61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,957 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Hampton, VA (2026)
30 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Hampton: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 1,957 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 30.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 2,220 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 30 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
30 Hampton excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 16 are open 24/7, 21 open Saturdays and 18 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 30 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Hampton at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 61 | 4.8★ (1,957) | Hampton | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.9★ (2,220) | Norfolk, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.9★ (1,600) | Portsmouth, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Tree Stump Removal and Excavation | 58 | 5.0★ (71) | Norfolk, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | AMI Electric – Electrical, Excavation & Site Lighting Services | 57 | 4.7★ (126) | Newport News, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.9★ (1,646) | Chesapeake, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.9★ (2,156) | Virginia Beach, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | DTB Hauling & Services | 55 | 4.9★ (50) | Hampton | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Double Or Nothing Lawnscapes | 55 | 4.9★ (109) | Hampton | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.9★ (1,173) | Williamsburg, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 30 best excavating contractors in Hampton, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Norfolk, 13 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,220 Google reviews, the most in Hampton.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portsmouth, 14 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,600 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norfolk, 6 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newport News, 5 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 126 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesapeake, 18 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,646 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Virginia Beach, 21 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,156 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hampton
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 50 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hampton
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 109 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Williamsburg, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,173 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Virginia Beach, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Portsmouth, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 202 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#13 757 Lawn & Trees
Based in Chesapeake, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Suffolk, 14 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesapeake, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 78 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hampton
51/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hampton
51/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Smithfield, 14 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Virginia Beach, 22 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ 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 Smithfield, 19 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ 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 Chesapeake, 23 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesapeake, 20 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#23 Ives Contracting
Based in Virginia Beach, 24 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hampton
48/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#25 Shovel Kings
Based in Hampton
48/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Masonry contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 30 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #30, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | M.K. Taylor, Jr. Contractors Inc. | 46 | 5.0★ (3) | In Hampton |
| 27 | Lanthorn Plumbing | 45 | 4.6★ (177) | 23 mi |
| 28 | Spence Marine Construction | 45 | 5.0★ (3) | 19 mi |
| 29 | OutterMind Enterprise llc | 44 | 5.0★ (7) | 19 mi |
| 30 | Couillard Land Co. LLC | 43 | 5.0★ (7) | 18 mi |
Also serving Hampton
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 757 CleanOuts A HandyMan Service | In Hampton | |
| A-Mass Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Hampton |
| Atlantic Coastal Clearing Inc | 4.5★ (2) | 20 mi |
| AWP Safety | 2.4★ (8) | In Hampton |
| Extreme Spray Foam | 5.0★ (5) | In Hampton |
| First Phase Siteworks | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Graybar | 4.9★ (10) | In Hampton |
| Higgerson-Buchanan Inc | 4.5★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Innovation Contractor LLC | In Hampton | |
| J W Clark Enterprises Inc | 3.0★ (2) | In Hampton |
| JC Hardline Construction | In Hampton | |
| M E Property Maintenance & Construction llc | 3.2★ (5) | In Hampton |
| Mr. Sandless Floor Refinishing Hampton Roads | 4.7★ (12) | In Hampton |
| Ollie's Bargain Outlet | 4.3★ (2,003) | In Hampton |
| Overholt Contracting Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Shamrock Construction Corp. | 4.0★ (3) | In Hampton |
| Storm Ice Machine Cleaning | HVAC | Heating and Air Conditioning Contractor | Hampton Roads VA | 5.0★ (3) | In Hampton |
| Total Comfort Systems Inc | 3.0★ (4) | In Hampton |
| Virginia Vinyl Siding Inc.- Remodeling Unlimited Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Hampton |
| ZOLAR CONSTRUCTION LLC | 4.3★ (6) | In Hampton |
How we ranked Hampton excavating contractors
We scored 30 Hampton 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 Hampton 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 Hampton: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Hampton?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Hampton, VA is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,957 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 30 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Hampton?
ContractorsRanked ranks 30 excavating contractors serving Hampton, VA. 8 of them are based in Hampton; 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 Hampton are open 24/7?
16 ranked excavating contractors in Hampton post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#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 Hampton work on weekends?
21 of 30 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 18 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#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 Hampton excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 30 rated excavating contractors in Hampton is 4.9★, with a median of 38 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 2,220 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 Hampton count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Hampton 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 Hampton
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 30 excavating contractors serving Hampton.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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