63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, the most in Charleston.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Charleston, WV (2026)
14 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Charleston: S & K Excavating, CR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Hancock Excavating LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 14.
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Most-reviewed: Adkins Plumbing & Contracting LLC, 29 Google reviews at 3.5★, the most of 14 ranked after S & K Excavating; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
14 Charleston excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 14 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Charleston at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | S & K Excavating | 63 | 5.0★ (33) | South Charleston, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Hancock Excavating LLC | 59 | 4.5★ (4) | Charleston | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Asbury Outdoor Services | 59 | 5.0★ (5) | Charleston | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Patriot Plumbing | 59 | 5.0★ (9) | South Charleston, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Jimmy Dunn Excavating | 59 | 4.4★ (8) | Charleston | — | — |
| 6 | Dirt Shifters | 58 | 5.0★ (26) | Cross Lanes, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Adkins Plumbing & Contracting LLC | 57 | 3.5★ (29) | Charleston | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 8 | TAG Construction LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (9) | Cross Lanes, 10 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Kanawha Valley Utility Services | 54 | 4.9★ (7) | South Charleston, 15 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Green Valley Lawn & Tree Service | 54 | 5.0★ (10) | Nitro, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 14 best excavating contractors in Charleston, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Charleston
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charleston
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 South Charleston, 4 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Charleston
59/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Cross Lanes, 9 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charleston
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.5★ from 29 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cross Lanes, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Charleston, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nitro, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#11 MAC Group
Based in Charleston
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Charleston, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cross Lanes, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ 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 Nitro, 13 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Charleston
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Acculevel | 4.9★ (19) | In Charleston |
| BBI Construction & Interior | In Charleston | |
| Bob's Dumptruck & Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | In Charleston |
| Dickenson Excavating | 11 mi | |
| Donald Lambert Stone contracting | 5.0★ (2) | In Charleston |
| Earthbound Excavating and Construction | In Charleston | |
| Electric 102 | 4.0★ (3) | In Charleston |
| G & S Construction Services | In Charleston | |
| Grishaber Excavation LLC | In Charleston | |
| Hodge Roofing Services | 3.8★ (12) | In Charleston |
| Jones Excavating Co Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Charleston |
| Jones Excavation of Charleston Inc | 4.0★ (2) | In Charleston |
| KA Excavation LLC | 1 mi | |
| L&T Technical Services, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Charleston |
| Lett Building and Excavating - Bathroom Remodelers, Residential Excavation Companies in Poca, WV | 13 mi | |
| RE Land Development LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Charleston |
| RSD Construction | In Charleston | |
| SealMaster | 5.0★ (3) | In Charleston |
| Southern WV Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Summit Heritage Holdings | 5.0★ (1) | 1 mi |
How we ranked Charleston excavating contractors
We scored 14 Charleston 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 Charleston 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 Charleston: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Charleston?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Charleston, WV is S & K Excavating with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Hancock Excavating LLC (#2) and Asbury Outdoor Services (#3) follow. We ranked 14 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Charleston?
ContractorsRanked ranks 14 excavating contractors serving Charleston, WV. 5 of them are based in Charleston; 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 Charleston are open 24/7?
5 ranked excavating contractors in Charleston post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Hancock Excavating LLC (#2), Dirt Shifters (#6) and Adkins Plumbing & Contracting LLC (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Charleston work on weekends?
9 of 14 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are S & K Excavating (#1), Hancock Excavating LLC (#2) and Asbury Outdoor Services (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Charleston excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 14 rated excavating contractors in Charleston is 5.0★, with a median of 9 reviews. S & K Excavating has the most, 33 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 Charleston count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Charleston 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 Charleston
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 14 excavating contractors serving Charleston.
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