61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Welcome, SC (2026)
86 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Welcome: Iron Lungs Grading and Landscape Construction, CR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 44 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Next Level Tree and Excavation, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 86.
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Most-reviewed: Clean Flo Sewer and Septic, 271 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 86 ranked; ranked #25.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
86 Welcome excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 16 are open 24/7, 46 open Saturdays and 23 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 86 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Welcome at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iron Lungs Grading and Landscape Construction | 61 | 4.8★ (44) | Easley, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Next Level Tree and Excavation | 59 | 5.0★ (102) | Simpsonville, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | KJ Landscaping and Grading LLC | 59 | 4.8★ (25) | Five Forks, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Mcabee's Grading and Clean Up LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (3) | Greer, 2 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Blue Ridge Land Enhancements | 57 | 4.9★ (51) | Taylors, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Skyview Grading and Excavation | 57 | 5.0★ (4) | Easley, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Sanders Land Services | 57 | 5.0★ (11) | Easley, 6 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Nelson Land Management | 56 | 4.9★ (38) | Taylors, 18 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Bailey Grading & Hauling, LLC | 56 | 4.3★ (12) | Easley, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | McCoy Grading LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (5) | Easley, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 86 best excavating contractors in Welcome, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Simpsonville, 14 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 102 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Five Forks, 9 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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, 2 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Taylors, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Easley, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Easley, 6 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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.
Based in Taylors, 18 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Easley, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Easley, 9 mi away
56/100CR 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 Berea, 4 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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.
#12 JSB Grading
Based in Greer, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenville, 4 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anderson, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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.
Based in Anderson, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Simpsonville, 20 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Greenville, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anderson, 22 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greer, 4 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Greer, 22 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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, 20 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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.
Based in Taylors, 3 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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.
Based in Greenville, 3 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rolesville, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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.
Based in Anderson, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 271 Google reviews, the most in Welcome.
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 86 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Welcome
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Earth Works llc | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Conco Site Specialties | 4 mi | |
| ECO-GRIND Land Management, Forestry Mulching & Stump Grinding | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Edwards Construction Co | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Edwards Enterprises LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Ground Zero Trenching LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Hawkins Bobcat & Grading Services | 4 mi | |
| James Julian Grading LLC | 1.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Larry Green Grading Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Level Grading LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| McJunkin Grading, Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| McMurria Grading Company | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| New Ridge Enterprises | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Nitty Gritty Dirt Company | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Reedy River Forestry Mulching and Land Clearing | 5 mi | |
| Smart Septic Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Soil and Aggregate Solutions LLC | 3 mi | |
| Southern Woodchucks LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Superior Property Services | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Tim Julian Grading | 3.5★ (2) | 12 mi |
How we ranked Welcome excavating contractors
We scored 86 Welcome 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 Welcome 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 Welcome: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Welcome?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Welcome, SC is Iron Lungs Grading and Landscape Construction with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.8★ from 44 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Next Level Tree and Excavation (#2) and KJ Landscaping and Grading LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 86 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Welcome?
ContractorsRanked ranks 86 excavating contractors serving Welcome, SC. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Welcome are open 24/7?
16 ranked excavating contractors in Welcome post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Next Level Tree and Excavation (#2), Mcabee's Grading and Clean Up LLC (#4) and Skyview Grading and Excavation (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Welcome work on weekends?
46 of 86 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 23 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Iron Lungs Grading and Landscape Construction (#1), Next Level Tree and Excavation (#2) and KJ Landscaping and Grading LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Welcome excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 86 rated excavating contractors in Welcome is 5.0★, with a median of 9 reviews. Clean Flo Sewer and Septic has the most, 271 reviews, and ranks #25. 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 Welcome count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Welcome 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 Welcome
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 86 excavating contractors serving Welcome.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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