60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 102 Google reviews.
Best Excavating Contractors in Mauldin, SC (2026)
91 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Mauldin: Next Level Tree and Excavation, CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 102 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Rock Solid Septic•Excavation, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 91.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 484 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 91 ranked; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
91 Mauldin excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 17 are open 24/7, 51 open Saturdays and 26 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 91 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Mauldin at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Next Level Tree and Excavation | 60 | 5.0★ (102) | Simpsonville, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | KJ Landscaping and Grading LLC | 59 | 4.8★ (25) | Five Forks, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Iron Lungs Grading and Landscape Construction | 58 | 4.8★ (44) | Easley, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Rock Solid Septic•Excavation | 57 | 5.0★ (180) | Spartanburg, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Appstate Grading, LLC | 56 | 4.6★ (20) | Spartanburg, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Mcabee's Grading and Clean Up LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (3) | Greer, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.7★ (484) | Spartanburg, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 8 | Paris Mountain Grading | 56 | 5.0★ (6) | Berea, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Rock Solid Septic•Excavation - Greenville | 55 | 5.0★ (9) | Greenville, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Custom Cut Land Works | 55 | 5.0★ (6) | Simpsonville, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 91 best excavating contractors in Mauldin, 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 Five Forks, 6 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Easley, 12 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Spartanburg, 23 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 180 Google reviews.
Based in Spartanburg, 18 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Greer, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Spartanburg, 21 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 484 Google reviews, the most in Mauldin.
Based in Berea, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Greenville, 3 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Simpsonville, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Greer, 2 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Taylors, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Taylors, 19 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Anderson, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Easley, 16 mi away
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 in Greer, 19 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Easley, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Berea, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Greer, 5 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Greenville, 5 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Central, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Greer, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Anderson, 22 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Greer, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Simpsonville, 3 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 19 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 91 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Mauldin
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Arrcontracting group LLC | In Mauldin | |
| Blue Ridge Earth Works llc | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| ECO-GRIND Land Management, Forestry Mulching & Stump Grinding | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| EDGE Outdoors | 5.0★ (7) | In Mauldin |
| Edwards Construction Co | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Edwards Enterprises LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Empire Innovations LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Mauldin |
| Hogan Land Services | In Mauldin | |
| James Julian Grading LLC | 1.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Lennar at Estates at Mauldin | In Mauldin | |
| Mauldin | In Mauldin | |
| McJunkin Grading, Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| McMurria Grading Company | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| New Ridge Enterprises | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Roebuck Landscaping | In Mauldin | |
| SCA Home Improvements LLC | 5.0★ (4) | In Mauldin |
| Smart Septic Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Star Builders Inc | 3.3★ (12) | In Mauldin |
| Superior Property Services | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Tim Julian Grading | 3.5★ (2) | 6 mi |
How we ranked Mauldin excavating contractors
We scored 91 Mauldin 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 Mauldin 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 Mauldin: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Mauldin?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Mauldin, SC is Next Level Tree and Excavation with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 5.0★ from 102 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. KJ Landscaping and Grading LLC (#2) and Iron Lungs Grading and Landscape Construction (#3) follow. We ranked 91 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Mauldin?
ContractorsRanked ranks 91 excavating contractors serving Mauldin, SC. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Mauldin are open 24/7?
17 ranked excavating contractors in Mauldin post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Next Level Tree and Excavation (#1), Rock Solid Septic•Excavation (#4) and Appstate Grading, LLC (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Mauldin work on weekends?
51 of 91 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 26 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Next Level Tree and Excavation (#1), KJ Landscaping and Grading LLC (#2) and Iron Lungs Grading and Landscape Construction (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Mauldin excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 91 rated excavating contractors in Mauldin is 5.0★, with a median of 8 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 484 reviews, and ranks #7. 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 Mauldin count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Mauldin 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 Mauldin
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 91 excavating contractors serving Mauldin.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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