61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 220 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Meadowbrook, VA (2026)
36 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Meadowbrook: Harrison Paving, CR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 220 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 5 PM.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 36.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services, 606 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 36 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
36 Meadowbrook excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 17 open Saturdays and 10 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 36 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Mechanicsville ranking. See Excavating contractors in Mechanicsville
Top 10 excavating contractors in Meadowbrook at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harrison Paving | 61 | 4.8★ (220) | Chester, 6 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services | 59 | 4.5★ (606) | Richmond, 1 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | CD Hall Construction | 58 | 4.8★ (32) | Richmond, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Colonial Landscaping LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (191) | Fort Lee, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | RVA Removal | 56 | 5.0★ (145) | Glen Allen, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Capece Land Solutions LLC | 55 | 4.9★ (63) | Mechanicsville, 25 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | RW Stump Grinding | 55 | 5.0★ (121) | Chester, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Roc Construction LLC | 51 | 5.0★ (5) | Mechanicsville, 13 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | MD Operations | 51 | 5.0★ (6) | Fort Lee, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | H Paving & Asphalt Construction | 51 | 4.6★ (11) | Chester, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 36 best excavating contractors in Meadowbrook, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Richmond, 1 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 606 Google reviews, the most in Meadowbrook.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 4 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Fort Lee, 5 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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.
#5 RVA Removal
Based in Glen Allen, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 145 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mechanicsville, 25 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chester, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 121 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mechanicsville, 13 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Fort Lee, 7 mi away
51/100CR 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.
Based in Chester, 7 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chester, 6 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Richmond, 5 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 10 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ 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 Brandermill, 9 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.2★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ashland, 17 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 55 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Petersburg, 11 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#17 Godsey & Son Inc
Based in Richmond, 8 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.6★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#18 M.F.J. INC
Based in Bon Air, 7 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 28 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 14 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Colonial Heights, 14 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 40 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chester, 9 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Lee, 18 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Lee, 18 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Petersburg, 20 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Glen Allen, 16 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Meadowbrook excavating contractors
We scored 36 Meadowbrook 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 Meadowbrook 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 Meadowbrook: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Meadowbrook?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Meadowbrook, VA is Harrison Paving with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.8★ from 220 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 5 PM. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#2) and CD Hall Construction (#3) follow. We ranked 36 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Meadowbrook are open 24/7?
5 ranked excavating contractors in Meadowbrook post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#2), RVA Removal (#5) and H Paving & Asphalt Construction (#10). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Meadowbrook work on weekends?
17 of 36 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 10 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Harrison Paving (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#2) and Colonial Landscaping LLC (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Meadowbrook excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 36 rated excavating contractors in Meadowbrook is 4.8★, with a median of 15 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services has the most, 606 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 Meadowbrook count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Meadowbrook 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 Meadowbrook
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 36 excavating contractors serving Meadowbrook.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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