64/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, the most in Harrisonburg.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Harrisonburg, VA (2026)
17 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Harrisonburg: Honest Excavating LLC, CR Score 64/100; 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 8 PM.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Simply Excavating LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 17.
- 8
Most-reviewed: Bobby Jones Plumbing & Excavating, 24 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 17 ranked after Honest Excavating LLC; ranked #8.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
17 Harrisonburg excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 17 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Harrisonburg at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honest Excavating LLC | 64 | 5.0★ (37) | Harrisonburg | Sat · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Simply Excavating LLC | 62 | 5.0★ (9) | Harrisonburg | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | GoodEx | 62 | 4.8★ (18) | Harrisonburg | — | — |
| 4 | Momentum Earthworks | 58 | 4.0★ (17) | Harrisonburg | — | — |
| 5 | Fisher Construction and Excavation llc | 58 | 5.0★ (17) | Harrisonburg | Sat | — |
| 6 | TSG LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (5) | Harrisonburg | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | A & J Development & Excavation Inc | 56 | 3.3★ (22) | Bridgewater, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Bobby Jones Plumbing & Excavating | 53 | 5.0★ (24) | Staunton, 15 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 9 | Maust Enterprises of Va | 53 | 3.7★ (3) | Harrisonburg | — | — |
| 10 | Partners Excavating Co | 53 | 4.5★ (13) | Bridgewater, 5 mi away | — | — |
The 17 best excavating contractors in Harrisonburg, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Harrisonburg
62/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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.
#3 GoodEx
Based in Harrisonburg
62/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Harrisonburg
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Harrisonburg
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#6 TSG LLC
Based in Harrisonburg
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Bridgewater, 6 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Staunton, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Harrisonburg
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Bridgewater, 5 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 13 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Staunton, 25 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Staunton, 19 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Harrisonburg
49/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Stuarts Draft, 22 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fishersville, 25 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Staunton, 23 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 15 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Staunton, 24 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Harrisonburg
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.
How we ranked Harrisonburg excavating contractors
We scored 17 Harrisonburg 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 Harrisonburg 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 Harrisonburg: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Harrisonburg?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Harrisonburg, VA is Honest Excavating LLC with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 8 PM. Simply Excavating LLC (#2) and GoodEx (#3) follow. We ranked 17 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Harrisonburg?
ContractorsRanked ranks 17 excavating contractors serving Harrisonburg, VA. 8 of them are based in Harrisonburg; 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 Harrisonburg are open 24/7?
1 ranked excavating contractor in Harrisonburg posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Simply Excavating LLC (#2). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Harrisonburg work on weekends?
5 of 17 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Honest Excavating LLC (#1), Simply Excavating LLC (#2) and Fisher Construction and Excavation llc (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Harrisonburg excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 17 rated excavating contractors in Harrisonburg is 4.8★, with a median of 14 reviews. Honest Excavating LLC has the most, 37 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Harrisonburg count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Harrisonburg 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 Harrisonburg
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 17 excavating contractors serving Harrisonburg.
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