58/100CR 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 Murraysville, NC (2026)
19 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Murraysville: TerraForge Excavation & Landscape LLC, CR Score 58/100; 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 3 PM.
- 11
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Dirt Dynamics, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #11 of 19.
- 8
Most-reviewed: Brinker Tree and Land Service, 137 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 19 ranked; ranked #8.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
19 Murraysville excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 19 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Murraysville at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TerraForge Excavation & Landscape LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (7) | Murraysville | Sat · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Southern Hauling and Clearing | 57 | 5.0★ (25) | Wilmington, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Low tide land services | 57 | 5.0★ (7) | Wilmington, 3 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Coastal Grading | 56 | 3.9★ (7) | Leland, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | J&G Trucking and Grading | 56 | 4.9★ (52) | Boiling Spring Lakes, 13 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | A C King Clearing & Grading | 55 | 2.3★ (3) | Murraysville | — | — |
| 7 | American Property Experts- Bulk Mulch and Land Clearing Services | 55 | 4.8★ (75) | Wilmington, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Brinker Tree and Land Service | 54 | 5.0★ (137) | Wilmington, 12 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 9 | EV Civil Construction and Consulting LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (3) | Murraysville | — | — |
| 10 | EDM Land Maintenance & Site Prep | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | Leland, 11 mi away | Sat | — |
The 19 best excavating contractors in Murraysville, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Wilmington, 7 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Wilmington, 3 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Leland, 5 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Boiling Spring Lakes, 13 mi away
56/100CR 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 Murraysville
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Wilmington, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 137 Google reviews, the most in Murraysville.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Murraysville
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Leland, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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.
#11 Dirt Dynamics
Based in Deltona, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Wilmington, 7 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Leland, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Leland, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Leland, 6 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Wilmington, 6 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 West Milford, 20 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Boiling Spring Lakes, 25 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 7 mi away
46/100CR 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.
Also serving Murraysville
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 |
|---|---|---|
| American Deep Foundation, Inc. | 4 mi | |
| Anchor Earthworks llc | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| BIG RED'S LAND MANAGEMENT | 6 mi | |
| Bob J's Property Management | 5 mi | |
| Coastal Irrigation | 5.0★ (6) | In Murraysville |
| Drewscabinets.com | 5.0★ (1) | In Murraysville |
| Elite Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Holt Enterprises | 12 mi | |
| Homeland Clearing and Grading | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| JMJ Excavating | 13 mi | |
| Johnson Grading Company Incorporated | 2 mi | |
| Phan Construction LLC | In Murraysville | |
| Precision Grading Inc | 3 mi | |
| Rabon & Sons Grading & Paving | 2 mi | |
| Roadbuilders Inc | 3 mi | |
| Screamin' Eagle Excavating | 13 mi | |
| Sillery Landworks | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Tellez Finishing LLC | 5.0★ (5) | In Murraysville |
| VM Clearing and Grading LLC | 7 mi | |
| Woodmen Timber Company, LLC | In Murraysville |
How we ranked Murraysville excavating contractors
We scored 19 Murraysville 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 Murraysville 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 Murraysville: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Murraysville?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Murraysville, NC is TerraForge Excavation & Landscape LLC with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 3 PM. Southern Hauling and Clearing (#2) and Low tide land services (#3) follow. We ranked 19 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Murraysville?
ContractorsRanked ranks 19 excavating contractors serving Murraysville, NC. 3 of them are based in Murraysville; 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 Murraysville are open 24/7?
4 ranked excavating contractors in Murraysville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Dirt Dynamics (#11), Hill's Land Management (#12) and Rustic Contracting LLC (#17). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Murraysville work on weekends?
8 of 19 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are TerraForge Excavation & Landscape LLC (#1), Low tide land services (#3) and J&G Trucking and Grading (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Murraysville excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 19 rated excavating contractors in Murraysville is 5.0★, with a median of 7 reviews. Brinker Tree and Land Service has the most, 137 reviews, and ranks #8. 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 Murraysville count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Murraysville 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 Murraysville
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 19 excavating contractors serving Murraysville.
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