59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Gainesville, VA (2026)
55 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Gainesville: JP Plumbing Solutions LLC, CR Score 59/100; 4.9★ from 498 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 55.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 2,383 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 55 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
55 Gainesville excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 13 are open 24/7, 30 open Saturdays and 18 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 55 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Gainesville at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JP Plumbing Solutions LLC | 59 | 4.9★ (498) | Gainesville | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (2,383) | Dale City, 20 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 5.0★ (165) | Manassas, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 5.0★ (87) | Warrenton, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | J D Roy Excavating | 55 | 5.0★ (12) | Manassas, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Capital Property Works | 55 | 5.0★ (18) | California, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.8★ (1,503) | Springfield, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | King Tree Services LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (207) | Manassas, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 54 | 4.8★ (647) | Sterling, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Peirce Construction Company, Inc. | 54 | 4.2★ (9) | Manassas, 5 mi away | — | — |
The 55 best excavating contractors in Gainesville, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Dale City, 20 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,383 Google reviews, the most in Gainesville.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manassas, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Warrenton, 5 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 87 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manassas, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 California, 20 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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.
Based in Springfield, 22 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Manassas, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Sterling, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Manassas, 5 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Gainesville
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 California, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Broadlands, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Manassas, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Reston, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Ashburn, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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.
Based in Front Royal, 8 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Fairfax, 19 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Manassas Park, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Linton Hall, 9 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Warrenton, 14 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Leesburg, 22 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sterling, 15 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#24 Broke Brothers
Based in Leesburg, 4 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ashburn, 19 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Drainage service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Excavating contractors ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 55 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Gainesville
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 |
|---|---|---|
| addeomza | In Gainesville | |
| atlas construction | In Gainesville | |
| Carrlee Construction Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Gainesville |
| Cornerstone Excavation Inc | 4.0★ (2) | In Gainesville |
| D & J Excavating | In Gainesville | |
| Dark Horse Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Gainesville |
| ESC Homes LLC | In Gainesville | |
| Gainesville Landscaper | In Gainesville | |
| Gainesville Landscaper | In Gainesville | |
| Independence Excavating, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| J.K Martinez Enterprise LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| JBS Excavating & Clearing | 5.0★ (2) | In Gainesville |
| Linton Hall Hardscape | 5.0★ (2) | In Gainesville |
| Munday Construction | In Gainesville | |
| Perpetual Improvements | 5.0★ (1) | In Gainesville |
| Teets Excavating | 1.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| The Vent Guys | 5.0★ (135) | In Gainesville |
| Viviana’s Asphalt | 5.0★ (19) | In Gainesville |
| W.O. Grubb Crane Rental-Gainesville | In Gainesville | |
| Wicked Arbor | In Gainesville |
How we ranked Gainesville excavating contractors
We scored 55 Gainesville 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 Gainesville 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 Gainesville: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Gainesville?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Gainesville, VA is JP Plumbing Solutions LLC with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.9★ from 498 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 55 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Gainesville?
ContractorsRanked ranks 55 excavating contractors serving Gainesville, VA. 2 of them are based in Gainesville; 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 Gainesville are open 24/7?
13 ranked excavating contractors in Gainesville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are JP Plumbing Solutions LLC (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Gainesville work on weekends?
30 of 55 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 18 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are JP Plumbing Solutions LLC (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Gainesville excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 55 rated excavating contractors in Gainesville is 4.9★, with a median of 10 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 2,383 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 Gainesville count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Gainesville 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 Gainesville
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 55 excavating contractors serving Gainesville.
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