked after Next Level Tree and Excavation; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
28 Laurens excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 16 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 28 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Laurens at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Next Level Tree and Excavation | 60 | 5.0★ (102) | Simpsonville, 19 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Appstate Grading, LLC | 57 | 4.6★ (20) | Spartanburg, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Custom Cut Land Works | 56 | 5.0★ (6) | Simpsonville, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (101) | Greenwood, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 5 | R Southern Exposure LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (10) | Laurens | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Dillard Land Management | 55 | 5.0★ (10) | Newberry, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | MOVE Junk Removal & Demolition | 55 | 5.0★ (97) | Fountain Inn, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Paris Mountain Grading | 54 | 5.0★ (6) | Berea, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Foltz Land Management | 54 | 5.0★ (6) | Central, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | DOMINION EARTHWORKS LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (12) | Spartanburg, 21 mi away | — | — |
The 28 best excavating contractors in Laurens, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Spartanburg, 23 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Simpsonville, 18 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenwood, 22 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 101 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Laurens
56/100CR 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 Newberry, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Fountain Inn, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 97 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Berea, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Central, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Spartanburg, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Simpsonville, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greer, 24 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Five Forks, 21 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Union, 21 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clinton, 21 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Greenwood, 22 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Simpsonville, 25 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Simpsonville, 22 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Simpsonville, 25 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Simpsonville, 19 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Taylors, 21 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Five Forks, 23 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 69 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anderson, 18 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Piedmont, 23 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenwood, 20 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 28 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #28, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | A Milliron A Services | 46 | 5.0★ (6) | 21 mi |
| 27 | McAlister's Landscaping & Tree LLC | 45 | 5.0★ (9) | 22 mi |
| 28 | McNeil Co. | 43 | 5.0★ (4) | 23 mi |
Also serving Laurens
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Brian's Excavating & Tree Services LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Brian's Excavating and Land Clearing Services | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| BTN Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Edwards Enterprises LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Laurens |
| Gibson's Backhoe Services | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Henson Land Management LLC | In Laurens | |
| James Julian Grading LLC | 1.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| JL Timms | 17 mi | |
| Johnson Excavating, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Lake's Grading | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Level Grading LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| McCurry Farms LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Laurens |
| Nickles Land Clearing Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Open Door Construction | 18 mi | |
| Robinson Grading & Const. LLC | 3.0★ (2) | In Laurens |
| Scenery Solution LLC | In Laurens | |
| Southern Woodchucks LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Superior Property Services | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Tim Julian Grading | 3.5★ (2) | 21 mi |
| WRK Land Management | 5.0★ (1) | In Laurens |
How we ranked Laurens excavating contractors
We scored 28 Laurens 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 Laurens 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 Laurens: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Laurens?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Laurens, SC is Next Level Tree and Excavation with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 5.0★ from 102 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Appstate Grading, LLC (#2) and Custom Cut Land Works (#3) follow. We ranked 28 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Laurens?
ContractorsRanked ranks 28 excavating contractors serving Laurens, SC. 1 of them is based in Laurens; 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 Laurens are open 24/7?
7 ranked excavating contractors in Laurens post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Next Level Tree and Excavation (#1), Appstate Grading, LLC (#2) and Custom Cut Land Works (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Laurens work on weekends?
16 of 28 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 11 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Next Level Tree and Excavation (#1), Appstate Grading, LLC (#2) and Custom Cut Land Works (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Laurens excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 28 rated excavating contractors in Laurens is 5.0★, with a median of 8 reviews. Next Level Tree and Excavation has the most, 102 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 Laurens count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Laurens 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 Laurens
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 28 excavating contractors serving Laurens.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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