61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Fairmont, WV (2026)
38 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Fairmont: Coberly Services, LLC, CR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews.
- 6
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Core Excavating, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 38.
- 2
Most-reviewed: Thornsley Tree & Landscape LLC, 102 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 38 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
38 Fairmont excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 21 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 38 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Fairmont at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coberly Services, LLC | 61 | 5.0★ (20) | Fairmont | — | Overall |
| 2 | Thornsley Tree & Landscape LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (102) | Morgantown, 14 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | S&M Brothers, LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (9) | Fairmont | Sat | — |
| 4 | Jennings Excavating Inc | 58 | 4.0★ (11) | Fairmont | — | — |
| 5 | Schimonsky's Excavating LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (6) | Fairmont | — | — |
| 6 | Core Excavating | 57 | 5.0★ (12) | Morgantown, 19 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 7 | Barnett Excavating LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (6) | Brookhaven, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Appalachian Excavation Services, LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (8) | Morgantown, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Lamar Services LLC | 57 | 4.8★ (18) | Morgantown, 10 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Anderson Excavating LLC | 57 | 3.9★ (42) | Morgantown, 12 mi away | — | — |
The 38 best excavating contractors in Fairmont, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Morgantown, 14 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 102 Google reviews, the most in Fairmont.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairmont
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Fairmont
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Fairmont
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Morgantown, 19 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brookhaven, 12 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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.
Based in Morgantown, 9 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morgantown, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morgantown, 12 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Fairmont
57/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Grafton, 12 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairmont
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Fairmont
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Forestry service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#15 Core Excavating
Based in Cheat Lake, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #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.
Based in Fairmont
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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.
Based in Fairmont
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Clarksburg, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairmont
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#20 Laurita, Inc
Based in Morgantown, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Morgantown, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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.
#22 6G Solutions LLC
Based in Morgantown, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 17 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cheat Lake, 23 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairmont
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morgantown, 11 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
All 38 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #38, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Lemasters Services | 51 | 2.3★ (3) | In Fairmont |
| 27 | Wolfe's Excavating | 51 | 4.3★ (8) | 16 mi |
| 28 | Landscape Creations | 50 | 4.9★ (31) | 16 mi |
| 29 | Bearcat Lawn and Landscape | 50 | 5.0★ (10) | 5 mi |
| 30 | Circle H Excavating LLC | 50 | 5.0★ (3) | 20 mi |
| 31 | Black Oak Contracting LLC | 50 | 5.0★ (3) | 12 mi |
| 32 | Summit Excavation LLC | 50 | 5.0★ (4) | In Fairmont |
| 33 | Cornell Contracting LLC | 50 | 5.0★ (5) | 14 mi |
| 34 | Owl Creek Contracting | 49 | 4.4★ (7) | 10 mi |
| 35 | Findley Excavating Inc | 49 | 5.0★ (5) | 15 mi |
| 36 | Reclaim Company, LLC | 48 | 3.5★ (11) | In Fairmont |
| 37 | Hill Side Construction | 46 | 5.0★ (4) | 7 mi |
| 38 | Outdoor Tranquility | 45 | 4.8★ (12) | 20 mi |
Also serving Fairmont
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★ (18) | In Fairmont |
| Black Star Trading Company, LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Cardinal Earthworks LLC | In Fairmont | |
| E & S Contracting Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Earthworks Excavation and Landscaping LLC | In Fairmont | |
| East Coast Underground LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Gribbles Excavating and Septics | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| J & R Trenching & Excavating | In Fairmont | |
| Lyons Excavating & Hauling | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| M A Heston Inc. | 3.5★ (2) | In Fairmont |
| Mazzo Grading & Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Morgan Construction | In Fairmont | |
| Naternicola's Masonry, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Fairmont |
| RE Land Development LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Schlicker's Construction Inc | 4.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Tm excavation & Contracting LLC | 9 mi | |
| TNTF Services | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Tom Chickerell Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | In Fairmont |
| Traver’s Hauling & Services LLC. | 5.0★ (2) | In Fairmont |
| White Excavation | 8 mi |
How we ranked Fairmont excavating contractors
We scored 38 Fairmont 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 Fairmont 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 Fairmont: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Fairmont?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Fairmont, WV is Coberly Services, LLC with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews. Thornsley Tree & Landscape LLC (#2) and S&M Brothers, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 38 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Fairmont?
ContractorsRanked ranks 38 excavating contractors serving Fairmont, WV. 14 of them are based in Fairmont; 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 Fairmont are open 24/7?
7 ranked excavating contractors in Fairmont post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Core Excavating (#6), Barnett Excavating LLC (#7) and Cove Run Contracting LLC (#18). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Fairmont work on weekends?
21 of 38 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are S&M Brothers, LLC (#3), Core Excavating (#6) and Barnett Excavating LLC (#7). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Fairmont excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 38 rated excavating contractors in Fairmont is 5.0★, with a median of 8 reviews. Thornsley Tree & Landscape LLC has the most, 102 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 Fairmont count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Fairmont 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 Fairmont
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 38 excavating contractors serving Fairmont.
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