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Best Excavating Contractors in Rock Hill, SC (2026)

71 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Rock Hill: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 871 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 5

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Palmetto Land Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 71.

  3. 9

    Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 884 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 71 ranked; ranked #9.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

71 Rock Hill excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 12 are open 24/7, 38 open Saturdays and 21 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 71 rated businesses.

Top 10 excavating contractors in Rock Hill at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Rock Hill at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup614.8★ (871)Rock Hill24/7Overall
2Ornery Horse Excavation585.0★ (12)Rock HillSat · Sun—
3Land Management Services,LLC585.0★ (17)Rock HillSat—
4McCrone Excavating LLC575.0★ (18)Rock HillSat—
5Palmetto Land Services575.0★ (62)Rock Hill24/7Emergencies
6Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup574.8★ (638)Charlotte, 15 mi away24/7—
7Apex Site Solutions575.0★ (36)Rock Hill——
8EFR Excavating564.7★ (13)Rock Hill24/7—
9Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup564.8★ (884)Matthews, 22 mi away24/7Most reviews
10Neal's Grading & Land Clearing554.0★ (4)Rock Hill——

The 71 best excavating contractors in Rock Hill, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  2. #2 Ornery Horse Excavation

    Based in Rock Hill

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #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.

    • 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    Address
    5379 Harmony Church Rd, Edgemoor, SC 29712
    View profile for Ornery Horse Excavation(803) 829-9005

  3. #3 Land Management Services,LLC

    Based in Rock Hill

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2346 Dickerson Village Rd, Rock Hill, SC 29730
    View profile for Land Management Services,LLC(803) 517-7436

  4. #4 McCrone Excavating LLC

    Based in Rock Hill

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 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.

    • 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for McCrone Excavating LLC(803) 984-5690

  7. #7 Apex Site Solutions

    Based in Rock Hill

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Apex Site Solutions(803) 325-4473

  8. #8 EFR Excavating

    Based in Rock Hill

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1739 Tom Barber Rd, Rock Hill, SC 29730
    View profile for EFR Excavating(803) 818-8590

  11. #11 Barfield Grading Co Inc

    Based in Fort Mill, 7 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 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.

    • 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews
    Address
    132 Massey St, Fort Mill, SC 29715
    View profile for Barfield Grading Co Inc(803) 547-4354

  13. #13 Wheaton Land Services

    Based in Waxhaw, 14 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    10302 Rutledge Ct, Waxhaw, NC 28173
    View profile for Wheaton Land Services(980) 273-9149

  14. #14 Shaftner LandWorx LLC

    Based in York, 20 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #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.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Shaftner LandWorx LLC(803) 627-4485

  16. #16 Pursley Grading Co

    Based in Clover, 16 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3272 Filbert Hwy, Clover, SC 29710
    View profile for Pursley Grading Co(803) 610-0091

  17. #17 KG LandWorx

    Based in Fort Mill, 8 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 43 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 43 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2104 Fort Mill Pkwy, Fort Mill, SC 29715
    View profile for KG LandWorx(980) 748-5139

  20. #20 E & H Hardscape LLC

    Based in Rock Hill

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Masonry contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–10 PM · Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    1063 Deas St, Rock Hill, SC 29732
    View profile for E & H Hardscape LLC(803) 371-7316

  21. #21 American Grading

    Based in Fort Mill, 7 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 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.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    1517 Harris Rd, Fort Mill, SC 29708
    View profile for American Grading(803) 242-5447

  22. #22 D & H Excavating Inc

    Based in York, 9 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    487 Harper Rd, York, SC 29745
    View profile for D & H Excavating Inc(803) 628-4175

  24. #24 R&R Unlimited

    Based in Gastonia, 17 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 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.

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
    Address
    3454 Ratchford Dr, Gastonia, NC 28056
    View profile for R&R Unlimited(704) 913-4669

  25. #25 Solid Roc Solutions LLC

    Based in Monroe, 24 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2313 New Town Rd, Monroe, NC 28110
    View profile for Solid Roc Solutions LLC(980) 699-6047

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 71 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

excavating contractors in Rock Hill, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Down South Land Enhancement515.0★ (27)10 mi
27Bigfoot Forestry - Rock Hill515.0★ (43)In Rock Hill
28Palmetto Clearing and Demo515.0★ (7)7 mi
29Fischer Earthworks515.0★ (5)24 mi
30Stone Pro Grading, LLC515.0★ (10)22 mi
31Cornerstone Excavation Group515.0★ (20)20 mi
32RHE Construction & Excavating515.0★ (3)21 mi
33T & L Grading & Hauling514.3★ (16)23 mi
34Prestige Land & Site Works, LLC514.3★ (18)16 mi
35Powell Concrete Hardscape and Landscaping, LLC504.9★ (52)11 mi
36Rogers Grading Inc503.9★ (14)In Rock Hill
37Wheaton Equipment Rental504.9★ (108)18 mi
38Charlotte Stump & Land Co.505.0★ (5)23 mi
39Tree Masters494.8★ (26)22 mi
40UL Excavating and Grading494.7★ (12)22 mi
41Sandifer Well & Septic Service, LLC495.0★ (7)8 mi
42Carolina Terrain495.0★ (125)18 mi
43Sierra tree care & outdoor services llc495.0★ (42)24 mi
44Big Visions494.5★ (49)20 mi
45Hoopaugh Grading Company494.4★ (56)15 mi
46Hammond Construction Co493.7★ (3)22 mi
47Elite Site Service LLC495.0★ (3)23 mi
48Thompson's Grading, LLC484.3★ (3)16 mi
49DERT DIGGERS LLC485.0★ (3)24 mi
50Jl Ventura Lawn Care Land Clearing and Grading LLC485.0★ (8)17 mi

Also serving Rock Hill

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.

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Rampro ConstructionIn Rock Hill
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Rock Solid ServicesIn Rock Hill
Rogers Grading Inc1.0★ (1)In Rock Hill
SOUTHWOOD INTERNATIONALIn Rock Hill
Sutton Construction Inc5.0★ (1)In Rock Hill
Thoroughbred Construction5.0★ (4)In Rock Hill
XCell Grading and Waterproofing, LLC3.0★ (2)In Rock Hill
Zone 1 Utility Services, LlcIn Rock Hill

How we ranked Rock Hill excavating contractors

We scored 71 Rock Hill 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Rock Hill data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Excavating contractors in Rock Hill: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Rock Hill?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Rock Hill, SC is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.8★ from 871 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Ornery Horse Excavation (#2) and Land Management Services,LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 71 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Rock Hill?

ContractorsRanked ranks 71 excavating contractors serving Rock Hill, SC. 13 of them are based in Rock Hill; 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 Rock Hill are open 24/7?

12 ranked excavating contractors in Rock Hill post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Palmetto Land Services (#5) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Rock Hill work on weekends?

38 of 71 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 21 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Ornery Horse Excavation (#2) and Land Management Services,LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Rock Hill excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 71 rated excavating contractors in Rock Hill is 5.0★, with a median of 12 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 884 reviews, and ranks #9. 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 Rock Hill count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Rock Hill 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 Rock Hill

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 71 excavating contractors serving Rock Hill.

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