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Best Excavating Contractors in Myrtle Beach, SC (2026)

23 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Myrtle Beach: C&C Junk Removal & Transport, CR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 274 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Avant Land Co, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 23.

  3. 11

    Most-reviewed: Pools & Palms, 100 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 23 ranked after C&C Junk Removal & Transport; ranked #11.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

23 Myrtle Beach excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 23 rated businesses.

Top 10 excavating contractors in Myrtle Beach at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Myrtle Beach at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1C&C Junk Removal & Transport595.0★ (274)Red Hill, 8 mi awaySat · SunOverall
2Avant Land Co585.0★ (20)Red Hill, 9 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Category 5 Land Management585.0★ (22)North Myrtle Beach, 18 mi away24/7—
4D & S Sitework Inc564.4★ (21)Myrtle Beach——
5C L Benton & Sons Inc564.2★ (23)Myrtle Beach——
6CB Excavation LLC545.0★ (6)Myrtle BeachEvenings—
7Centech Excavation LLC545.0★ (18)Conway, 17 mi awaySat—
8Carolina Digz545.0★ (14)Little River, 14 mi awaySat—
9A.R Lane Excavating and Site Work544.7★ (3)Conway, 15 mi away24/7—
10ACR Services LLC545.0★ (6)Myrtle Beach——

The 23 best excavating contractors in Myrtle Beach, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  2. #2 Avant Land Co

    Based in Red Hill, 9 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Avant Land Co(843) 516-6333

  3. #3 Category 5 Land Management

    Based in North Myrtle Beach, 18 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1507 Perch Pl, Longs, SC 29568
    View profile for Category 5 Land Management(843) 385-1090

  4. #4 D & S Sitework Inc

    Based in Myrtle Beach

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5296 Mill Pond Rd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
    View profile for D & S Sitework Inc(843) 236-0659

  5. #5 C L Benton & Sons Inc

    Based in Myrtle Beach

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    706 38th Ave N, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
    View profile for C L Benton & Sons Inc(843) 448-3116

  6. #6 CB Excavation LLC

    Based in Myrtle Beach

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for CB Excavation LLC(843) 450-2169

  7. #7 Centech Excavation LLC

    Based in Conway, 17 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 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.

    • 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Centech Excavation LLC(570) 702-1767

  8. #8 Carolina Digz

    Based in Little River, 14 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Carolina Digz(843) 492-7741

  10. #10 ACR Services LLC

    Based in Myrtle Beach

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for ACR Services LLC(843) 742-1452

  11. #11 Pools & Palms

    Based in Myrtle Beach

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 100 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 100 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4061 Belle Terre Golf Course Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
    View profile for Pools & Palms(843) 236-5665

  12. #12 EGM Earthworks

    Based in Conway, 16 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 5 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for EGM Earthworks(843) 655-9897

  13. #13 A.O. Hardee & Son, Inc.

    Based in Little River, 17 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.8★ from 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4206 Sea Mountain Hwy, Little River, SC 29566
    View profile for A.O. Hardee & Son, Inc.(843) 249-1264

  14. #14 Watts Sand & Trucking Co.

    Based in North Myrtle Beach, 15 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1546 Star Bluff Rd, Longs, SC 29568
    View profile for Watts Sand & Trucking Co.(843) 798-7073

  15. #15 Elite Project Management

    Based in Conway, 11 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Elite Project Management(843) 455-8891

  18. #18 Brats paving and sealing llc

    Based in Conway, 20 mi away

    48/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    200 Landmark Rd, Conway, SC 29527
    View profile for Brats paving and sealing llc(843) 365-0891

  20. #20 Siege Exterior Services

    Based in Denton, 8 mi away

    46/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pressure washing service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 7 AM–8 PM · Wed 7 AM–7 PM · Thu–Fri 7 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–9 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Siege Exterior Services(928) 514-0308

  22. #22 Paving Services Inc

    Based in Conway, 10 mi away

    45/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    185 Jackson Bluff Rd, Conway, SC 29526
    View profile for Paving Services Inc(843) 347-6200

  23. #23 Laps Construction Inc

    Based in Conway, 24 mi away

    43/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    851 Dog Bluff Rd, Galivants Ferry, SC 29544
    View profile for Laps Construction Inc(843) 356-4886

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How we ranked Myrtle Beach excavating contractors

We scored 23 Myrtle Beach 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Myrtle Beach data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Excavating contractors in Myrtle Beach: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Myrtle Beach?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Myrtle Beach, SC is C&C Junk Removal & Transport with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 5.0★ from 274 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Avant Land Co (#2) and Category 5 Land Management (#3) follow. We ranked 23 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Myrtle Beach?

ContractorsRanked ranks 23 excavating contractors serving Myrtle Beach, SC. 6 of them are based in Myrtle Beach; 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 Myrtle Beach are open 24/7?

4 ranked excavating contractors in Myrtle Beach post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Avant Land Co (#2), Category 5 Land Management (#3) and A.R Lane Excavating and Site Work (#9). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Myrtle Beach work on weekends?

9 of 23 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are C&C Junk Removal & Transport (#1), Avant Land Co (#2) and Category 5 Land Management (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Myrtle Beach excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 23 rated excavating contractors in Myrtle Beach is 5.0★, with a median of 14 reviews. C&C Junk Removal & Transport has the most, 274 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 Myrtle Beach count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Myrtle Beach 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 Myrtle Beach

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 23 excavating contractors serving Myrtle Beach.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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