58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,314 Google reviews, the most in Mount Holly.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Mount Holly, NC (2026)
141 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Mount Holly: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 58/100; 4.8★ from 2,314 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Pope's Quality Grading & Hauling, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 141.
- 14
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 940 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 141 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #14.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
141 Mount Holly excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 29 are open 24/7, 85 open Saturdays and 40 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 141 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Mount Holly at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (2,314) | Charlotte, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Pope's Quality Grading & Hauling | 57 | 5.0★ (75) | Mooresville, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (691) | Gastonia, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Shaftner LandWorx LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (7) | York, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (638) | Charlotte, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Fortner Grading & landscape | 56 | 4.9★ (33) | Belmont, 7 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Lake Norman Excavating, Land Clearing, Grading & Yard Drainage | 56 | 4.9★ (44) | Lake Norman of Catawba, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (631) | Huntersville, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | J&J Land Services | 55 | 5.0★ (8) | Kings Mountain, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | High Vision Grading | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | Huntersville, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 141 best excavating contractors in Mount Holly, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Mooresville, 23 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gastonia, 11 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 York, 7 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Charlotte, 12 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 638 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Belmont, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Norman of Catawba, 16 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Huntersville, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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.
Based in Kings Mountain, 13 mi away
55/100CR 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 Huntersville, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Mount Holly
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Matthews, 20 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 884 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pineville, 7 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Mooresville, 22 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 940 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mount Holly
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Rock Hill, 23 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 871 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#17 Mccann Grading
Based in Saint Stephens, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bessemer City, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mint Hill, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlotte, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#21 R&R Unlimited
Based in Gastonia, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlotte, 2 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#23 DLD Grading LLC
Based in Lincolnton, 24 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 Statesville, 24 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Bessemer City, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 12 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 141 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Mount Holly
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 911 Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Mount Holly |
| Alden & Son Construction/Hydroseeding | 5.0★ (2) | In Mount Holly |
| Callaway Grading, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Cinderveil Floors | In Mount Holly | |
| Clearview Landscape Solutions, LLC | 4.8★ (5) | In Mount Holly |
| Crossroads Grading and Hauling, LLC | 4.5★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Diversified Demolition LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Elan Construction Corp | In Mount Holly | |
| Evans Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Hahn Excavation and Grading | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| J & A Hauling | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Johnson Power Washing Plus | 5.0★ (6) | In Mount Holly |
| Lanier / Van Sickle Construction Services, Inc. | In Mount Holly | |
| Mount Holly Concrete | 5.0★ (2) | In Mount Holly |
| Myers Oliver Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Mount Holly |
| Performance Contracting Inc. | 2.5★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Quality Construction Plus, LLC | In Mount Holly | |
| Randy's Sewer Drain Cleaning | In Mount Holly | |
| Sunup Till Sundown TEG | In Mount Holly | |
| The Grading Company, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
How we ranked Mount Holly excavating contractors
We scored 141 Mount Holly 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 Mount Holly 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 Mount Holly: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Mount Holly?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Mount Holly, NC is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.8★ from 2,314 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Pope's Quality Grading & Hauling (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 141 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Mount Holly?
ContractorsRanked ranks 141 excavating contractors serving Mount Holly, NC. 2 of them are based in Mount Holly; 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 Mount Holly are open 24/7?
29 ranked excavating contractors in Mount Holly post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Pope's Quality Grading & Hauling (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Mount Holly work on weekends?
85 of 141 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 40 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Pope's Quality Grading & Hauling (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Mount Holly excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 141 rated excavating contractors in Mount Holly is 5.0★, with a median of 11 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 2,314 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Mount Holly count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Mount Holly 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 Mount Holly
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 141 excavating contractors serving Mount Holly.
- November 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.
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