61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 441 Google reviews, the most in Winston-Salem.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Winston-Salem, 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 Winston-Salem: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 441 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Triad Tractor Service of NC Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 82.
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Most-reviewed: All Star Plumbing, 348 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 82 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #8.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
82 Winston-Salem excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 13 are open 24/7, 47 open Saturdays and 19 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 82 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Winston-Salem at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 61 | 4.8★ (441) | Winston-Salem | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Triad Tractor Service of NC Inc. | 60 | 5.0★ (40) | Clemmons, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Kyle's Lawn Care | 60 | 4.9★ (60) | Kernersville, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | JS Excavation & Land Management | 59 | 5.0★ (24) | Winston-Salem | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Sell Construction Group | 59 | 5.0★ (4) | Winston-Salem | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Saintsing Skid-Steer Services, LLC. | 58 | 5.0★ (50) | Lexington, 9 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Green Bear Tree Service LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (181) | Kernersville, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | All Star Plumbing | 57 | 4.8★ (348) | High Point, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 9 | Evans Earth Worx LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (18) | Clemmons, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Bennett's Land Management LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (11) | Lexington, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 82 best excavating contractors in Winston-Salem, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Clemmons, 13 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kernersville, 10 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winston-Salem
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winston-Salem
59/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Lexington, 9 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kernersville, 10 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 181 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in High Point, 14 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 348 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clemmons, 13 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 16 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 High Point, 7 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winston-Salem
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 125 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clemmons, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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.
Based in Winston-Salem
56/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 King, 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kernersville, 7 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 King, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Winston-Salem
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winston-Salem
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 26 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Thomasville, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 79 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kernersville, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Clemmons, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clemmons, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kernersville, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Winston-Salem
54/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
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 82 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Winston-Salem
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ATV Construction | In Winston-Salem | |
| Cadillac Enterprise | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Camel City Mulch and Gravel | In Winston-Salem | |
| Combat Junk Removal | 5.0★ (442) | In Winston-Salem |
| DAK Grading, Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Davie Industrial Center | In Winston-Salem | |
| Father & Sons Construction of NC LLC | 5.0★ (7) | In Winston-Salem |
| Ferguson's Construction | In Winston-Salem | |
| Foundry Infrastructure | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Gary O'Dell Grading, Hauling and Septic Work | In Winston-Salem | |
| Hill's Land Management | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Idol Backhoe Services | In Winston-Salem | |
| Jareds PM LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Jones & Jones Construction Llc | 1.0★ (1) | In Winston-Salem |
| Matthews Brothers Grading Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Myers Construction Grading & Hauling | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Nunn & Son Land Management LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Plant It Earth | 1.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Tarheel ground solutions | 5.0★ (2) | In Winston-Salem |
| Winston-Salem Concrete Contractor | In Winston-Salem |
How we ranked Winston-Salem excavating contractors
We scored 82 Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Winston-Salem?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Winston-Salem, NC is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.8★ from 441 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Triad Tractor Service of NC Inc. (#2) and Kyle's Lawn Care (#3) follow. We ranked 82 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Winston-Salem?
ContractorsRanked ranks 82 excavating contractors serving Winston-Salem, NC. 11 of them are based in Winston-Salem; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Winston-Salem are open 24/7?
13 ranked excavating contractors in Winston-Salem post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Triad Tractor Service of NC Inc. (#2) and Sell Construction Group (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Winston-Salem work on weekends?
47 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), Triad Tractor Service of NC Inc. (#2) and Kyle's Lawn Care (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Winston-Salem excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 82 rated excavating contractors in Winston-Salem is 5.0★, with a median of 15 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 441 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 Winston-Salem count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 82 excavating contractors serving Winston-Salem.
- November 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.
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