61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,222 Google reviews, the most in Piney Green.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Piney Green, NC (2026)
17 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Piney Green: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 61/100; 4.9★ from 1,222 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Drop Zone Tree Service and Landscaping LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 17.
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Most-reviewed: Drop Zone Tree Service and Landscaping LLC, 207 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 17 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
17 Piney Green excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 17 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Piney Green at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 61 | 4.9★ (1,222) | Jacksonville, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | WR Land Services LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (123) | Havelock, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Drop Zone Tree Service and Landscaping LLC | 57 | 4.9★ (207) | Jacksonville, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 4 | Badger Tree Service | 55 | 5.0★ (183) | Half Moon, 4 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | W R Willis Trucking & Construction | 55 | 4.0★ (8) | Jacksonville, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Dirty 'Diger & Son | 54 | 3.7★ (3) | Jacksonville, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Eastern Excavating Inc | 54 | 5.0★ (3) | Jacksonville, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | M & W Land Improvement | 53 | 4.7★ (15) | Jacksonville, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | J&J Earthworks | 52 | 3.4★ (10) | Jacksonville, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | T. Lanier, Inc. | 51 | 5.0★ (7) | Jacksonville, 15 mi away | — | — |
The 17 best excavating contractors in Piney Green, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Havelock, 13 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 123 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville, 7 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 207 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Half Moon, 4 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 183 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville, 5 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ 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 Jacksonville, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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, 4 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Jacksonville, 7 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#10 T. Lanier, Inc.
Based in Jacksonville, 15 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Jacksonville, 5 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville, 22 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#13 C H Lawn Care
Based in Jacksonville, 10 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 55 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville, 13 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#15 JNC Pro Services
Based in Deltona, 20 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#16 PRI Industries
Based in Jacksonville, 9 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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.
Based in Jacksonville, 18 mi away
42/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Piney Green
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 |
|---|---|---|
| "ON THE GROUND CONCRETE" | In Piney Green | |
| Carolina Coastal Builds | 5.0★ (6) | In Piney Green |
| Cleanouts R US LLC | 5.0★ (95) | In Piney Green |
| Cornerstone R&R llc | In Piney Green | |
| Cruz Mini Excavation & Land Clearing | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Cyprus construction | In Piney Green | |
| Dew Boyz Landscaping | 5.0★ (6) | In Piney Green |
| Drywall Superiors | In Piney Green | |
| Ellis Elite Plumbing & Drains, LLC | 5.0★ (31) | In Piney Green |
| Greg's Dumpster Rentals and Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Heidelberg Materials | In Piney Green | |
| Home Restore | 5.0★ (2) | In Piney Green |
| Hughes construction & development LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Piney Green |
| Iron Sharpens Iron Restoration | In Piney Green | |
| Kevlar Construction LLC | In Piney Green | |
| Platinum Construction | In Piney Green | |
| Professional Locating Services Inc | 3.5★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Queen Foundation Repair | 5.0★ (6) | In Piney Green |
| Sawfish Custom Construction | In Piney Green | |
| Tri County Land Management LLC | In Piney Green |
How we ranked Piney Green excavating contractors
We scored 17 Piney Green 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 Piney Green 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 Piney Green: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Piney Green?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Piney Green, NC is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.9★ from 1,222 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. WR Land Services LLC (#2) and Drop Zone Tree Service and Landscaping LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 17 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Piney Green?
ContractorsRanked ranks 17 excavating contractors serving Piney Green, NC. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Piney Green are open 24/7?
2 ranked excavating contractors in Piney Green post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1) and Drop Zone Tree Service and Landscaping LLC (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Piney Green work on weekends?
6 of 17 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), WR Land Services LLC (#2) and Drop Zone Tree Service and Landscaping LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Piney Green excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 17 rated excavating contractors in Piney Green is 4.9★, with a median of 9 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,222 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 Piney Green count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Piney Green 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 Piney Green
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 17 excavating contractors serving Piney Green.
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