60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Lincolnton, NC (2026)
105 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Lincolnton: DLD Grading LLC, CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 105.
- 13
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 940 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 105 ranked; ranked #13.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
105 Lincolnton excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 22 are open 24/7, 60 open Saturdays and 30 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 105 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Lincolnton at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DLD Grading LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (10) | Lincolnton | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.9★ (98) | Lincolnton | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Smith Mine | 57 | 5.0★ (40) | Lincolnton | — | — |
| 4 | Kward Grading & Utilities | 57 | 5.0★ (11) | Statesville, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (691) | Gastonia, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Lake Norman Excavating, Land Clearing, Grading & Yard Drainage | 57 | 4.9★ (44) | Lake Norman of Catawba, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Little Acres Grading | 57 | 5.0★ (13) | Lincolnton | Sat | — |
| 8 | Chaney's Septic Tank & Wrecker | 57 | 4.3★ (18) | Lincolnton | — | — |
| 9 | J&J Land Services | 57 | 5.0★ (8) | Kings Mountain, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Williams Septic & Grading | 56 | 5.0★ (12) | Morganton, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 105 best excavating contractors in Lincolnton, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Lincolnton
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 98 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#3 Smith Mine
Based in Lincolnton
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Statesville, 11 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gastonia, 15 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 691 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Norman of Catawba, 15 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincolnton
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Lincolnton
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Kings Mountain, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Morganton, 14 mi away
56/100CR 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 Hickory, 17 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 792 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincolnton
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Mooresville, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 940 Google reviews, the most in Lincolnton.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntersville, 22 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 631 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#15 LKN Hauling
Based in Lincolnton
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Hickory, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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.
Based in Lincolnton
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Lincolnton
55/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#19 JP Dirt
Based in Newton, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Lincolnton
54/100CR 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.
#21 OCD Landworks
Based in Lenoir, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Monroe, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganton, 25 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Newton, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Belmont, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating 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 105 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Lincolnton
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Al's Grading | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Alden & Son Construction/Hydroseeding | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| BlackRock Site Services | 5.0★ (3) | In Lincolnton |
| Callaway Grading, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Lincolnton |
| Carolina Grading LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Lincolnton |
| Diamond K Hauling Inc. | In Lincolnton | |
| GTO Construction- Concrete driveways, sidewalks, patios, water services, water main | In Lincolnton | |
| Hahn Excavation and Grading | 5.0★ (2) | 1 mi |
| Hoffman Builders Construction | In Lincolnton | |
| J & A Hauling | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Lowerys Grading And Landscaping LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Lincolnton |
| Odin's Clearing Services LLC | In Lincolnton | |
| Performance Contracting Inc. | 2.5★ (2) | In Lincolnton |
| Platinum Construction Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Power Grading LLC | 3.5★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Second To None Construction | In Lincolnton | |
| Sisk Landscape and Grading Co. | 3.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Speagle's Grading LLC | In Lincolnton | |
| Speagle's Landscaping & Grdng | 5.0★ (1) | In Lincolnton |
| Top Tier Graders | In Lincolnton |
How we ranked Lincolnton excavating contractors
We scored 105 Lincolnton 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 Lincolnton 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 Lincolnton: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Lincolnton?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Lincolnton, NC is DLD Grading LLC with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Smith Mine (#3) follow. We ranked 105 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Lincolnton?
ContractorsRanked ranks 105 excavating contractors serving Lincolnton, NC. 11 of them are based in Lincolnton; 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 Lincolnton are open 24/7?
22 ranked excavating contractors in Lincolnton post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are DLD Grading LLC (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Kward Grading & Utilities (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Lincolnton work on weekends?
60 of 105 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 30 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are DLD Grading LLC (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Kward Grading & Utilities (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Lincolnton excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 105 rated excavating contractors in Lincolnton is 5.0★, with a median of 11 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 940 reviews, and ranks #13. 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 Lincolnton count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Lincolnton 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 Lincolnton
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 105 excavating contractors serving Lincolnton.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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