59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 145 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Glen Allen, VA (2026)
28 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Glen Allen: RVA Removal, CR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 145 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 28.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services, 606 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 28 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
28 Glen Allen excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 13 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 28 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Short Pump ranking. See Excavating contractors in Short Pump
Top 10 excavating contractors in Glen Allen at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RVA Removal | 59 | 5.0★ (145) | Glen Allen | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Harrison Paving | 57 | 4.8★ (220) | Chester, 21 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | Capece Land Solutions LLC | 56 | 4.9★ (63) | Mechanicsville, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services | 56 | 4.5★ (606) | Richmond, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 5 | Colonial Landscaping LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (191) | Fort Lee, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | CD Hall Construction | 53 | 4.8★ (32) | Richmond, 18 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Snappy Services LLC | 53 | 4.2★ (55) | Ashland, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Messer Contracting LLC | 52 | 3.0★ (4) | Glen Allen | — | — |
| 9 | Roc Construction LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (5) | Mechanicsville, 6 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Landscape Science - Landscapers Glen Allen VA | 52 | 5.0★ (66) | Glen Allen | — | — |
The 28 best excavating contractors in Glen Allen, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Chester, 21 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 220 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mechanicsville, 19 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 606 Google reviews, the most in Glen Allen.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Lee, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 191 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ashland, 4 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 55 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Glen Allen
52/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Mechanicsville, 6 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Glen Allen
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Chester, 24 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 121 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 11 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ 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 Richmond, 11 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 14 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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.
#15 MD Operations
Based in Fort Lee, 16 mi away
48/100CR 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 Glen Allen
48/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ashland, 7 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Road construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#18 M.F.J. INC
Based in Bon Air, 12 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 28 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#19 Godsey & Son Inc
Based in Richmond, 14 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.6★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brandermill, 18 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.2★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tuckahoe, 6 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Masonry contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Monticello, 3 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Forestry service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chester, 21 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chester, 21 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Chester, 24 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Glen Allen excavating contractors
We scored 28 Glen Allen 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 Glen Allen 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 Glen Allen: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Glen Allen?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Glen Allen, VA is RVA Removal with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 5.0★ from 145 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Harrison Paving (#2) and Capece Land Solutions LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 28 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Glen Allen?
ContractorsRanked ranks 28 excavating contractors serving Glen Allen, VA. 4 of them are based in Glen Allen; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Glen Allen are open 24/7?
4 ranked excavating contractors in Glen Allen post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are RVA Removal (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#4) and Snappy Services LLC (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Glen Allen work on weekends?
13 of 28 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 9 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are RVA Removal (#1), Harrison Paving (#2) and Capece Land Solutions LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Glen Allen excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 28 rated excavating contractors in Glen Allen is 4.8★, with a median of 13 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services has the most, 606 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 Glen Allen count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Glen Allen 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 Glen Allen
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 28 excavating contractors serving Glen Allen.
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