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Best Excavating Contractors in West Raleigh, NC (2026)

82 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

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    Best overall in West Raleigh: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 59/100; 4.8★ from 1,853 Google reviews; open 24/7.

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    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 82.

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    Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 2,873 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 82 ranked; ranked #2.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

82 West Raleigh excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 14 are open 24/7, 44 open Saturdays and 19 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 82 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Raleigh ranking. See Excavating contractors in Raleigh

Top 10 excavating contractors in West Raleigh at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in West Raleigh at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup594.8★ (1,853)Cary, 6 mi away24/7Overall
2Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup594.8★ (2,873)Raleigh, 10 mi away24/7Emergencies, Most reviews
3Carolina Excavation Specialties LLC575.0★ (42)Clayton, 7 mi awaySat—
4Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup574.9★ (2,224)Durham, 20 mi away24/7—
5Betts Excavation565.0★ (9)Wake Forest, 8 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup554.9★ (973)Durham, 20 mi away24/7—
7Land ClearCo555.0★ (19)Cary, 9 mi awaySat—
8Patriot Grading LLC555.0★ (25)Fuquay-Varina, 17 mi awaySat · Sun—
9Kapusnik Grading554.8★ (34)Durham, 12 mi awaySat—
10Kreeger's Earthworks and Stump Grinding545.0★ (78)Fuquay-Varina, 21 mi awaySat · Evenings—

The 82 best excavating contractors in West Raleigh, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  5. #5 Betts Excavation

    Based in Wake Forest, 8 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 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.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–9 PM
    View profile for Betts Excavation(919) 496-1079

  7. #7 Land ClearCo

    Based in Cary, 9 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7:30 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Land ClearCo(984) 224-7995

  8. #8 Patriot Grading LLC

    Based in Fuquay-Varina, 17 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–5 PM
    View profile for Patriot Grading LLC(919) 943-3974

  9. #9 Kapusnik Grading

    Based in Durham, 12 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 34 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Kapusnik Grading(919) 527-9644

  10. #10 Kreeger's Earthworks and Stump Grinding

    Based in Fuquay-Varina, 21 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 78 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–10:30 PM · Sat 8 AM–10 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    52 Clearfield Dr, Angier, NC 27501
    View profile for Kreeger's Earthworks and Stump Grinding(919) 302-6246

  11. #11 Final Grading & Landscaping

    Based in Raleigh, 12 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews
    Address
    1000 Indian Valley Ln, Raleigh, NC 27603
    View profile for Final Grading & Landscaping(919) 801-3661

  15. #15 Fogleman Land Management

    Based in Raleigh, 11 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 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.

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    11724 Pacesferry Dr, Raleigh, NC 27614
    View profile for Fogleman Land Management(919) 931-9402

  16. #16 LHF Excavation and Contracting

    Based in Knightdale, 13 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    6038 King Farm Ln, Knightdale, NC 27545
    View profile for LHF Excavation and Contracting(919) 227-9870

  17. #17 Patriot Excavation LLC

    Based in Fuquay-Varina, 17 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    103 Holly Ranch Ct, Willow Spring, NC 27592
    View profile for Patriot Excavation LLC(919) 884-7177

  18. #18 Betts Excavation

    Based in Wake Forest, 14 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Address
    3650 Rogers Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587
    View profile for Betts Excavation(919) 496-1079

  19. #19 Atlas Land & Hardscape Group

    Based in Apex, 13 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 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.

    • 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6369 Reedybrook Crossing, Apex, NC 27502
    View profile for Atlas Land & Hardscape Group(919) 889-3011

  20. #20 RC Excavation Company

    Based in Raleigh, 6 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 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.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5909 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609
    View profile for RC Excavation Company(919) 694-4093

  21. #21 Earthly Touch LLC

    Based in Rolesville, 3 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 118 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 118 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 7:30 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Earthly Touch LLC(919) 888-7226

  22. #22 Giant Development Inc

    Based in Raleigh, 2 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.6★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    509 Pylon Dr, Raleigh, NC 27606
    View profile for Giant Development Inc(919) 754-1226

  24. #24 Williams Land Clearing, Grading and Timber Logger, LLC

    Based in Raleigh, 7 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–9 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun 1 PM–6 PM
    Address
    5525 Black Maple Dr, Raleigh, NC 27616
    View profile for Williams Land Clearing, Grading and Timber Logger, LLC(919) 369-5958

  25. #25 The Civil Group

    Based in Raleigh, 3 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3509 Haworth Dr #302, Raleigh, NC 27609
    View profile for The Civil Group(919) 341-6444

How we ranked West Raleigh excavating contractors

We scored 82 West Raleigh 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn West Raleigh data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Excavating contractors in West Raleigh: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in West Raleigh?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in West Raleigh, NC is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,853 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Carolina Excavation Specialties LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 82 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in West Raleigh?

ContractorsRanked ranks 82 excavating contractors serving West Raleigh, NC. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which excavating contractors in West Raleigh are open 24/7?

14 ranked excavating contractors in West Raleigh post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in West Raleigh work on weekends?

44 of 82 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 19 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Carolina Excavation Specialties LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do West Raleigh excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 82 rated excavating contractors in West Raleigh is 5.0★, with a median of 14 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 2,873 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 West Raleigh count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the West Raleigh 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 West Raleigh

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 82 excavating contractors serving West Raleigh.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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