55/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Lexington, SC (2026)
24 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Lexington: Eagle Excavating, CR Score 55/100; 4.1★ from 14 Google reviews.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 24.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,091 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 24 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
24 Lexington excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 24 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Lexington at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eagle Excavating | 55 | 4.1★ (14) | Lexington | — | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.9★ (106) | Irmo, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.6★ (1,091) | Columbia, 20 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Procon Clearing & Grading | 53 | 5.0★ (3) | Lexington | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Grading & Gravel Driveway Co. - Columbia, SC | 52 | 4.8★ (21) | Columbia, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Kenco Grading & Excavating Inc | 52 | 5.0★ (3) | Lexington | — | — |
| 7 | Richardson Construction Co | 51 | 4.1★ (8) | Columbia, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Lexington Land Clearing and Grading | 51 | 4.2★ (13) | Lexington | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | In The Clear Land Management Services | 51 | 5.0★ (24) | Columbia, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Carolina Contracting, Inc. | 51 | 2.8★ (5) | Lexington | — | — |
The 24 best excavating contractors in Lexington, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Irmo, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 106 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 20 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 1,091 Google reviews, the most in Lexington.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington
53/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Columbia, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington
52/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Columbia, 12 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lexington
51/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 7 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington
51/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oak Grove, 17 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Irmo, 13 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Columbia, 12 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 271 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington
50/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Cayce, 14 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Columbia, 12 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#17 4Reyes LLC
Based in Cayce, 24 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington
48/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#19 PLD Outdoors
Based in Columbia, 4 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Columbia, 8 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington
45/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.7★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#22 RHB Construction
Based in Cayce, 8 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dentsville, 25 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 24 mi away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Augusta Industrial Services, Inc. | In Lexington | |
| Bushwacker Land Improvements | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| C² Climate Co | In Lexington | |
| Cameron Michael J | 5.0★ (1) | In Lexington |
| Elevated Heights | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Foothills Masonry & Excavation, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| H&H Clearing and Grading, LLC | 4 mi | |
| Harvest Moon Construction | 5.0★ (6) | In Lexington |
| Irmo Grading & Clearing Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| K & J Improvements | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Meadow Homes of Lexington SC | In Lexington | |
| Mid-Carolina Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Mitch Hook Inc | 4.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Paint EZ of Lexington | 5.0★ (11) | In Lexington |
| Pizzuti Builders, Inc. | In Lexington | |
| RD General Contractors & Bath Remodeling | 5.0★ (4) | In Lexington |
| Senn Grading and Top Soil | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Southeastern Demo And Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| TTracks Excavation and Construction | In Lexington | |
| Wiley Easton Construction Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | In Lexington |
How we ranked Lexington excavating contractors
We scored 24 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, SC is Eagle Excavating with a CR Score of 55/100. It has 4.1★ from 14 Google reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 24 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Lexington?
ContractorsRanked ranks 24 excavating contractors serving Lexington, SC. 8 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?
5 ranked excavating contractors in Lexington post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) and Procon Clearing & Grading (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Lexington work on weekends?
9 of 24 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) and Procon Clearing & Grading (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Lexington excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 24 rated excavating contractors in Lexington is 4.9★, with a median of 9 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,091 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 24 excavating contractors serving Lexington.
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