61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 844 Google reviews, the most in Danville.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Danville, VA (2026)
20 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Danville: Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Services, CR Score 61/100; 4.7★ from 844 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 6
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): K&C Land Management LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 20.
- 12
Most-reviewed: Hogan's Well Repair, 36 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 20 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Services; ranked #12.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
20 Danville excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 13 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 20 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Danville at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Services | 61 | 4.7★ (844) | Danville | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | WLR Outdoor Services LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (19) | Danville | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | White's Construction Co | 56 | 4.2★ (6) | Danville | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Sellers Brothers Inc | 55 | 4.5★ (24) | Danville | — | — |
| 5 | SM Excavations & Hauling LLC | 54 | 4.0★ (4) | Danville | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | K&C Land Management LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (6) | Danville | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 7 | The Finest Earthworks | 52 | 5.0★ (5) | Burlington, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Fisher Hauling And Grading | 51 | 5.0★ (9) | Eden, 24 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Optima Transport and Construction LLC | 51 | 5.0★ (4) | Burlington, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Collins Trenching & Excavation | 51 | 4.7★ (14) | Reidsville, 23 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
The 20 best excavating contractors in Danville, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Danville
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Danville
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Danville
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Danville
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Danville
52/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burlington, 19 mi away
52/100CR 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 Eden, 24 mi away
51/100CR 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 Burlington, 19 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Reidsville, 23 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eden, 23 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Eden, 19 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eden, 17 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Eden, 23 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Danville
48/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Junk removal service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Danville
48/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Danville
48/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Reidsville, 21 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Reidsville, 24 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Reidsville, 20 mi away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Danville
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Adkins Excavating Inc | 2.0★ (1) | In Danville |
| Branscome | 4.7★ (3) | In Danville |
| Burdette's Clearing & Land Improvements | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Burnett's Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Danville |
| C&S Excavation | 4.5★ (2) | In Danville |
| Cenvar Roofing - Danville | In Danville | |
| Cetta Siteworks | In Danville | |
| CipherOx HVAC Repair Danville | In Danville | |
| Danville Insulation | In Danville | |
| Davidson Excavating & Grading | 3.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| EASTERN LAND CLEARING AND EXCAVATION LLC | In Danville | |
| Efficient Construction & Waterproofing | 5.0★ (3) | In Danville |
| Evelyn Baysden Trucking & Construction, Inc. WBE, DBE | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Gradexx Corporation | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Harvey & Son's Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Danville |
| Longevity Solutions Va LLC | In Danville | |
| Marshall Construction Co | 5.0★ (1) | In Danville |
| Poteat Construction Inc. | In Danville | |
| Team Woods | In Danville | |
| Tony Wilson General Contractor | In Danville |
How we ranked Danville excavating contractors
We scored 20 Danville 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 Danville 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 Danville: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Danville?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Danville, VA is Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Services with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.7★ from 844 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. WLR Outdoor Services LLC (#2) and White's Construction Co (#3) follow. We ranked 20 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Danville?
ContractorsRanked ranks 20 excavating contractors serving Danville, VA. 9 of them are based in Danville; 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 Danville are open 24/7?
3 ranked excavating contractors in Danville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Services (#1), K&C Land Management LLC (#6) and Shiloh Excavations and Hauling LLC (#11). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Danville work on weekends?
13 of 20 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Services (#1), WLR Outdoor Services LLC (#2) and White's Construction Co (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Danville excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 20 rated excavating contractors in Danville is 5.0★, with a median of 6 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Services has the most, 844 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 Danville count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Danville 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 Danville
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 20 excavating contractors serving Danville.
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