59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 288 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Salisbury, NC (2026)
83 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Salisbury: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 59/100; 4.8★ from 288 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Pope's Quality Grading & Hauling, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 83.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 940 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 83 ranked; ranked #11.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
83 Salisbury excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 19 are open 24/7, 54 open Saturdays and 26 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 83 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Salisbury at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.8★ (288) | Salisbury | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Pope's Quality Grading & Hauling | 59 | 5.0★ (75) | Mooresville, 20 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Ridenhour Dirt Works | 59 | 5.0★ (12) | Salisbury | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Triad Tractor Service of NC Inc. | 57 | 5.0★ (40) | Clemmons, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Overland Grading & Sitework, LLC | 57 | 4.4★ (24) | Salisbury | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Clearwater Lake & Pond | 57 | 5.0★ (47) | Lewisville, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Dynasty Dirtwork | 57 | 5.0★ (16) | Statesville, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.9★ (520) | Concord, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Jenkins All Terrain Stump Grinding & Excavation | 56 | 5.0★ (28) | Kannapolis, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Rowan Site Solutions | 56 | 5.0★ (6) | Salisbury | Sat | — |
The 83 best excavating contractors in Salisbury, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Mooresville, 20 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salisbury
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Clemmons, 22 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salisbury
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lewisville, 3 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Statesville, 16 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 Concord, 19 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 520 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kannapolis, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salisbury
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Mooresville, 23 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 940 Google reviews, the most in Salisbury.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salisbury
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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.
Based in Charlotte, 5 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clemmons, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salisbury
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#16 M2Earthworks LLC
Based in Albemarle, 19 mi away
55/100CR 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.
#17 Wild green
Based in Salisbury
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Concord, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clemmons, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clemmons, 22 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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.
Based in Kannapolis, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Norman of Catawba, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Statesville, 4 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Lexington, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
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 83 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Salisbury
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 |
|---|---|---|
| BHS Construction LLC | In Salisbury | |
| Blankenship Grading & Utilities Inc | In Salisbury | |
| Bob's Backhoe & Bobcat Service | 5.0★ (1) | In Salisbury |
| Cline's Landscaping Inc. | 1.5★ (2) | 11 mi |
| CMB Grading and Land Clearing | In Salisbury | |
| Concrete Salisbury | 5.0★ (2) | In Salisbury |
| Dave's Grading & Hauling | 3.0★ (2) | In Salisbury |
| Denterra Construction & Landcaping | 5.0★ (1) | In Salisbury |
| Dirtworks of the Carolinas | 4.5★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Eckard's Grading and Hauling Inc | 4.5★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Gene Stoner Grading & Hauling | 5.0★ (1) | In Salisbury |
| High Rock Hauling and Grading LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Salisbury |
| LG.Construction CB | 3.0★ (1) | In Salisbury |
| Mid Carolina Construction Services LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Salisbury |
| Palmetto Bath of East Charlotte | In Salisbury | |
| Robert Stamey Grading | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Sunbelt Rentals | 4.9★ (45) | In Salisbury |
| Terra Grading LLC | In Salisbury | |
| Tucker Land Development | 5.0★ (1) | In Salisbury |
| Universal Development | 3.0★ (2) | In Salisbury |
How we ranked Salisbury excavating contractors
We scored 83 Salisbury 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 Salisbury 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 Salisbury: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Salisbury?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Salisbury, NC is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.8★ from 288 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Pope's Quality Grading & Hauling (#2) and Ridenhour Dirt Works (#3) follow. We ranked 83 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Salisbury?
ContractorsRanked ranks 83 excavating contractors serving Salisbury, NC. 9 of them are based in Salisbury; 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 Salisbury are open 24/7?
19 ranked excavating contractors in Salisbury post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Pope's Quality Grading & Hauling (#2) and Triad Tractor Service of NC Inc. (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Salisbury work on weekends?
54 of 83 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 26 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Pope's Quality Grading & Hauling (#2) and Ridenhour Dirt Works (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Salisbury excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 83 rated excavating contractors in Salisbury is 5.0★, with a median of 14 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 940 reviews, and ranks #11. 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 Salisbury count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Salisbury 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 Salisbury
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 83 excavating contractors serving Salisbury.
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