64/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best Demolition Contractors in Forest, VA (2026)
8 demolition contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Forest: Shephaul Junk Removal, CR Score 64/100; 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): 7-Hills Haul-Away & Junk Removal, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 8.
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Most-reviewed: 7-Hills Haul-Away & Junk Removal, 224 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 8 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
8 Forest demolition contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 8 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Demolition contractors in Lynchburg ranking. See Demolition contractors in Lynchburg
Top 8 demolition contractors in Forest at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shephaul Junk Removal | 64 | 5.0★ (37) | Forest | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | 7-Hills Haul-Away & Junk Removal | 62 | 4.9★ (224) | Forest | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Merit Restorations | 57 | 5.0★ (59) | Lynchburg, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | LMT Hauling & Excavating LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (8) | Lynchburg, 8 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | JP Excavating & Construction LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (11) | Roanoke, 24 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Shiloh Land Management LLC | 51 | 4.9★ (27) | Bedford, 11 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | C & B Contracting Specialist, LLC | 50 | 5.0★ (4) | Forest | Sat | — |
| 8 | James Jones & Associates | 48 | 4.9★ (8) | Bedford, 12 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
The 8 best demolition contractors in Forest, 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 Forest
62/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 224 Google reviews, the most in Forest.
- 4.9★ from 224 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Lynchburg, 7 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3135 Carroll Ave Unit G, Lynchburg, VA 24501
Based in Lynchburg, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
Based in Roanoke, 24 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
Based in Bedford, 11 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews.
- 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 6 AM–5 PM · Sat 6 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 3096 Forest Rd, Bedford, VA 24523
Based in Forest
50/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 7 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 37 Johnnys Ln, Evington, VA 24550
Based in Bedford, 12 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 1401 Park St, Bedford, VA 24523
How we ranked Forest demolition contractors
We scored 8 Forest demolition 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 October 22, 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 Forest 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 |
Demolition contractors in Forest: frequently asked questions
Who is the best demolition contractor in Forest?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked demolition contractor in Forest, VA is Shephaul Junk Removal with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. 7-Hills Haul-Away & Junk Removal (#2) and Merit Restorations (#3) follow. We ranked 8 demolition contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many demolition contractors are there in Forest?
ContractorsRanked ranks 8 demolition contractors serving Forest, VA. 3 of them are based in Forest; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which demolition contractors in Forest are open 24/7?
3 ranked demolition contractors in Forest post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Shephaul Junk Removal (#1), 7-Hills Haul-Away & Junk Removal (#2) and Merit Restorations (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which demolition contractors in Forest work on weekends?
8 of 8 ranked demolition contractors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Shephaul Junk Removal (#1), 7-Hills Haul-Away & Junk Removal (#2) and Merit Restorations (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Forest demolition contractors have?
The median Google rating among 8 rated demolition contractors in Forest is 5.0★, with a median of 19 reviews. 7-Hills Haul-Away & Junk Removal has the most, 224 reviews, and ranks #2. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does ContractorsRanked rank demolition contractors?
Each demolition 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 demolition contractors outside Forest count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Forest city center, our service radius for demolition 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 demolition 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 Forest
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 8 demolition contractors serving Forest.
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