59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Lenoir, NC (2026)
53 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Lenoir: OCD Landworks, CR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 4
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): 3 George's Grading Company, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 53.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 792 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 53 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
53 Lenoir excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 9 are open 24/7, 30 open Saturdays and 14 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 53 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Lenoir at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OCD Landworks | 59 | 5.0★ (20) | Lenoir | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Lackey Grading Co | 58 | 4.6★ (27) | Lenoir | Sat | — |
| 3 | Land Grade Solutions | 58 | 5.0★ (8) | Lenoir | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | 3 George's Grading Company | 56 | 5.0★ (28) | Hickory, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.9★ (298) | Morganton, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.7★ (792) | Hickory, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 7 | Morgan Grading & Septic Services | 56 | 5.0★ (29) | Hickory, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Gamewell Septic Tank Inc | 56 | 5.0★ (20) | Lenoir | — | — |
| 9 | Morgan's Grading & Excavation | 56 | 5.0★ (16) | Morganton, 6 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Shooks Excavation & Hauling | 55 | 5.0★ (5) | Lenoir | Sat | — |
The 53 best excavating contractors in Lenoir, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Lenoir
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lenoir
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Hickory, 21 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganton, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 298 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory, 18 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 792 Google reviews, the most in Lenoir.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lenoir
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Morganton, 6 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lenoir
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganton, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lenoir
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganton, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Morganton, 23 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Lenoir
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganton, 18 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Morganton, 15 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#18 Foxwrks
Based in Lenoir
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#19 The Bobcat Man
Based in Lenoir
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lenoir
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganton, 1 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory, 24 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#23 Estes Grading
Based in Boone, 17 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#24 C & C Grading
Based in Morganton, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory, 21 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition 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 53 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Lenoir
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A&R Septic LLC | 4.9★ (88) | In Lenoir |
| Appalachian Excavating & Grading, LLC. | 5.0★ (1) | In Lenoir |
| Burdette's Clearing & Land Improvements | 5.0★ (2) | In Lenoir |
| Cherry Tree Lane, LLC | In Lenoir | |
| Eagle Nests Construction & Grading, Inc. | In Lenoir | |
| Foothills Masonry & Excavation, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Lenoir |
| Greens Home and Outdoor Services | 5.0★ (3) | In Lenoir |
| High Country Septic& Land Management | 5.0★ (11) | In Lenoir |
| Hunts Hazardous Tree Removal and Trimming | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| James Barlow Construction | In Lenoir | |
| Jeffco Grading | In Lenoir | |
| Kak Services Group | In Lenoir | |
| Kirkwood Construction | In Lenoir | |
| Kris Williams Grading Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Lakeshore Grading & Landscapes | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Max Prestwood Water & Sewer | 5.0★ (4) | In Lenoir |
| Platinum Construction Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | In Lenoir |
| Powell Septic Tank Services | 3.7★ (12) | In Lenoir |
| Property Renovators | 5.0★ (1) | In Lenoir |
| Solis Remodeling | In Lenoir |
How we ranked Lenoir excavating contractors
We scored 53 Lenoir 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 Lenoir 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 Lenoir: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Lenoir?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Lenoir, NC is OCD Landworks with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Lackey Grading Co (#2) and Land Grade Solutions (#3) follow. We ranked 53 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Lenoir?
ContractorsRanked ranks 53 excavating contractors serving Lenoir, NC. 13 of them are based in Lenoir; 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 Lenoir are open 24/7?
9 ranked excavating contractors in Lenoir post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are 3 George's Grading Company (#4), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#5) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Lenoir work on weekends?
30 of 53 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 14 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are OCD Landworks (#1), Lackey Grading Co (#2) and Land Grade Solutions (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Lenoir excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 53 rated excavating contractors in Lenoir is 5.0★, with a median of 11 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 792 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 Lenoir count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Lenoir 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 Lenoir
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 53 excavating contractors serving Lenoir.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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