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 North Charleston, SC (2026)
27 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in North Charleston: Southern Style Land Services, CR Score 57/100; 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 11
Most-reviewed: Palmetto Landscaping and Design, 274 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 27 ranked; ranked #11.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
27 North Charleston excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 11 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 27 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 North Charleston 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, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | KOH Builders Group | 57 | 5.0★ (8) | Charleston, 2 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Terra Concrete & Excavation | 55 | 5.0★ (10) | Charleston, 5 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | TSIAC International - Demolition, Asbestos & Restoration Removal | 53 | 4.8★ (57) | Charleston, 5 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Kennedy's Grading & Excavation, INC | 53 | 4.8★ (36) | Moncks Corner, 25 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Charleston Grounds Management | 51 | 4.8★ (41) | North Charleston | — | — |
| 7 | Land Site Services | 51 | 3.8★ (4) | Mount Pleasant, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Carolina Flare Construction LLC | 51 | 5.0★ (4) | Charleston, 15 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Peterson Grading LLC | 50 | 3.7★ (3) | Charleston, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Top Grade Services, LLC | 50 | 5.0★ (43) | Charleston, 7 mi away | — | — |
The 27 best excavating contractors in North Charleston, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Charleston, 2 mi away
57/100CR 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, 5 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Charleston, 5 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Moncks Corner, 25 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Charleston
51/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Mount Pleasant, 11 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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, 15 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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
50/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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, 7 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Summerville, 18 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 274 Google reviews, the most in North Charleston.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ladson, 18 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charleston, 6 mi away
50/100CR 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, 5 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Moncks Corner, 17 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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.
#16 Estate Land
Based in Charleston, 3 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Charleston, 16 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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, 1 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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, 10 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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.
Based in North Charleston
49/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Charleston, 3 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.8★ from 73 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mount Pleasant, 8 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charleston, 9 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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, 5 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charleston, 25 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked North Charleston excavating contractors
We scored 27 North Charleston 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 North Charleston 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 North Charleston: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in North Charleston?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in North Charleston, 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 Terra Concrete & Excavation (#3) follow. We ranked 27 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in North Charleston?
ContractorsRanked ranks 27 excavating contractors serving North Charleston, SC. 2 of them are based in North Charleston; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in North Charleston are open 24/7?
1 ranked excavating contractor in North Charleston 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 North Charleston work on weekends?
11 of 27 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 Terra Concrete & Excavation (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do North Charleston excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 27 rated excavating contractors in North Charleston is 4.9★, with a median of 10 reviews. Palmetto Landscaping and Design has the most, 274 reviews, and ranks #11. 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 North Charleston count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the North Charleston 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 North Charleston
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 27 excavating contractors serving North Charleston.
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