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Best Excavating Contractors in Chester, VA (2026)

32 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Chester: Harrison Paving, CR Score 62/100; 4.8★ from 220 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 5 PM.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 32.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services, 606 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 32 ranked; ranked #2.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

32 Chester excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 15 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 32 rated businesses.

Top 10 excavating contractors in Chester at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Chester at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Harrison Paving624.8★ (220)ChesterSatOverall
2Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services584.5★ (606)Richmond, 7 mi away24/7Emergencies, Most reviews
3CD Hall Construction584.8★ (32)Richmond, 5 mi away——
4RW Stump Grinding575.0★ (121)ChesterSat · Sun · Evenings—
5Colonial Landscaping LLC575.0★ (191)Fort Lee, 6 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6RVA Removal545.0★ (145)Glen Allen, 20 mi away24/7—
7H Paving & Asphalt Construction534.6★ (11)Chester24/7—
8Spinner Construction Inc.535.0★ (5)Chester——
9King Construction LLC515.0★ (48)Chester——
10Buchanan Contracting Services, Inc.514.8★ (4)Petersburg, 5 mi away——

The 32 best excavating contractors in Chester, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Ranked #1 in Chester

    #1 Harrison Paving

    Based in Chester

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 220 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 220 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2312 China Cat Terrace, Chester, VA 23831
    View profile for Harrison Paving(804) 706-6163

  3. #3 CD Hall Construction

    Based in Richmond, 5 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews
    Address
    1330 Bellwood Rd, Richmond, VA 23237
    View profile for CD Hall Construction(804) 275-8600

  4. #4 RW Stump Grinding

    Based in Chester

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 121 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 121 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–9 PM
    Address
    2926 Lyndhurst Pl, Chester, VA 23831
    View profile for RW Stump Grinding(804) 991-1234

  6. #6 RVA Removal

    Based in Glen Allen, 20 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 145 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 145 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for RVA Removal(804) 728-8770

  8. #8 Spinner Construction Inc.

    Based in Chester

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 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.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    11716 Malibu St, Chester, VA 23831
    View profile for Spinner Construction Inc.(804) 751-9200

  9. #9 King Construction LLC

    Based in Chester

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7801 Grampian Ct, Chesterfield, VA 23838
    View profile for King Construction LLC(804) 356-8239

  11. #11 D&G Multi Services LLC

    Based in Colonial Heights, 7 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 40 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    111 Highland Ave, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
    View profile for D&G Multi Services LLC(804) 799-8761

  12. #12 Perkinson Construction LLC

    Based in Fort Lee, 13 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.9★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5500 Prince George Dr, Prince George, VA 23875
    View profile for Perkinson Construction LLC(804) 452-3400

  14. #14 Markins Clearing & Grading

    Based in Petersburg, 14 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    7815 Blue Tartan Rd, Petersburg, VA 23803
    View profile for Markins Clearing & Grading(804) 926-3101

  15. #15 MD Operations

    Based in Fort Lee, 11 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for MD Operations(804) 571-0503

  16. #16 Roc Construction LLC

    Based in Mechanicsville, 19 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 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.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–12:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    8380 Richfood Rd, Mechanicsville, VA 23116
    View profile for Roc Construction LLC(804) 615-3699

  18. #18 Dickerson Construction LLC

    Based in Brandermill, 12 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.2★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 2.2★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat 7 AM–4:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    4920 Millridge Pkwy, Midlothian, VA 23112
    View profile for Dickerson Construction LLC(804) 744-7152

  19. #19 FortyTwo Contracting

    Based in Richmond, 11 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    938 E 4th St, Richmond, VA 23224
    View profile for FortyTwo Contracting(804) 822-9944

  21. #21 Godsey & Son Inc

    Based in Richmond, 12 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.6★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 2.6★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2354 Charles City Rd, Richmond, VA 23231
    View profile for Godsey & Son Inc(804) 222-9278

  22. #22 Snappy Services LLC

    Based in Ashland, 24 mi away

    48/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 55 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 55 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    10193 Maple Leaf Ct, Ashland, VA 23005
    View profile for Snappy Services LLC(804) 459-8513

  23. #23 RVA Construction Services

    Based in Petersburg, 9 mi away

    48/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 7 AM–8 PM · Tue–Wed 7 AM–6 PM · Thu–Sat 7:30 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    131 W Bank St, Petersburg, VA 23803
    View profile for RVA Construction Services(804) 504-2050

  24. #24 Abbott Landworks, LLC

    Based in Richmond, 18 mi away

    48/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 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.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Abbott Landworks, LLC(804) 517-2183

  25. #25 Mike's Outdoor Supply

    Based in Fort Lee, 11 mi away

    48/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 56 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 56 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3825 Prince George Dr, Prince George, VA 23875
    View profile for Mike's Outdoor Supply(804) 446-3720

All 32 excavating contractors

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #32, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.

excavating contractors in Chester, ranks 26 to 32
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26M.F.J. INC484.7★ (28)13 mi
27Landscape Science - Landscapers Glen Allen VA475.0★ (66)22 mi
28Roman's Masonry, LLC453.3★ (6)19 mi
29Valandmanagement LLC435.0★ (5)21 mi
30Dwight Snead Landscaping424.9★ (7)25 mi
31A1 Asphalt Paving & Sealing , LLC423.7★ (15)18 mi
32Sargent Corporation405.0★ (4)24 mi

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.

Unranked excavating contractors serving Chester
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
4M Contracting Services Corp9 mi
Ashley Backhoe ServicesIn Chester
Badger Infrastructure Solutions - Chester, VA1.0★ (1)In Chester
Benton's Excavating Contractors Inc4.5★ (2)21 mi
Budget Sealers Inc.12 mi
Chestnut Hill Logging, Lumber and ExcavatingIn Chester
Ellis Construction Inc9 mi
G. L. Pruett Inc.5.0★ (1)24 mi
H W Blankenship & Sons Inc3.0★ (2)12 mi
Hyman Roofing LLC5.0★ (18)In Chester
I Q Construction LLC12 mi
ITAC (Industrial TurnAround Corporation)4.7★ (27)In Chester
Madison Environmental4.8★ (27)In Chester
Newsite Construction5.0★ (1)12 mi
Oakwood Landscapes5.0★ (1)14 mi
Premiere Contracting Solutions llcIn Chester
Reborn home constructionIn Chester
Saiia constructionIn Chester
United Contracting ServicesIn Chester
We LYKE All Jobs LLC5.0★ (1)In Chester

How we ranked Chester excavating contractors

We scored 32 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Chester data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

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, VA is Harrison Paving with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.8★ from 220 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 5 PM. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#2) and CD Hall Construction (#3) follow. We ranked 32 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Chester?

ContractorsRanked ranks 32 excavating contractors serving Chester, VA. 5 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?

5 ranked excavating contractors in Chester post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#2), RVA Removal (#6) and H Paving & Asphalt Construction (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Chester work on weekends?

15 of 32 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Harrison Paving (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#2) and RW Stump Grinding (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Chester excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 32 rated excavating contractors in Chester is 4.8★, with a median of 16 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services has the most, 606 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 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

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 32 excavating contractors serving Chester.

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