59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 524 Google reviews, the most in Spring Lake.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Spring Lake, NC (2026)
39 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Spring Lake: Woods Plumbing Service LLC, CR Score 59/100; 4.8★ from 524 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Elite Tree Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 39.
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Most-reviewed: Elite Tree Service, 158 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 39 ranked after Woods Plumbing Service LLC; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
39 Spring Lake excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 18 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 39 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Fort Bragg ranking. See Excavating contractors in Fort Bragg
Top 10 excavating contractors in Spring Lake at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woods Plumbing Service LLC | 59 | 4.8★ (524) | Fayetteville, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Elite Tree Service | 58 | 5.0★ (158) | Fayetteville, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | COMMANDOS - Clearing & Excavation | 57 | 5.0★ (21) | Spring Lake | — | — |
| 4 | 3B Site Development Inc. | 55 | 5.0★ (7) | Sanford, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | BRR services | 54 | 4.8★ (23) | Fayetteville, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Sanford Concrete Grading & Excavations | 54 | 4.9★ (20) | Sanford, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Temple Grading and Construction Company, Inc. | 53 | 4.4★ (8) | Sanford, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Lowland Grading & Excavation | 53 | 5.0★ (12) | Aberdeen, 19 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Frye Clearing & Grading LLC | 52 | 4.6★ (11) | Sanford, 18 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Highland Paving | 52 | 4.6★ (11) | Fayetteville, 11 mi away | — | — |
The 39 best excavating contractors in Spring Lake, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Fayetteville, 6 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 158 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Spring Lake
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sanford, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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.
#5 BRR services
Based in Fayetteville, 5 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Sanford, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Sanford, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Aberdeen, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Sanford, 18 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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.
#10 Highland Paving
Based in Fayetteville, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fayetteville, 14 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Fayetteville, 23 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Sanford, 14 mi away
51/100CR 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 Fayetteville, 13 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ 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 Asheboro, 16 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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, 14 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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.
Based in Sanford, 25 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pinehurst, 20 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Hope Mills, 15 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#20 PlumbWorX
Based in Fayetteville, 16 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 48 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sanford, 22 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fayetteville, 16 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Burlington, 14 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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, 12 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Fuquay-Varina, 23 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 25 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Spring Lake excavating contractors
We scored 39 Spring Lake 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 Spring Lake 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 Spring Lake: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Spring Lake?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Spring Lake, NC is Woods Plumbing Service LLC with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.8★ from 524 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Elite Tree Service (#2) and COMMANDOS - Clearing & Excavation (#3) follow. We ranked 39 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Spring Lake?
ContractorsRanked ranks 39 excavating contractors serving Spring Lake, NC. 1 of them is based in Spring Lake; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Spring Lake are open 24/7?
7 ranked excavating contractors in Spring Lake post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Woods Plumbing Service LLC (#1), Elite Tree Service (#2) and BRR services (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Spring Lake work on weekends?
18 of 39 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Woods Plumbing Service LLC (#1), Elite Tree Service (#2) and 3B Site Development Inc. (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Spring Lake excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 39 rated excavating contractors in Spring Lake is 4.9★, with a median of 9 reviews. Woods Plumbing Service LLC has the most, 524 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 Spring Lake count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Spring Lake 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 Spring Lake
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 39 excavating contractors serving Spring Lake.
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