57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Southern Pines, NC (2026)
19 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Southern Pines: Lowland Grading & Excavation, CR Score 57/100; 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 8 PM.
- 7
Most-reviewed: J.M. Currie & Sons Hauling and Grading LLC., 91 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 19 ranked; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
19 Southern Pines excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 8 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 19 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Southern Pines at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lowland Grading & Excavation | 57 | 5.0★ (12) | Aberdeen, 8 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Buffer Septic & Excavation | 56 | 5.0★ (15) | Pinehurst, 1 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | Marsh Excavation And Landscaping LLC | 55 | 4.2★ (5) | Pinehurst, 4 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Lighthouse Underground Utilities | 55 | 4.4★ (7) | Elon, 1 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Frye Clearing & Grading LLC | 55 | 4.6★ (11) | Sanford, 15 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Brooks, Hauling, Grading & Landscaping, LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (28) | Aberdeen, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | J.M. Currie & Sons Hauling and Grading LLC. | 53 | 4.9★ (91) | Rockingham, 24 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 8 | Sanford Concrete Grading & Excavations | 53 | 4.9★ (20) | Sanford, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Corin Lambeth grading & hauling | 53 | 3.7★ (3) | Asheboro, 8 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | BELL RIDGE EXCAVATING LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (5) | Pinehurst, 9 mi away | Evenings | — |
The 19 best excavating contractors in Southern Pines, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Pinehurst, 1 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pinehurst, 4 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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.
Based in Elon, 1 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sanford, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Aberdeen, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rockingham, 24 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 91 Google reviews, the most in Southern Pines.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sanford, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Asheboro, 8 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Pinehurst, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pinehurst, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#12 Mark1 Industries
Based in Sanford, 8 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sanford, 16 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #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.
Based in Sanford, 22 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Fayetteville, 18 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 34 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Southern Pines
50/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burlington, 16 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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.
Based in Fayetteville, 19 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Pinehurst, 4 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Southern Pines
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Abiligy Company | In Southern Pines | |
| Affordable Septic Tank | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Brian Stafford Grading Co | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Cole Excavating and Construction, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Edi Sons Inc | 4.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| Expert Epoxy of Southern Pines | 5.0★ (15) | In Southern Pines |
| GreenGrade LandWorks | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Hickman site solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Installation Services | In Southern Pines | |
| Johnson Farms & Grading | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Lakehills Development LLC | 3 mi | |
| Mack Maids LLC | 4.8★ (378) | In Southern Pines |
| Mike's Backhoe & Excavation | In Southern Pines | |
| N C Beal & Sons Inc | 4.5★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Nall Construction Co | 4.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Pine Needle Underbrushing/Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Pope’s Construction Services LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Reynolds, Hauling and Grading llc | 4 mi | |
| Sandhills Land Solutions LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Silvertree LLC | In Southern Pines |
How we ranked Southern Pines excavating contractors
We scored 19 Southern Pines 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 Southern Pines 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 Southern Pines: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Southern Pines?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Southern Pines, NC is Lowland Grading & Excavation with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 8 PM. Buffer Septic & Excavation (#2) and Marsh Excavation And Landscaping LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 19 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Southern Pines?
ContractorsRanked ranks 19 excavating contractors serving Southern Pines, NC. 1 of them is based in Southern Pines; 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 Southern Pines work on weekends?
8 of 19 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Lowland Grading & Excavation (#1), Buffer Septic & Excavation (#2) and Marsh Excavation And Landscaping LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Southern Pines excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 19 rated excavating contractors in Southern Pines is 4.9★, with a median of 7 reviews. J.M. Currie & Sons Hauling and Grading LLC. has the most, 91 reviews, and ranks #7. 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 Southern Pines count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Southern Pines 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 Southern Pines
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 19 excavating contractors serving Southern Pines.
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