58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Huntington, WV (2026)
19 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Huntington: Good-One Excavating, CR Score 58/100; 4.7★ from 17 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 12 PM.
- 13
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): C&C Home Solutions, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #13 of 19.
- 6
Most-reviewed: Huntington Gravel & Sand, 26 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 19 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
19 Huntington excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 19 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Huntington at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Good-One Excavating | 58 | 4.7★ (17) | Ashland, 14 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Longbuck Excavating Llc | 56 | 5.0★ (4) | Huntington | Sat | — |
| 3 | Kenneth Whitley Excavating LLC. | 56 | 5.0★ (4) | Huntington | Sat | — |
| 4 | Ed Jenkins Excavating LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (7) | Ironton, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Badger daylighting | 55 | 3.7★ (3) | Huntington | — | — |
| 6 | Huntington Gravel & Sand | 55 | 4.8★ (26) | Huntington | — | Most reviews |
| 7 | Justin Gue AAA Lawn Care & Landscaping (LICENSED & INSURED) | 55 | 4.0★ (12) | Huntington | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Parlock Property Services, LLC | 54 | 4.7★ (14) | Huntington | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Womack Excavating | 54 | 5.0★ (6) | Ironton, 17 mi away | Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | AUE Land | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | Bluffton, 12 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
The 19 best excavating contractors in Huntington, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Huntington
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Huntington
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Ironton, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Huntington
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Huntington
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews, the most in Huntington.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntington
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.0★ from 12 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntington
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ironton, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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.
#10 AUE Land
Based in Bluffton, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Huntington
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ashland, 14 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Huntington
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Huntington
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntington
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.9★ from 19 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ashland, 16 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Ironton, 14 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 2.5★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Pea Ridge, 8 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ashland, 14 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 6 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Also serving Huntington
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 |
|---|---|---|
| BMJ and Sons Excavating | In Huntington | |
| Calvin’s Construction | In Huntington | |
| Clark & Sons Contracting | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Generations Concrete & Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | In Huntington |
| Geyer Brothers Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Greasy gears garage | 5.0★ (1) | In Huntington |
| Harry's Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Henry’s Excavation And Land Specialist | 8 mi | |
| Jacksonville hard Mone'y' | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| JMK Tree Service & Excavation | 9 mi | |
| JMR Contracting, Inc. | In Huntington | |
| K D Excavation & Dirtworks Co. | 5.0★ (2) | In Huntington |
| Limberis Excavating | 10 mi | |
| Mcguire & Edmonds Excavating, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Pinkerman's Excavating & Construction LLC | In Huntington | |
| Plybon Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | In Huntington |
| R & B Tassen Construction Inc | In Huntington | |
| R & C Dozing & Excavating | In Huntington | |
| Tuel’s Excavating and concrete | 1.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Woods Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | In Huntington |
How we ranked Huntington excavating contractors
We scored 19 Huntington 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 Huntington 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 Huntington: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Huntington?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Huntington, WV is Good-One Excavating with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.7★ from 17 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 12 PM. Longbuck Excavating Llc (#2) and Kenneth Whitley Excavating LLC. (#3) follow. We ranked 19 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Huntington?
ContractorsRanked ranks 19 excavating contractors serving Huntington, WV. 10 of them are based in Huntington; 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 Huntington are open 24/7?
1 ranked excavating contractor in Huntington posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is C&C Home Solutions (#13). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Huntington work on weekends?
8 of 19 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Good-One Excavating (#1), Longbuck Excavating Llc (#2) and Kenneth Whitley Excavating LLC. (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Huntington excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 19 rated excavating contractors in Huntington is 4.8★, with a median of 6 reviews. Huntington Gravel & Sand has the most, 26 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 Huntington count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Huntington 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 Huntington
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 19 excavating contractors serving Huntington.
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