65/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in New Bern, NC (2026)
11 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in New Bern: Ben's Excavating & Land Development, CR Score 65/100; 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 12 PM.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Wilco Landworks, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 11.
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Most-reviewed: Carolina EarthWerx, 67 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 11 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
11 New Bern excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 11 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in New Bern at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ben's Excavating & Land Development | 65 | 5.0★ (52) | New Bern | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Diggers Excavation and Grading Inc. | 59 | 4.5★ (24) | New Bern | — | — |
| 3 | Carolina EarthWerx | 59 | 5.0★ (67) | Jacksonville, 17 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 4 | Wilco Landworks | 59 | 5.0★ (32) | New Bern | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Value Trucking & Land Services Inc | 57 | 5.0★ (3) | New Bern | — | — |
| 6 | Diversified Lawn And Property Care, LLC | 55 | 4.8★ (32) | New Bern | — | — |
| 7 | L&M Trades LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (4) | New Bern | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Down East Land Improvements | 52 | 5.0★ (6) | Havelock, 20 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Tractor Workx & Fencing LLC. | 50 | 5.0★ (15) | Havelock, 20 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Eco Land Management | 46 | 5.0★ (10) | Kinston, 22 mi away | — | — |
The 11 best excavating contractors in New Bern, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in New Bern
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville, 17 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 67 Google reviews, the most in New Bern.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Bern
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Bern
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 New Bern
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Bern
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Havelock, 20 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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.
Based in Havelock, 20 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kinston, 22 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#11 PRI Industries
Based in Jacksonville, 23 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bathroom remodeler”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving New Bern
15 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Big Cypress Services Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Cambri Compliance LLC | In New Bern | |
| County Line Grading Inc | 11 mi | |
| Cruz Mini Excavation & Land Clearing | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Crystal Coast Demolition and Debris Removal | 22 mi | |
| D E Mitchell Construction | New Bern | In New Bern | |
| Expert Epoxy of New Bern | 5.0★ (7) | In New Bern |
| F1 Construction | In New Bern | |
| Foreman's Grading & Septic | 5.0★ (1) | In New Bern |
| Kaus Property Services | 5.0★ (4) | In New Bern |
| R&DEarthworksllc | 5.0★ (1) | In New Bern |
| Swift Creek Enterprise, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In New Bern |
| TBH Landscape LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In New Bern |
| Teland Inc.-Site Developers | 5.0★ (2) | In New Bern |
| Williams all around construction | In New Bern |
How we ranked New Bern excavating contractors
We scored 11 New Bern 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 New Bern 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 New Bern: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in New Bern?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in New Bern, NC is Ben's Excavating & Land Development with a CR Score of 65/100. It has 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 12 PM. Diggers Excavation and Grading Inc. (#2) and Carolina EarthWerx (#3) follow. We ranked 11 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in New Bern?
ContractorsRanked ranks 11 excavating contractors serving New Bern, NC. 6 of them are based in New Bern; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 15 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in New Bern are open 24/7?
1 ranked excavating contractor in New Bern posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Wilco Landworks (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in New Bern work on weekends?
4 of 11 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Ben's Excavating & Land Development (#1), Wilco Landworks (#4) and L&M Trades LLC (#7). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do New Bern excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 11 rated excavating contractors in New Bern is 5.0★, with a median of 15 reviews. Carolina EarthWerx has the most, 67 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 New Bern count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the New Bern 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 New Bern
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 11 excavating contractors serving New Bern.
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