59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 274 Google reviews, the most in Socastee.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Socastee, SC (2026)
23 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Socastee: C&C Junk Removal & Transport, CR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 274 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Avant Land Co, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 23.
- 10
Most-reviewed: Pools & Palms, 100 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 23 ranked after C&C Junk Removal & Transport; ranked #10.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
23 Socastee excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 23 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Socastee at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C&C Junk Removal & Transport | 59 | 5.0★ (274) | Red Hill, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Avant Land Co | 58 | 5.0★ (20) | Red Hill, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Category 5 Land Management | 57 | 5.0★ (22) | North Myrtle Beach, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | D & S Sitework Inc | 55 | 4.4★ (21) | Myrtle Beach, 2 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Centech Excavation LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (18) | Conway, 18 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | C L Benton & Sons Inc | 54 | 4.2★ (23) | Myrtle Beach, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | A.R Lane Excavating and Site Work | 53 | 4.7★ (3) | Conway, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Carolina Digz | 53 | 5.0★ (14) | Little River, 20 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | EGM Earthworks | 52 | 5.0★ (6) | Conway, 16 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Pools & Palms | 52 | 4.6★ (100) | Myrtle Beach, 5 mi away | — | Most reviews |
The 23 best excavating contractors in Socastee, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Red Hill, 10 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Myrtle Beach, 23 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Myrtle Beach, 2 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Conway, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Myrtle Beach, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Conway, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Little River, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Conway, 16 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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.
#10 Pools & Palms
Based in Myrtle Beach, 5 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 100 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Myrtle Beach, 18 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Conway, 12 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Conway, 14 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Myrtle Beach, 19 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Little River, 23 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Myrtle Beach, 3 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Conway, 17 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#18 ACR Services LLC
Based in Myrtle Beach, 23 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Conway, 12 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Denton, 9 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pressure washing service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Conway, 7 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Myrtle Beach, 20 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 32 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Conway, 20 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Socastee
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 |
|---|---|---|
| B&D Demolition and Excavation | 7 mi | |
| Bloom Construction, LLC, DBA JM Bloom Construction, LLC | In Socastee | |
| Carolina Hauling & Grading LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Coastal Crete Engraving | In Socastee | |
| Coastal Peak Exteriors | 5.0★ (20) | In Socastee |
| D&W Sitework, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Ez Coastal Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Socastee |
| Furlough custom construction | In Socastee | |
| KT's Property Services LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| LS CONSTRUCTION | In Socastee | |
| MightyFine Construction LLC | In Socastee | |
| Noah Green Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Paradise Property Consulting LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| SFL Solutions LLC- Concrete,Land Clearing and Grading | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Southern Breeze Development | 1.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| Stars and Stripes Services | 5.0★ (20) | In Socastee |
| Super Construction Services | In Socastee | |
| Total Property Services | In Socastee | |
| Wade-Lott Siteworks Inc | 4.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| White Ox LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
How we ranked Socastee excavating contractors
We scored 23 Socastee 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 Socastee 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 Socastee: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Socastee?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Socastee, SC is C&C Junk Removal & Transport with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 5.0★ from 274 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Avant Land Co (#2) and Category 5 Land Management (#3) follow. We ranked 23 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Socastee?
ContractorsRanked ranks 23 excavating contractors serving Socastee, SC. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Socastee are open 24/7?
4 ranked excavating contractors in Socastee post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Avant Land Co (#2), Category 5 Land Management (#3) and A.R Lane Excavating and Site Work (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Socastee work on weekends?
9 of 23 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are C&C Junk Removal & Transport (#1), Avant Land Co (#2) and Category 5 Land Management (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Socastee excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 23 rated excavating contractors in Socastee is 5.0★, with a median of 14 reviews. C&C Junk Removal & Transport has the most, 274 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 Socastee count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Socastee 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 Socastee
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 23 excavating contractors serving Socastee.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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