56/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Pinehurst, NC (2026)
35 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Pinehurst: Mokma Grading, CR Score 56/100; 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 1 PM.
- 5
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Badger Infrastructure Solutions, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 35.
- 10
Most-reviewed: J.M. Currie & Sons Hauling and Grading LLC., 91 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 35 ranked; ranked #10.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
35 Pinehurst excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 20 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 35 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Pinehurst at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mokma Grading | 56 | 5.0★ (5) | Pinehurst | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Lowland Grading & Excavation | 56 | 5.0★ (12) | Aberdeen, 11 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Marsh Excavation And Landscaping LLC | 56 | 4.2★ (5) | Pinehurst | Sat | — |
| 4 | Buffer Septic & Excavation | 56 | 5.0★ (15) | Pinehurst | Sat | — |
| 5 | Badger Infrastructure Solutions | 55 | 4.0★ (12) | Charlotte, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 6 | BELL RIDGE EXCAVATING LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (5) | Pinehurst | Evenings | — |
| 7 | Carolina Pinewood LLC | 55 | 4.5★ (6) | Pinehurst | — | — |
| 8 | Brooks, Hauling, Grading & Landscaping, LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (28) | Aberdeen, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Frye Clearing & Grading LLC | 54 | 4.6★ (11) | Sanford, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | J.M. Currie & Sons Hauling and Grading LLC. | 54 | 4.9★ (91) | Rockingham, 21 mi away | — | Most reviews |
The 35 best excavating contractors in Pinehurst, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Aberdeen, 11 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pinehurst
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pinehurst
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlotte, 22 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pinehurst
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Pinehurst
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aberdeen, 6 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Sanford, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Rockingham, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 91 Google reviews, the most in Pinehurst.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elon, 4 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#12 Dr dirt llc
Based in Clayton, 22 mi away
53/100CR 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 Sanford, 24 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#14 Mark1 Industries
Based in Sanford, 6 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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.
Based in Asheboro, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Bragg, 22 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 28 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Thomasville, 22 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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.
#20 Wild green
Based in Salisbury, 22 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Sanford, 22 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Sanford, 20 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Sanford, 22 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Pinehurst
50/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Archdale, 22 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 35 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #35, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Flores lawn & landscaping, inc | 49 | 4.8★ (16) | 22 mi |
| 27 | SQ Civil Contractors - Southern Quality Farms | 49 | 5.0★ (6) | In Pinehurst |
| 28 | T&T Tree Service LLC | 49 | 4.6★ (34) | 23 mi |
| 29 | Heavenly Grading & Landscapes | 49 | 5.0★ (3) | 21 mi |
| 30 | ML Excavation Services | 48 | 4.6★ (10) | 23 mi |
| 31 | BYLT Management | 48 | 4.8★ (38) | 22 mi |
| 32 | Carolina Concrete Service | 45 | 5.0★ (6) | 22 mi |
| 33 | Pure Flow Water Management LLC | 45 | 5.0★ (12) | 22 mi |
| 34 | Rocks && Lot’s Land Clearing && Grading LLC | 44 | 5.0★ (3) | 22 mi |
| 35 | Aqua Dry | 40 | 1.0★ (3) | 22 mi |
Also serving Pinehurst
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A Affordable Lawn Care | In Pinehurst | |
| C & L Grading, Inc | In Pinehurst | |
| C&D Land Site Solutions LLC | In Pinehurst | |
| Carolina Pinewood LLC | In Pinehurst | |
| Cole Excavating and Construction, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Pinehurst |
| Dean Custom Remodels, LLC | 5.0★ (4) | In Pinehurst |
| Hickman site solutions | 5.0★ (2) | In Pinehurst |
| Johnson Gutter Cleaning and Construction | 4.9★ (7) | In Pinehurst |
| Keystone Builders, LLC | 5.0★ (3) | In Pinehurst |
| LeClaire Construction | In Pinehurst | |
| Medlin Construction LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Pinehurst |
| Nall Construction Co | 4.0★ (2) | In Pinehurst |
| Patriot Pines, LLC | 5.0★ (4) | In Pinehurst |
| Pine Needle Underbrushing/Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | In Pinehurst |
| Restorations and Renovations | 5.0★ (11) | In Pinehurst |
| Reynolds, Hauling and Grading llc | In Pinehurst | |
| S&S Excavating | In Pinehurst | |
| Shamrock Excavations LLC | In Pinehurst | |
| Skyline Construction SC LLC | In Pinehurst | |
| VangaurdSeal | In Pinehurst |
How we ranked Pinehurst excavating contractors
We scored 35 Pinehurst 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 Pinehurst 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 Pinehurst: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Pinehurst?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Pinehurst, NC is Mokma Grading with a CR Score of 56/100. It has 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 1 PM. Lowland Grading & Excavation (#2) and Marsh Excavation And Landscaping LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 35 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Pinehurst?
ContractorsRanked ranks 35 excavating contractors serving Pinehurst, NC. 7 of them are based in Pinehurst; 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 Pinehurst are open 24/7?
7 ranked excavating contractors in Pinehurst post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Badger Infrastructure Solutions (#5), Dr dirt llc (#12) and Anderson’s Electrical and Plumbing (#18). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Pinehurst work on weekends?
20 of 35 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 11 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Mokma Grading (#1), Lowland Grading & Excavation (#2) and Marsh Excavation And Landscaping LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Pinehurst excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 35 rated excavating contractors in Pinehurst is 4.9★, with a median of 7 reviews. J.M. Currie & Sons Hauling and Grading LLC. has the most, 91 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 Pinehurst count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Pinehurst 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 Pinehurst
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 35 excavating contractors serving Pinehurst.
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