60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Piedmont, SC (2026)
81 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Piedmont: Iron Lungs Grading and Landscape Construction, CR Score 60/100; 4.8★ from 44 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Next Level Tree and Excavation, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 81.
- 10
Most-reviewed: Clean Flo Sewer and Septic, 271 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 81 ranked; ranked #10.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
81 Piedmont excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 14 are open 24/7, 43 open Saturdays and 19 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 81 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Piedmont at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iron Lungs Grading and Landscape Construction | 60 | 4.8★ (44) | Easley, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Next Level Tree and Excavation | 59 | 5.0★ (102) | Simpsonville, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Nelson Land Management | 58 | 4.9★ (38) | Taylors, 9 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | KJ Landscaping and Grading LLC | 57 | 4.8★ (25) | Five Forks, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Skyview Grading and Excavation | 57 | 5.0★ (4) | Easley, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | BRS EQUIPMENT AND GRADING | 57 | 5.0★ (4) | Anderson, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Hanks Land Management, LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (16) | Anderson, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Sanders Land Services | 57 | 5.0★ (11) | Easley, 5 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Custom Cut Land Works | 56 | 5.0★ (6) | Simpsonville, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Clean Flo Sewer and Septic | 56 | 4.9★ (271) | Anderson, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
The 81 best excavating contractors in Piedmont, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Simpsonville, 12 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 102 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Taylors, 9 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Five Forks, 15 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Easley, 7 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Anderson, 7 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Anderson, 13 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Easley, 5 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Simpsonville, 13 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Anderson, 17 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 271 Google reviews, the most in Piedmont.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greer, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Fountain Inn, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 97 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Central, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Berea, 5 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Piedmont
56/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Anderson, 12 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Piedmont
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Piedmont
55/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Central, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Easley, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Easley, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Taylors, 19 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenville, 7 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Easley, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Clemson, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
Excavating contractors ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 81 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Piedmont
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ASE Grading & More, LLC | 6 mi | |
| Blue Ridge Earth Works llc | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Cobb Clearing & Grading LLC | In Piedmont | |
| ECO-GRIND Land Management, Forestry Mulching & Stump Grinding | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Edwards Construction Co | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Edwards Enterprises LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Gaines Backhoe & Bobcat Services | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Ground Zero Trenching LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 2 mi |
| James Julian Grading LLC | 1.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Keith Sheriff Landscaping | 4.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Level Grading LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Madcar Construction Inc | 4.5★ (2) | 25 mi |
| McJunkin Grading, Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | In Piedmont |
| McMurria Grading Company | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| New Ridge Enterprises | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Nitty Gritty Dirt Company | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Piedmont Land Clearing | 5.0★ (2) | In Piedmont |
| Southern Woodchucks LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Superior Property Services | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Tim Julian Grading | 3.5★ (2) | In Piedmont |
How we ranked Piedmont excavating contractors
We scored 81 Piedmont 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 Piedmont 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 Piedmont: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Piedmont?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Piedmont, SC is Iron Lungs Grading and Landscape Construction with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.8★ from 44 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Next Level Tree and Excavation (#2) and Nelson Land Management (#3) follow. We ranked 81 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Piedmont?
ContractorsRanked ranks 81 excavating contractors serving Piedmont, SC. 4 of them are based in Piedmont; 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 Piedmont are open 24/7?
14 ranked excavating contractors in Piedmont post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Next Level Tree and Excavation (#2), Skyview Grading and Excavation (#5) and BRS EQUIPMENT AND GRADING (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Piedmont work on weekends?
43 of 81 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 19 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Iron Lungs Grading and Landscape Construction (#1), Next Level Tree and Excavation (#2) and Nelson Land Management (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Piedmont excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 81 rated excavating contractors in Piedmont is 5.0★, with a median of 9 reviews. Clean Flo Sewer and Septic has the most, 271 reviews, and ranks #10. 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 Piedmont count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Piedmont 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 Piedmont
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 81 excavating contractors serving Piedmont.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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