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Best Excavating Contractors in Saint Andrews, SC (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Saint Andrews: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 57/100; 4.6★ from 1,091 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 24.

  3. 8

    Most-reviewed: Elite Lawn & Landscape, 271 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 24 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #8.

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

24 Saint Andrews excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 24 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Columbia ranking. See Excavating contractors in Columbia

Top 10 excavating contractors in Saint Andrews at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Saint Andrews at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup574.6★ (1,091)Columbia, 13 mi away24/7Overall
2Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup564.9★ (106)Irmo, 4 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Richardson Construction Co544.1★ (8)Columbia, 4 mi away——
4Grading & Gravel Driveway Co. - Columbia, SC534.8★ (21)Columbia, 7 mi away——
5Eagle Excavating524.1★ (14)Lexington, 11 mi away——
6In The Clear Land Management Services525.0★ (24)Columbia, 2 mi awaySat · Sun—
7Procon Clearing & Grading525.0★ (3)Lexington, 3 mi away24/7—
8Elite Lawn & Landscape514.7★ (271)Columbia, 6 mi away—Most reviews
9Hite Land Management and Hauling INC515.0★ (3)Irmo, 9 mi awaySat · Evenings—
10Professional Lot Clearing & Tree Service505.0★ (8)Columbia, 7 mi away24/7—

The 24 best excavating contractors in Saint Andrews, ranked

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

  3. #3 Richardson Construction Co

    Based in Columbia, 4 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 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.

    • 4.1★ from 8 Google reviews
    Address
    6806 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203
    View profile for Richardson Construction Co(803) 786-9741

  5. #5 Eagle Excavating

    Based in Lexington, 11 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #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.

    • 4.1★ from 14 Google reviews
    Address
    1050 Bonhomme Richard Dr, Lexington, SC 29072
    View profile for Eagle Excavating(803) 356-4222

  7. #7 Procon Clearing & Grading

    Based in Lexington, 3 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    125A Center Dr, Lexington, SC 29072
    View profile for Procon Clearing & Grading(803) 609-4867

  8. #8 Elite Lawn & Landscape

    Based in Columbia, 6 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 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.

    • 4.7★ from 271 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1122 Lady St Suite 1100J, Columbia, SC 29201
    View profile for Elite Lawn & Landscape(803) 814-7834

  11. #11 4Reyes LLC

    Based in Cayce, 17 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 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.

    • 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for 4Reyes LLC(803) 467-0557

  13. #13 Carolina Contracting, Inc.

    Based in Lexington, 7 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 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.

    • 2.8★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3417 Emanuel Church Rd, Lexington, SC 29073
    View profile for Carolina Contracting, Inc.(803) 957-4365

  14. #14 Kenco Grading & Excavating Inc

    Based in Lexington, 12 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 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
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    584 Pleasant View Dr, Lexington, SC 29073
    View profile for Kenco Grading & Excavating Inc(803) 513-8969

  18. #18 PLD Outdoors

    Based in Columbia, 4 mi away

    46/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 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.

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for PLD Outdoors(803) 206-4364

  21. #21 S&T Grading & Excavating Inc.

    Based in Lexington, 13 mi away

    45/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 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.

    • 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    309 Landfill Ln, Lexington, SC 29073
    View profile for S&T Grading & Excavating Inc.(803) 755-2718

  23. #23 RHB Construction

    Based in Cayce, 12 mi away

    44/100CR Score

    Ranked #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.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for RHB Construction(803) 317-4727

  24. #24 DNR Construction, LLC

    Based in Lexington, 10 mi away

    43/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 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.

    • 2.7★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    475 Wildlife Rd, Lexington, SC 29072
    View profile for DNR Construction, LLC(803) 490-0478

How we ranked Saint Andrews excavating contractors

We scored 24 Saint Andrews 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 Saint Andrews 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 Saint Andrews: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Saint Andrews?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Saint Andrews, SC is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 4.6★ from 1,091 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Richardson Construction Co (#3) follow. We ranked 24 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Saint Andrews?

ContractorsRanked ranks 24 excavating contractors serving Saint Andrews, SC. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which excavating contractors in Saint Andrews are open 24/7?

5 ranked excavating contractors in Saint Andrews post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Procon Clearing & Grading (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Saint Andrews work on weekends?

9 of 24 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 In The Clear Land Management Services (#6). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Saint Andrews excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 24 rated excavating contractors in Saint Andrews is 4.9★, with a median of 9 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 Saint Andrews count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Saint Andrews 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 Saint Andrews

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 24 excavating contractors serving Saint Andrews.
  2. November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.

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