62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Front Royal, VA (2026)
15 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Front Royal: Price Land Clearing in Front Royal VA, CR Score 62/100; 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Price Land Clearing in Fort Valley VA, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 15.
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Most-reviewed: Log to Lumber, 152 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 15 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
15 Front Royal excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 15 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Front Royal at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Price Land Clearing in Front Royal VA | 62 | 4.8★ (26) | Front Royal | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Price Land Clearing in Fort Valley VA | 62 | 5.0★ (23) | Woodstock, 1 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Riff, LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (7) | Woodstock, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Rappawan Inc | 58 | 4.0★ (8) | Front Royal | — | — |
| 5 | Corona Excavating LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (3) | Front Royal | Sat | — |
| 6 | Log to Lumber | 55 | 5.0★ (152) | Woodstock, 19 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 7 | B & B Excavating | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | Front Royal | — | — |
| 8 | Andrews Grading & Excavating LLC | 54 | 4.8★ (20) | Front Royal | — | — |
| 9 | MAR Contracting LLC (Septic & Excavation) | 54 | 5.0★ (8) | Front Royal | Sat | — |
| 10 | Precision Property Care | 53 | 4.5★ (24) | Martinsburg, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 15 best excavating contractors in Front Royal, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Woodstock, 1 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#3 Riff, LLC
Based in Woodstock, 8 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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.
#4 Rappawan Inc
Based in Front Royal
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Front Royal
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Woodstock, 19 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 152 Google reviews, the most in Front Royal.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Front Royal
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Front Royal
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Front Royal
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Martinsburg, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 24 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#11 ZL Paving
Based in Strasburg, 7 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 15 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Warrenton, 21 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Winchester, 23 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Winchester, 17 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Strasburg, 13 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Front Royal
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 |
|---|---|---|
| All Around Property Services LLC | In Front Royal | |
| Blue Ridge Construction & Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Front Royal |
| Browns Trucking and Excavating LLC | 3 mi | |
| Bushong Contracting Corporation | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Dirt Hill Excavating | In Front Royal | |
| DND Backhoe | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Dominion Excavation | 18 mi | |
| Done Wright Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Front Royal |
| Fort Valley Excavation LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Genaeral Excervation | 19 mi | |
| Ground Forces Excavation and Development, LLC | In Front Royal | |
| Groves Septic & Excavation LLC | 17 mi | |
| Heavy Metal LLC | In Front Royal | |
| Maloy Enterprises | In Front Royal | |
| Mark and Son Excavating | 17 mi | |
| MBC Excavating | 1.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| One Price Forestry Mulching | 19 mi | |
| R. Fulton Excavating LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| R.C. Timber & Excavating L.L.C. | In Front Royal | |
| Ryan Megeath Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | In Front Royal |
How we ranked Front Royal excavating contractors
We scored 15 Front Royal 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 Front Royal 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 Front Royal: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Front Royal?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Front Royal, VA is Price Land Clearing in Front Royal VA with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Price Land Clearing in Fort Valley VA (#2) and Riff, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 15 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Front Royal?
ContractorsRanked ranks 15 excavating contractors serving Front Royal, VA. 6 of them are based in Front Royal; 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 Front Royal are open 24/7?
4 ranked excavating contractors in Front Royal post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Price Land Clearing in Front Royal VA (#1), Price Land Clearing in Fort Valley VA (#2) and Riff, LLC (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Front Royal work on weekends?
7 of 15 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Price Land Clearing in Front Royal VA (#1), Price Land Clearing in Fort Valley VA (#2) and Riff, LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Front Royal excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 15 rated excavating contractors in Front Royal is 5.0★, with a median of 8 reviews. Log to Lumber has the most, 152 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 Front Royal count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Front Royal 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 Front Royal
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 15 excavating contractors serving Front Royal.
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