56/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 1,091 Google reviews, the most in Oak Grove.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Oak Grove, SC (2026)
25 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Oak Grove: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 56/100; 4.6★ from 1,091 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 25.
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Most-reviewed: Elite Lawn & Landscape, 271 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 25 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #9.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
25 Oak Grove excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 10 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 25 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Oak Grove at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.6★ (1,091) | Columbia, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.9★ (106) | Irmo, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Patricks Hauling Solutions LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | Oak Grove | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Grading & Gravel Driveway Co. - Columbia, SC | 53 | 4.8★ (21) | Columbia, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Eagle Excavating | 53 | 4.1★ (14) | Lexington, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Richardson Construction Co | 53 | 4.1★ (8) | Columbia, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | In The Clear Land Management Services | 52 | 5.0★ (24) | Columbia, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Procon Clearing & Grading | 52 | 5.0★ (3) | Lexington, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Elite Lawn & Landscape | 51 | 4.7★ (271) | Columbia, 6 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 10 | Professional Lot Clearing & Tree Service | 51 | 5.0★ (8) | Columbia, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 25 best excavating contractors in Oak Grove, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Irmo, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 106 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oak Grove
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Columbia, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 8 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 8 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 3 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 5 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 6 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 271 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 6 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 3 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Irmo, 14 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Lexington, 8 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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.
#14 4Reyes LLC
Based in Cayce, 19 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 10 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 23 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 103 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cayce, 19 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Lexington, 9 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#19 PLD Outdoors
Based in Columbia, 2 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 9 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dentsville, 19 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Columbia, 6 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#23 RHB Construction
Based in Cayce, 7 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 19 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 7 mi away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.7★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Oak Grove
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Boomco Building and Remodeling LLC | In Oak Grove | |
| Bushwacker Land Improvements | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Cameron Michael J | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Code 3 Property Management, LLC | 5.0★ (3) | In Oak Grove |
| Complete Specialist | In Oak Grove | |
| Elevated Heights | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Foothills Masonry & Excavation, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Heyward Enterprise | In Oak Grove | |
| Irmo Grading & Clearing Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| K & J Improvements | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Marshall Mowing LLC | 5.0★ (6) | In Oak Grove |
| Mid-Carolina Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Mitch Hook Inc | 4.0★ (1) | 3 mi |
| Nailed It Roofing and Remodeling | In Oak Grove | |
| Ramirez Lawn & Landscape | 5.0★ (3) | In Oak Grove |
| Riverstone Outdoor Living | 5.0★ (2) | In Oak Grove |
| Senn Grading and Top Soil | 5.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| Southeastern Demo And Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Southern Residential Solutions LLC | In Oak Grove | |
| Wiley Easton Construction Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
How we ranked Oak Grove excavating contractors
We scored 25 Oak Grove 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 Oak Grove 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 Oak Grove: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Oak Grove?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Oak Grove, SC is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 56/100. It has 4.6★ from 1,091 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Patricks Hauling Solutions LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 25 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Oak Grove?
ContractorsRanked ranks 25 excavating contractors serving Oak Grove, SC. 1 of them is based in Oak Grove; 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 Oak Grove are open 24/7?
5 ranked excavating contractors in Oak Grove post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Procon Clearing & Grading (#8). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Oak Grove work on weekends?
10 of 25 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Patricks Hauling Solutions LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Oak Grove excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 25 rated excavating contractors in Oak Grove is 4.9★, with a median of 10 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,091 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 Oak Grove count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Oak Grove 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 Oak Grove
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 25 excavating contractors serving Oak Grove.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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