60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,383 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Lake Ridge, VA (2026)
71 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Lake Ridge: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 60/100; 4.8★ from 2,383 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 71.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 2,719 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 71 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
71 Lake Ridge excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 18 are open 24/7, 38 open Saturdays and 23 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 71 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Centreville ranking. See Excavating contractors in Centreville
Top 10 excavating contractors in Lake Ridge at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 60 | 4.8★ (2,383) | Dale City, 2 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (1,503) | Springfield, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Capital Property Works | 58 | 5.0★ (18) | California, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.9★ (1,029) | Alexandria, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | JP Plumbing Solutions LLC | 57 | 4.9★ (498) | Gainesville, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (2,719) | Washington, D.C., 20 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 7 | C. L. Grimes Excavating | 56 | 4.7★ (23) | California, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.9★ (1,116) | McLean, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 5.0★ (165) | Manassas, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.9★ (571) | Arlington, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 71 best excavating contractors in Lake Ridge, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Springfield, 9 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 California, 9 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Alexandria, 11 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,029 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gainesville, 11 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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.
Based in Washington, D.C., 20 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,719 Google reviews, the most in Lake Ridge.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in California, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 McLean, 18 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,116 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manassas, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Arlington, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 571 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lorton, 4 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Bethesda, 23 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,211 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manassas, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Dale City, 3 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Alexandria, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Manassas, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Reston, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Manassas, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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.
#20 METRO EARTHWORKS
Based in Lorton, 7 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Sterling, 25 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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.
#22 L&S Dirt Work
Based in St. Charles, 20 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manassas, 14 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Manassas Park, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Warrenton, 21 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
How we ranked Lake Ridge excavating contractors
We scored 71 Lake Ridge 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 Lake Ridge 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 Lake Ridge: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Lake Ridge?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Lake Ridge, VA is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.8★ from 2,383 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Capital Property Works (#3) follow. We ranked 71 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Lake Ridge?
ContractorsRanked ranks 71 excavating contractors serving Lake Ridge, VA. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Lake Ridge are open 24/7?
18 ranked excavating contractors in Lake Ridge post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Capital Property Works (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Lake Ridge work on weekends?
38 of 71 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 23 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Capital Property Works (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Lake Ridge excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 71 rated excavating contractors in Lake Ridge is 4.8★, with a median of 13 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 2,719 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 Lake Ridge count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Lake Ridge 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 Lake Ridge
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 71 excavating contractors serving Lake Ridge.
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