61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Best Excavating Contractors in Lexington, NC (2026)
79 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Lexington: Bennett's Land Management LLC, CR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Triad Tractor Service of NC Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 79.
- 11
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 441 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 79 ranked; ranked #11.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
79 Lexington excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 14 are open 24/7, 42 open Saturdays and 21 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 79 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Lexington at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bennett's Land Management LLC | 61 | 5.0★ (11) | Lexington | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Saintsing Skid-Steer Services, LLC. | 61 | 5.0★ (50) | Lexington | Sat | — |
| 3 | Triad Tractor Service of NC Inc. | 60 | 5.0★ (40) | Clemmons, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Evans Earth Worx LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (18) | Clemmons, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | All Star Plumbing | 57 | 4.8★ (348) | High Point, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Kyle's Lawn Care | 57 | 4.9★ (60) | Kernersville, 23 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | KLC land management llc | 56 | 5.0★ (14) | Clemmons, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (288) | Salisbury, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Atkins Siteworks, LLC | 56 | 4.8★ (23) | Clemmons, 9 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Snead's Outdoor Services | 56 | 4.7★ (15) | Lexington | — | — |
The 79 best excavating contractors in Lexington, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Lexington
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Clemmons, 15 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Clemmons, 7 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in High Point, 16 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 348 Google reviews.
Based in Kernersville, 23 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Clemmons, 6 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Salisbury, 18 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 288 Google reviews.
Based in Clemmons, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Lexington
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Winston-Salem, 23 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 441 Google reviews, the most in Lexington.
Based in High Point, 6 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Thomasville, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 79 Google reviews.
Based in Lexington
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews.
Based in Lewisville, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Thomasville, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 163 Google reviews.
Based in Salisbury, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Asheboro, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
#19 M2Earthworks LLC
Based in Albemarle, 25 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in High Point, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
#21 Property Pros
Based in Lexington
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
#22 Love’s LandWorx
Based in Lexington
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Clemmons, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews.
Based in Clemmons, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Winston-Salem, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
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 79 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Lexington
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.W. Stewart Construction and Consultants | 5.0★ (2) | In Lexington |
| Alexander Construction Co | 5.0★ (3) | In Lexington |
| Altuve's Contruction and Drilling | In Lexington | |
| Automated Comfort Systems professional heating and cooling | 5.0★ (58) | In Lexington |
| B&B Land Management Inc. | In Lexington | |
| Beard's Construction | In Lexington | |
| Bell Backhoe Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Lexington |
| Byrd’s Excavation | In Lexington | |
| Dirtworks of the Carolinas | 4.5★ (2) | In Lexington |
| Elite Site Solutions LLC | In Lexington | |
| Johnson LEX Concrete Products | 4.4★ (36) | In Lexington |
| KJ's Land Services | In Lexington | |
| Lakewood Grading | 5.0★ (1) | In Lexington |
| Lexington Land and Property Management, LLC | In Lexington | |
| Myers Construction Grading & Hauling | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Newsome Grading Co | In Lexington | |
| Outside-In Home and Yard Services | 5.0★ (4) | In Lexington |
| Southern Stucco & Stone LLC | In Lexington | |
| Swicegood site works LLC | In Lexington | |
| The Saw Dust Dude Home Repairs | 5.0★ (12) | In Lexington |
How we ranked Lexington excavating contractors
We scored 79 Lexington 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 Lexington 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 Lexington: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Lexington?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Lexington, NC is Bennett's Land Management LLC with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Saintsing Skid-Steer Services, LLC. (#2) and Triad Tractor Service of NC Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 79 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Lexington?
ContractorsRanked ranks 79 excavating contractors serving Lexington, NC. 6 of them are based in Lexington; 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 Lexington are open 24/7?
14 ranked excavating contractors in Lexington post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Bennett's Land Management LLC (#1), Triad Tractor Service of NC Inc. (#3) and All Star Plumbing (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Lexington work on weekends?
42 of 79 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 21 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Bennett's Land Management LLC (#1), Saintsing Skid-Steer Services, LLC. (#2) and Triad Tractor Service of NC Inc. (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Lexington excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 79 rated excavating contractors in Lexington is 5.0★, with a median of 14 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 441 reviews, and ranks #11. 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 Lexington count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Lexington 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 Lexington
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 79 excavating contractors serving Lexington.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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