60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Chester, PA (2026)
121 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Chester: DND Dumping, CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Crush Point Demolition, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 121.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 3,739 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 121 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
121 Chester excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 41 are open 24/7, 79 open Saturdays and 57 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 121 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Chester at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DND Dumping | 60 | 5.0★ (45) | Chester | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Crush Point Demolition | 58 | 5.0★ (52) | Philadelphia, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Chadds Ford Land and Grounds LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (47) | Glenolden, 5 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Mini Backhoe Services | 57 | 5.0★ (75) | Oreland, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (3,739) | Philadelphia, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (871) | Wilmington, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (373) | Media, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (888) | Philadelphia, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.7★ (1,268) | Camden, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Hargrave Contractors, LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (75) | Glassboro, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 121 best excavating contractors in Chester, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Philadelphia, 17 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Glenolden, 5 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oreland, 21 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Philadelphia, 17 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,739 Google reviews, the most in Chester.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 9 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 871 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Media, 5 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 373 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Philadelphia, 11 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 888 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Camden, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 1,268 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Glassboro, 3 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 75 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norristown, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,182 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Runnemede, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 1,046 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Coatesville, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chester
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 44 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Chester, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 434 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Collingswood, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 471 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newark, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,956 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#18 Scavo Solutions
Based in Brookhaven, 3 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#19 Pa Tank
Based in Ardmore, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 97 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carneys Point, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pennsauken, 16 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 422 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Glassboro, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 531 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Woodbury, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Camden, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 244 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clifton Heights, 7 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability 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 121 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Chester
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Clean Out, Inc | 5.0★ (8) | In Chester |
| Advanced Drains And Underground Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| All Construction SVS LLC | In Chester | |
| Ascend Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Chester |
| Badger Infrastructure Solutions - Philadelphia, PA | 3.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| BMK Concrete and Masonry Contractors | 5.0★ (1) | In Chester |
| Carlucci Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Chester |
| Chester County Masonry Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Cochran's Excavating & Mechanical Contracting | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Delco Demolition & Excavation | In Chester | |
| Dk Construction Services Llc | In Chester | |
| JJ WHITE IN CHESTER PA. | In Chester | |
| Kapelski Interior | In Chester | |
| Lopez Concrete and Construction | 3.3★ (4) | In Chester |
| Mooney Masonry & Construction | 5.0★ (22) | In Chester |
| Moore Brothers Construction | In Chester | |
| Quick Dig | In Chester | |
| Russo Plumbing Contractors Llc | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Tema landscaping& construction | In Chester | |
| US Supply Company | 4.6★ (27) | In Chester |
How we ranked Chester excavating contractors
We scored 121 Chester 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 Chester 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 Chester: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Chester?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Chester, PA is DND Dumping with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Crush Point Demolition (#2) and Chadds Ford Land and Grounds LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 121 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Chester?
ContractorsRanked ranks 121 excavating contractors serving Chester, PA. 3 of them are based in Chester; 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 Chester are open 24/7?
41 ranked excavating contractors in Chester post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Crush Point Demolition (#2), Mini Backhoe Services (#4) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Chester work on weekends?
79 of 121 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 57 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are DND Dumping (#1), Crush Point Demolition (#2) and Chadds Ford Land and Grounds LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Chester excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 121 rated excavating contractors in Chester is 4.8★, with a median of 17 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 3,739 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Chester count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Chester 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 Chester
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 121 excavating contractors serving Chester.
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