57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Cave Spring, VA (2026)
22 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Cave Spring: Brandon's Lawncare LLC, CR Score 57/100; 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 1 PM.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 22.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Services, 146 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 22 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
22 Cave Spring excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 14 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 22 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Cave Spring at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brandon's Lawncare LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (30) | Vinton, 13 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Services | 55 | 4.7★ (146) | Christiansburg, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | King's Hauling & Excavating Inc. | 55 | 4.0★ (11) | Salem, 7 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Waterworks Hot Tubs and Pools | 55 | 4.6★ (145) | Roanoke, 8 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | American Tree Care | 54 | 4.9★ (17) | Cave Spring | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Roanoke Excavating | 54 | 4.9★ (34) | Roanoke, 11 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Tunstall's Excavating | 54 | 5.0★ (5) | Roanoke, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Joe Bandy & Son Inc | 54 | 4.3★ (8) | Roanoke, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Trent's Septic & Outdoors | 53 | 5.0★ (9) | Hollins, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Earles Excavation LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (10) | Christiansburg, 19 mi away | Sat | — |
The 22 best excavating contractors in Cave Spring, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Christiansburg, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 146 Google reviews, the most in Cave Spring.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salem, 7 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Roanoke, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 145 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cave Spring
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 17 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roanoke, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roanoke, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Roanoke, 3 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Hollins, 3 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Christiansburg, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Roanoke, 7 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salem, 6 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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, 23 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Blacksburg, 25 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Roanoke, 17 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Christiansburg, 23 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Blacksburg, 21 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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, 22 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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.
#19 Wel Inc.
Based in Roanoke, 7 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Roanoke, 9 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Christiansburg, 22 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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.
#22 Valley Wide, LLC
Based in Christiansburg, 24 mi away
41/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Cave Spring
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) | 11 mi |
| Anderson Land Maintenance LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Breeze Experts LLC | 5.0★ (10) | In Cave Spring |
| C R Sult Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Contigo Construction Group | In Cave Spring | |
| Copeland Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Epperley Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Grade A Excavating Plus | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Holt Inc. Excavating and Contracting | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Melvin T. Morgan Roofing | 5.0★ (1) | In Cave Spring |
| Mike Atkinson | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Plunkett & Son Excavating, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| R&R Excavation | In Cave Spring | |
| Rebok's Excavating & Grading | In Cave Spring | |
| Rite-Way Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 2 mi |
| Roger Hale Grading & Excavate | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Septic System Services | 4.5★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Stokes Hauling & Grading Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Virginia Land Specialists | In Cave Spring | |
| Woods Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
How we ranked Cave Spring excavating contractors
We scored 22 Cave Spring 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 Cave Spring 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 Cave Spring: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Cave Spring?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Cave Spring, VA is Brandon's Lawncare LLC with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 1 PM. Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Services (#2) and King's Hauling & Excavating Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 22 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Cave Spring?
ContractorsRanked ranks 22 excavating contractors serving Cave Spring, VA. 1 of them is based in Cave Spring; 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 Cave Spring are open 24/7?
5 ranked excavating contractors in Cave Spring post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Services (#2), Tunstall's Excavating (#7) and Trent's Septic & Outdoors (#9). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Cave Spring work on weekends?
14 of 22 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Brandon's Lawncare LLC (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Services (#2) and King's Hauling & Excavating Inc. (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Cave Spring excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 22 rated excavating contractors in Cave Spring is 5.0★, with a median of 11 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 Cave Spring count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Cave Spring 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 Cave Spring
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 22 excavating contractors serving Cave Spring.
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