63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Best Excavating Contractors in Sumter, SC (2026)
9 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Sumter: L&L Enterprises LLC, CR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Most-reviewed: Brunson's Septic Tanks & Lot Clearing LLC, 63 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 9 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
9 Sumter excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 9 rated businesses.
Top 9 excavating contractors in Sumter at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L&L Enterprises LLC | 63 | 5.0★ (10) | Sumter | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Thad's Hauling And Excavating | 57 | 5.0★ (4) | Sumter | Sat | — |
| 3 | Brunson's Septic Tanks & Lot Clearing LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (63) | Sumter | — | Most reviews |
| 4 | Burch's Landscaping & Irrigation Inc. | 56 | 4.9★ (50) | Sumter | — | — |
| 5 | DuBose Outdoor Services LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (22) | Sumter | Sat | — |
| 6 | State Tree Services, Inc | 55 | 4.5★ (59) | Sumter | — | — |
| 7 | Next Level Site Services | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | Sumter | — | — |
| 8 | Peach Orchard Gen Contractor LLC | 53 | 4.9★ (12) | Sumter | Sat | — |
| 9 | LG Dirtbusters LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (9) | Sumter | Sat · Evenings | — |
The 9 best excavating contractors in Sumter, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Sumter
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Sumter
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 63 Google reviews, the most in Sumter.
Based in Sumter
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 50 Google reviews.
Based in Sumter
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews.
Based in Sumter
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 59 Google reviews.
Based in Sumter
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Sumter
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 12 Google reviews.
Based in Sumter
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews.
How we ranked Sumter excavating contractors
We scored 9 Sumter 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 Sumter 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 Sumter: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Sumter?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Sumter, SC is L&L Enterprises LLC with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Thad's Hauling And Excavating (#2) and Brunson's Septic Tanks & Lot Clearing LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 9 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Sumter?
ContractorsRanked ranks 9 excavating contractors serving Sumter, SC. 9 of them are based in Sumter; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Sumter are open 24/7?
1 ranked excavating contractor in Sumter posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is L&L Enterprises LLC (#1). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Sumter work on weekends?
5 of 9 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are L&L Enterprises LLC (#1), Thad's Hauling And Excavating (#2) and DuBose Outdoor Services LLC (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Sumter excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 9 rated excavating contractors in Sumter is 5.0★, with a median of 12 reviews. Brunson's Septic Tanks & Lot Clearing LLC has the most, 63 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 Sumter count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Sumter 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 Sumter
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 9 excavating contractors serving Sumter.
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