61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Blacksburg, VA (2026)
21 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Blacksburg: Dig Big LLC, CR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 21.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Services, 146 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 21 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
21 Blacksburg excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 11 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 21 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Blacksburg at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dig Big LLC | 61 | 5.0★ (21) | Blacksburg | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Services | 60 | 4.7★ (146) | Christiansburg, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | King Built Solutions | 57 | 5.0★ (4) | Blacksburg | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Family Landscaping and Lawn Care | 56 | 5.0★ (20) | Blacksburg | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | A Grade Above Excavating | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | Blacksburg | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Earles Excavation LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (10) | Christiansburg, 13 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | C L Draughn Ditching Contractor | 54 | 5.0★ (3) | Christiansburg, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Holbrook Plumbing and Excavating | 54 | 5.0★ (9) | Pulaski, 15 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | King & Sons Excavating | 54 | 4.3★ (7) | Radford, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | J.C. Martin, Inc. | 54 | 4.2★ (5) | Blacksburg | — | — |
The 21 best excavating contractors in Blacksburg, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Christiansburg, 4 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 146 Google reviews, the most in Blacksburg.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Blacksburg
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Blacksburg
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Blacksburg
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Christiansburg, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Christiansburg, 5 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Pulaski, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Radford, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Blacksburg
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Christiansburg, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 42 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Radford, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Salem, 16 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Christiansburg, 7 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#15 H T Bowling Inc
Based in Radford, 11 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hollins, 20 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pulaski, 23 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roanoke, 23 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salem, 17 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Christiansburg, 7 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 23 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#21 Valley Wide, LLC
Based in Christiansburg, 8 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Blacksburg
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alexander & Son Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| C L Draughn Ditching Contractor | In Blacksburg | |
| C R Sult Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Blacksburg |
| Chaffin Custom Homes | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Elmore Topsoil And Light Excavation,LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Epperley Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Blacksburg |
| Grade A Excavating Plus | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Ironwood Land Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Jackson Enterprises | In Blacksburg | |
| Jones and Sons Excavating Inc. | 5 mi | |
| Mike Atkinson | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Montgomery Sanitation | 7 mi | |
| Pro-works Excavation | In Blacksburg | |
| Rite-Way Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Roger Hale Grading & Excavate | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drain, & Water Cleanup Service | In Blacksburg | |
| Siteworks Excavating & Utilities Inc | In Blacksburg | |
| Southwest Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Studebaker Tile & Home Renovation, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Blacksburg |
| Woods Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
How we ranked Blacksburg excavating contractors
We scored 21 Blacksburg 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 Blacksburg 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 Blacksburg: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Blacksburg?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Blacksburg, VA is Dig Big LLC with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Services (#2) and King Built Solutions (#3) follow. We ranked 21 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Blacksburg?
ContractorsRanked ranks 21 excavating contractors serving Blacksburg, VA. 5 of them are based in Blacksburg; 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 Blacksburg are open 24/7?
5 ranked excavating contractors in Blacksburg post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Services (#2), King Built Solutions (#3) and Family Landscaping and Lawn Care (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Blacksburg work on weekends?
11 of 21 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Dig Big LLC (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Services (#2) and King Built Solutions (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Blacksburg excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 21 rated excavating contractors in Blacksburg is 5.0★, with a median of 9 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Services has the most, 146 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 Blacksburg count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Blacksburg 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 Blacksburg
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 21 excavating contractors serving Blacksburg.
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