59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Fairfax, VA (2026)
82 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Fairfax: Capital Property Works, CR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 82.
- 4
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 2,719 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 82 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
82 Fairfax excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 22 are open 24/7, 46 open Saturdays and 28 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 82 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Annandale ranking. See Excavating contractors in Annandale
Top 10 excavating contractors in Fairfax at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Capital Property Works | 59 | 5.0★ (18) | California, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.8★ (1,503) | Springfield, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | JP Plumbing Solutions LLC | 59 | 4.9★ (498) | Gainesville, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (2,719) | Washington, D.C., 12 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.9★ (1,116) | McLean, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (2,383) | Dale City, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | C. L. Grimes Excavating | 57 | 4.7★ (23) | California, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.9★ (1,029) | Alexandria, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.9★ (571) | Arlington, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Affordable Oil Tank Removal | 57 | 4.5★ (8) | Fairfax | Sat · Sun | — |
The 82 best excavating contractors in Fairfax, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Springfield, 6 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,503 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gainesville, 3 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 498 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Washington, D.C., 12 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,719 Google reviews, the most in Fairfax.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in McLean, 9 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,116 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dale City, 13 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,383 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in California, 5 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alexandria, 14 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,029 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arlington, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 571 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairfax
57/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bethesda, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,211 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Reston, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 184 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sterling, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 647 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rockville, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,061 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manassas, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 165 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manassas, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 207 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manassas, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Easton, 4 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manassas, 14 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ashburn, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 137 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#21 NOVA Ponds
Based in Arlington, 5 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 156 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alexandria, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lorton, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Severn, 5 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#25 Demo King
Based in Centreville, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 59 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Fairfax excavating contractors
We scored 82 Fairfax 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 Fairfax 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 Fairfax: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Fairfax?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Fairfax, VA is Capital Property Works with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and JP Plumbing Solutions LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 82 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Fairfax?
ContractorsRanked ranks 82 excavating contractors serving Fairfax, VA. 1 of them is based in Fairfax; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Fairfax are open 24/7?
22 ranked excavating contractors in Fairfax post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Capital Property Works (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and JP Plumbing Solutions LLC (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Fairfax work on weekends?
46 of 82 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 28 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Capital Property Works (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and JP Plumbing Solutions LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Fairfax excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 82 rated excavating contractors in Fairfax is 4.8★, with a median of 14 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 2,719 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Fairfax count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Fairfax 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 Fairfax
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 82 excavating contractors serving Fairfax.
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