58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 150 Google reviews, the most in Lynchburg.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Lynchburg, VA (2026)
19 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Lynchburg: Roto-Rooter Lynchburg: Plumbing & Drain Cleaning, CR Score 58/100; 4.5★ from 150 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 8
Most-reviewed: Scott's Mulch & More, Inc., 38 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 19 ranked after Roto-Rooter Lynchburg: Plumbing & Drain Cleaning; ranked #8.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
19 Lynchburg excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 19 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Lynchburg at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Lynchburg: Plumbing & Drain Cleaning | 58 | 4.5★ (150) | Forest, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Genesis Farm Services LLC. | 55 | 4.1★ (7) | Lynchburg | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 3 | C3 Excavation | 55 | 5.0★ (5) | Lynchburg | Sat | — |
| 4 | Craig Land & Properties LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (7) | Forest, 5 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Shiloh Land Management LLC | 55 | 4.9★ (27) | Bedford, 20 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Cricket Excavating | 55 | 4.3★ (16) | Forest, 9 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Counts & Dobyns Excavating Inc | 54 | 3.7★ (9) | Forest, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Scott's Mulch & More, Inc. | 53 | 4.4★ (38) | Lynchburg | Sat | Most reviews |
| 9 | LMT Hauling & Excavating LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (8) | Lynchburg | Sat | — |
| 10 | Thornton's Bobcat Service | 52 | 3.3★ (7) | Forest, 11 mi away | — | — |
The 19 best excavating contractors in Lynchburg, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Lynchburg
55/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lynchburg
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Forest, 5 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bedford, 20 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Forest, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Forest, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ 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 Lynchburg
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 38 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lynchburg
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Forest, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ 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 Lynchburg
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#12 Lawn Pros
Based in Forest, 9 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#13 Hurst Landworks
Based in Forest, 1 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Forestry service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Forest, 6 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 30 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bedford, 24 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Bedford, 22 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Sand & gravel supplier”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bedford, 21 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bedford, 22 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Buena Vista, 25 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Also serving Lynchburg
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Advantage Excavating Services LLC | In Lynchburg | |
| America's Home Place - Lynchburg, VA | 5.0★ (6) | In Lynchburg |
| Banker Steel | 4.2★ (13) | In Lynchburg |
| Bernard E Almond Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Lynchburg |
| Best GC Inc | In Lynchburg | |
| Bohling Steel, Inc. | 4.0★ (4) | In Lynchburg |
| Bralvino HVAC Repair Lynchburg | 5.0★ (2) | In Lynchburg |
| Good Groundworks LLC | In Lynchburg | |
| Hl Carter Excavating | 4.0★ (1) | In Lynchburg |
| Hughes Excavating | In Lynchburg | |
| Jimmy Miller- John Stewart Walker, Inc. | 4.8★ (20) | In Lynchburg |
| John D Kinsley Contractor | 5.0★ (1) | In Lynchburg |
| Kam Backhoe Services | In Lynchburg | |
| Lynchburg Concrete | 5.0★ (4) | In Lynchburg |
| Lynchburg Winsupply | 4.9★ (15) | In Lynchburg |
| Mid-Atlantic Construction | In Lynchburg | |
| Precision Garage Door Service | 4.8★ (17) | In Lynchburg |
| Reno Mundo | In Lynchburg | |
| Robertson Construction | In Lynchburg | |
| Sage Construction | 5.0★ (9) | In Lynchburg |
How we ranked Lynchburg excavating contractors
We scored 19 Lynchburg 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 Lynchburg 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 Lynchburg: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Lynchburg?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Lynchburg, VA is Roto-Rooter Lynchburg: Plumbing & Drain Cleaning with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.5★ from 150 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Genesis Farm Services LLC. (#2) and C3 Excavation (#3) follow. We ranked 19 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Lynchburg?
ContractorsRanked ranks 19 excavating contractors serving Lynchburg, VA. 5 of them are based in Lynchburg; 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 Lynchburg are open 24/7?
1 ranked excavating contractor in Lynchburg posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Roto-Rooter Lynchburg: Plumbing & Drain Cleaning (#1). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Lynchburg work on weekends?
9 of 19 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Lynchburg: Plumbing & Drain Cleaning (#1), Genesis Farm Services LLC. (#2) and C3 Excavation (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Lynchburg excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 19 rated excavating contractors in Lynchburg is 4.9★, with a median of 8 reviews. Roto-Rooter Lynchburg: Plumbing & Drain Cleaning has the most, 150 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 Lynchburg count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Lynchburg 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 Lynchburg
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 19 excavating contractors serving Lynchburg.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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