56/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Masonboro, NC (2026)
19 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Masonboro: Low tide land services, CR Score 56/100; 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 12:30 PM.
- 9
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Dirt Dynamics, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #9 of 19.
- 2
Most-reviewed: Brinker Tree and Land Service, 137 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 19 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
19 Masonboro excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 19 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Wilmington ranking. See Excavating contractors in Wilmington
Top 10 excavating contractors in Masonboro at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Low tide land services | 56 | 5.0★ (7) | Wilmington, 6 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Brinker Tree and Land Service | 56 | 5.0★ (137) | Wilmington, 4 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | American Property Experts- Bulk Mulch and Land Clearing Services | 56 | 4.8★ (75) | Wilmington, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Southern Hauling and Clearing | 56 | 5.0★ (25) | Wilmington, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | J&G Trucking and Grading | 55 | 4.9★ (52) | Boiling Spring Lakes, 13 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Coastal Grading | 54 | 3.9★ (7) | Leland, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | EDM Land Maintenance & Site Prep | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | Leland, 11 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | MGK II Construction | 53 | 4.9★ (11) | Leland, 15 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Dirt Dynamics | 53 | 5.0★ (19) | Deltona, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 10 | Rogers Excavating and Grading | 52 | 4.3★ (6) | Leland, 13 mi away | — | — |
The 19 best excavating contractors in Masonboro, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Wilmington, 4 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 137 Google reviews, the most in Masonboro.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 5 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 75 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 13 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Boiling Spring Lakes, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 52 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Leland, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Leland, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Leland, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Deltona, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Leland, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 15 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Murraysville, 24 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Murraysville, 15 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ 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 Leland, 2 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Milford, 15 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Murraysville, 16 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 5 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Boiling Spring Lakes, 21 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 9 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Masonboro excavating contractors
We scored 19 Masonboro 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 Masonboro 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 Masonboro: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Masonboro?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Masonboro, NC is Low tide land services with a CR Score of 56/100. It has 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 12:30 PM. Brinker Tree and Land Service (#2) and American Property Experts- Bulk Mulch and Land Clearing Services (#3) follow. We ranked 19 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Masonboro are open 24/7?
3 ranked excavating contractors in Masonboro post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Dirt Dynamics (#9), Hill's Land Management (#11) and Rustic Contracting LLC (#15). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Masonboro work on weekends?
7 of 19 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Low tide land services (#1), J&G Trucking and Grading (#5) and EDM Land Maintenance & Site Prep (#7). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Masonboro excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 19 rated excavating contractors in Masonboro is 5.0★, with a median of 7 reviews. Brinker Tree and Land Service has the most, 137 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Masonboro count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Masonboro 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 Masonboro
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 19 excavating contractors serving Masonboro.
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