63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 180 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Spartanburg, SC (2026)
65 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Spartanburg: Rock Solid Septic•Excavation, CR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 180 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Appstate Grading, LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 65.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 484 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 65 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
65 Spartanburg excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 12 are open 24/7, 29 open Saturdays and 16 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 65 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Spartanburg at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rock Solid Septic•Excavation | 63 | 5.0★ (180) | Spartanburg | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Appstate Grading, LLC | 61 | 4.6★ (20) | Spartanburg | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 61 | 4.7★ (484) | Spartanburg | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Thomas Grading & Landscaping | 58 | 4.0★ (4) | Spartanburg | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | The Burg Bobcat Services | 57 | 5.0★ (6) | Spartanburg | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | CR Construction & Grading | 57 | 4.9★ (31) | Spartanburg | — | — |
| 7 | AHB grading and demolition | 57 | 5.0★ (13) | Spartanburg | Sat | — |
| 8 | Carolina Excavations | 57 | 5.0★ (11) | Boiling Springs, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | HMP Tree LLC | 57 | 4.9★ (50) | Spartanburg | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Trailblazers | 57 | 5.0★ (26) | Spartanburg | — | — |
The 65 best excavating contractors in Spartanburg, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Spartanburg
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Spartanburg
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 484 Google reviews, the most in Spartanburg.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Spartanburg
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Spartanburg
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Spartanburg
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Spartanburg
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Boiling Springs, 12 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#9 HMP Tree LLC
Based in Spartanburg
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 50 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 Trailblazers
Based in Spartanburg
57/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greer, 11 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greer, 9 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#13 Clary Hood, Inc.
Based in Spartanburg
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greer, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Spartanburg
56/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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.
Based in Boiling Springs, 4 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Spartanburg
56/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Spartanburg
55/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Spartanburg
55/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Spartanburg
55/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Spartanburg
55/100CR 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 Five Forks, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greer, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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.
#24 PayDirt Grading
Based in Greer, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Boiling Springs, 4 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 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 65 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Spartanburg
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Concrete Construction | In Spartanburg | |
| Allison’s bobcat services | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Blue Ridge Earth Works llc | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| CCI Construction | 2.5★ (2) | In Spartanburg |
| Edwards Construction Co | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Excel Industrial Contractors LLC | In Spartanburg | |
| Foothills Land Management LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Harrod Basham Grading & Irrigation | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| HV Concretum Concrete Construction | 5.0★ (4) | In Spartanburg |
| Hyatt Grading, LLC | In Spartanburg | |
| IBore LLC | In Spartanburg | |
| Kolb Construction LLC | 5.0★ (12) | In Spartanburg |
| Larry Green Grading Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Level Grading LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| M&A Tree Service | 5.0★ (2) | In Spartanburg |
| McMurria Grading Company | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Smart Septic Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Square One Construction, Llc | In Spartanburg | |
| Tran Corporation | 4.0★ (1) | In Spartanburg |
| Wildcat Logistics & Excavating | In Spartanburg |
How we ranked Spartanburg excavating contractors
We scored 65 Spartanburg 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 Spartanburg 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 Spartanburg: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Spartanburg?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Spartanburg, SC is Rock Solid Septic•Excavation with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 5.0★ from 180 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Appstate Grading, LLC (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 65 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Spartanburg?
ContractorsRanked ranks 65 excavating contractors serving Spartanburg, SC. 21 of them are based in Spartanburg; 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 Spartanburg are open 24/7?
12 ranked excavating contractors in Spartanburg post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Rock Solid Septic•Excavation (#1), Appstate Grading, LLC (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Spartanburg work on weekends?
29 of 65 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 16 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Rock Solid Septic•Excavation (#1), Appstate Grading, LLC (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Spartanburg excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 65 rated excavating contractors in Spartanburg is 5.0★, with a median of 12 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 484 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Spartanburg count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Spartanburg 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 Spartanburg
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 65 excavating contractors serving Spartanburg.
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