57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Mount Pleasant, SC (2026)
23 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Mount Pleasant: Southern Style Land Services, CR Score 57/100; 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 14
Most-reviewed: Sanders Brothers Construction Co, 73 Google reviews at 3.8★, the most of 23 ranked; ranked #14.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
23 Mount Pleasant excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 23 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Charleston ranking. See Excavating contractors in Charleston
Top 10 excavating contractors in Mount Pleasant at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southern Style Land Services | 57 | 5.0★ (18) | Goose Creek, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | KOH Builders Group | 56 | 5.0★ (8) | Charleston, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | TSIAC International - Demolition, Asbestos & Restoration Removal | 55 | 4.8★ (57) | Charleston, 4 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Terra Concrete & Excavation | 54 | 5.0★ (10) | Charleston, 11 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Land Site Services | 54 | 3.8★ (4) | Mount Pleasant | — | — |
| 6 | Peterson Grading LLC | 52 | 3.7★ (3) | Charleston, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Top Grade Services, LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (43) | Charleston, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Firm Foundation Property Services | 51 | 4.9★ (10) | Mount Pleasant | Sat | — |
| 9 | Charis Land Services/Lowcountry Junk Ninjas | 51 | 5.0★ (28) | Charleston, 15 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Sweetgrass Outdoor Solutions | 50 | 4.9★ (15) | Charleston, 9 mi away | Sat | — |
The 23 best excavating contractors in Mount Pleasant, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Charleston, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Charleston, 4 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 57 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charleston, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Mount Pleasant
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Charleston, 5 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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.
Based in Charleston, 8 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mount Pleasant
51/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charleston, 15 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charleston, 9 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 North Charleston, 15 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 41 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charleston, 21 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Charleston, 12 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 16 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charleston, 11 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.8★ from 73 Google reviews, the most in Mount Pleasant.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charleston, 16 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 39 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charleston, 15 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#17 Estate Land
Based in Charleston, 8 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Charleston, 10 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 20 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Moncks Corner, 23 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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.
#20 Charleston Green
Based in Charleston, 7 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charleston, 8 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charleston, 9 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mount Pleasant
46/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Mount Pleasant excavating contractors
We scored 23 Mount Pleasant 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 Pleasant 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 Pleasant: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Mount Pleasant?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Mount Pleasant, SC is Southern Style Land Services with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. KOH Builders Group (#2) and TSIAC International - Demolition, Asbestos & Restoration Removal (#3) follow. We ranked 23 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Mount Pleasant?
ContractorsRanked ranks 23 excavating contractors serving Mount Pleasant, SC. 3 of them are based in Mount Pleasant; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Mount Pleasant are open 24/7?
1 ranked excavating contractor in Mount Pleasant posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Southern Style Land Services (#1). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Mount Pleasant work on weekends?
9 of 23 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Southern Style Land Services (#1), KOH Builders Group (#2) and TSIAC International - Demolition, Asbestos & Restoration Removal (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Mount Pleasant excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 23 rated excavating contractors in Mount Pleasant is 4.9★, with a median of 10 reviews. Sanders Brothers Construction Co has the most, 73 reviews, and ranks #14. 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 Pleasant count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Mount Pleasant 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 Pleasant
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 23 excavating contractors serving Mount Pleasant.
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