55/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 484 Google reviews, the most in Union.
Best Excavating Contractors in Union, SC (2026)
15 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Union: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 55/100; 4.7★ from 484 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 15.
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Most-reviewed: Steadfast Landworks LLC, 42 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 15 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #9.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
15 Union excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 15 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Union at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.7★ (484) | Spartanburg, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Appstate Grading, LLC | 55 | 4.6★ (20) | Spartanburg, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | 29:11 Construction | 55 | 5.0★ (9) | Union | Evenings | — |
| 4 | Ivey Septic Service | 54 | 5.0★ (12) | Union | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | CR Construction & Grading | 54 | 4.9★ (31) | Spartanburg, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Thomas Grading & Landscaping | 52 | 4.0★ (4) | Spartanburg, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Wilco Construction LLC | 51 | 3.8★ (12) | Spartanburg, 18 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | PAR Grading & Hauling Inc | 50 | 4.6★ (15) | Spartanburg, 19 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Steadfast Landworks LLC | 49 | 4.8★ (42) | Boiling Springs, 16 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 10 | Robinson's Bobcat Service, LLC | 49 | 5.0★ (10) | Spartanburg, 22 mi away | — | — |
The 15 best excavating contractors in Union, 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 Spartanburg, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Union
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Union
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Spartanburg, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Spartanburg, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Spartanburg, 18 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Spartanburg, 19 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Boiling Springs, 16 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 42 Google reviews.
Based in Spartanburg, 22 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Laurens, 20 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Spartanburg, 20 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based in Spartanburg, 20 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 30 Google reviews.
Based in Spartanburg, 23 mi away
42/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based in York, 23 mi away
40/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Also serving Union
18 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Allison’s bobcat services | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Boulware Plumbing & Construction | 4.5★ (2) | In Union |
| Brian's Excavating & Tree Services LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Brian's Excavating and Land Clearing Services | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| CR Construction & Grading LLC | 20 mi | |
| DOMINION EARTHWORKS LLC | 11 mi | |
| Foothills Land Management LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Gregory Land Clearing & Grading | 5.0★ (2) | In Union |
| Harrod Basham Grading & Irrigation | 5.0★ (1) | In Union |
| Hyatt Grading, LLC | 19 mi | |
| Johnson Excavating, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Lisenby Grading & Hauling | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| M&A Tree Service | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Mac's Grading Inc | 23 mi | |
| Open Door Construction | 21 mi | |
| QC Earthworks | 24 mi | |
| Wildcat Logistics & Excavating | 16 mi | |
| WRK Land Management | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
How we ranked Union excavating contractors
We scored 15 Union 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 Union 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 Union: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Union?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Union, SC is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 55/100. It has 4.7★ from 484 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Appstate Grading, LLC (#2) and 29:11 Construction (#3) follow. We ranked 15 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Union?
ContractorsRanked ranks 15 excavating contractors serving Union, SC. 2 of them are based in Union; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 18 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Union are open 24/7?
5 ranked excavating contractors in Union post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Appstate Grading, LLC (#2) and Ivey Septic Service (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Union work on weekends?
8 of 15 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Appstate Grading, LLC (#2) and Ivey Septic Service (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Union excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 15 rated excavating contractors in Union is 4.8★, with a median of 12 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 484 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 Union count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Union 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 Union
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 15 excavating contractors serving Union.
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