62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Mechanicsville, VA (2026)
31 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Mechanicsville: Capece Land Solutions LLC, CR Score 62/100; 4.9★ from 63 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 31.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services, 606 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 31 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
31 Mechanicsville excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 14 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 31 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Mechanicsville at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Capece Land Solutions LLC | 62 | 4.9★ (63) | Mechanicsville | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Harrison Paving | 58 | 4.8★ (220) | Chester, 17 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services | 57 | 4.5★ (606) | Richmond, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 4 | Colonial Landscaping LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (191) | Fort Lee, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | CD Hall Construction | 55 | 4.8★ (32) | Richmond, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | RVA Removal | 55 | 5.0★ (145) | Glen Allen, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Roc Construction LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (5) | Mechanicsville | Sat | — |
| 8 | Snappy Services LLC | 52 | 4.2★ (55) | Ashland, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | RW Stump Grinding | 52 | 5.0★ (121) | Chester, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Willie Cosby III Contractor | 52 | 2.3★ (3) | Richmond, 4 mi away | — | — |
The 31 best excavating contractors in Mechanicsville, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Chester, 17 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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.
Based in Richmond, 12 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 606 Google reviews, the most in Mechanicsville.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Lee, 12 mi away
55/100CR 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.
Based in Richmond, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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.
#6 RVA Removal
Based in Glen Allen, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Ashland, 8 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Chester, 20 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Richmond, 4 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Richmond, 5 mi away
52/100CR 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, 7 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 Glen Allen, 14 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#14 Godsey & Son Inc
Based in Richmond, 7 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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.
Based in Glen Allen, 11 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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.
#16 MD Operations
Based in Fort Lee, 17 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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, 17 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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, 17 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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.
#19 M.F.J. INC
Based in Bon Air, 14 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Brandermill, 19 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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, 12 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Road construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Petersburg, 21 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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.
Based in Lake Monticello, 6 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Forestry service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mechanicsville
47/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Glen Allen, 9 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
All 31 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #31, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | D&G Multi Services LLC | 47 | 4.9★ (40) | 25 mi |
| 27 | Roman's Masonry, LLC | 46 | 3.3★ (6) | 12 mi |
| 28 | King Construction LLC | 46 | 5.0★ (48) | 21 mi |
| 29 | Mike's Outdoor Supply | 45 | 4.8★ (56) | 25 mi |
| 30 | Sargent Corporation | 44 | 5.0★ (4) | 8 mi |
| 31 | United Rentals - Trench Safety | 44 | 4.2★ (5) | 9 mi |
Also serving Mechanicsville
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apex Landscape and Excavation LLC | 5 mi | |
| Badger Infrastructure Solutions - Chester, VA | 1.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Benton's Excavating Contractors Inc | 4.5★ (2) | In Mechanicsville |
| Bultman Construction Services | 4.8★ (6) | In Mechanicsville |
| Frog Companies LLC | In Mechanicsville | |
| G. L. Pruett Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Garrett's Lawncare Services | 5.0★ (9) | In Mechanicsville |
| Gold Key Commercial Services | 6 mi | |
| H W Blankenship & Sons Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Harris Excavating Co | In Mechanicsville | |
| Mechanicsville Backhoe | In Mechanicsville | |
| New Field Inc | 11 mi | |
| Newsite Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Oakwood Landscapes | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| River City Construction Services | 5.0★ (3) | In Mechanicsville |
| Sapphire Construction Corporation | In Mechanicsville | |
| Shepherd’s Custom Construction, LLC | 5.0★ (6) | In Mechanicsville |
| Teligon Pest Concepts & Services, LLC | 5.0★ (11) | In Mechanicsville |
| TreeX | 9 mi | |
| Whaley Excavating Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
How we ranked Mechanicsville excavating contractors
We scored 31 Mechanicsville 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 Mechanicsville 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 Mechanicsville: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Mechanicsville?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Mechanicsville, VA is Capece Land Solutions LLC with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.9★ from 63 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Harrison Paving (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#3) follow. We ranked 31 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Mechanicsville?
ContractorsRanked ranks 31 excavating contractors serving Mechanicsville, VA. 3 of them are based in Mechanicsville; 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 Mechanicsville are open 24/7?
4 ranked excavating contractors in Mechanicsville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#3), RVA Removal (#6) and Snappy Services LLC (#8). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Mechanicsville work on weekends?
14 of 31 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 9 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Capece Land Solutions LLC (#1), Harrison Paving (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Mechanicsville excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 31 rated excavating contractors in Mechanicsville is 4.8★, with a median of 15 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services has the most, 606 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Mechanicsville count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Mechanicsville 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 Mechanicsville
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 31 excavating contractors serving Mechanicsville.
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