61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Morgantown, WV (2026)
39 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Morgantown: Core Excavating, CR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Barnett Excavating LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 39.
- 10
Most-reviewed: Sewer Daddy, 320 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 39 ranked; ranked #10.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
39 Morgantown excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 9 are open 24/7, 21 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 39 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Morgantown at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Core Excavating | 61 | 5.0★ (12) | Morgantown | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Thornsley Tree & Landscape LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (102) | Morgantown | — | — |
| 3 | Barnett Excavating LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (6) | Brookhaven, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Appalachian Excavation Services, LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (8) | Morgantown | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Lamar Services LLC | 58 | 4.8★ (18) | Morgantown | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Anderson Excavating LLC | 58 | 3.9★ (42) | Morgantown | — | — |
| 7 | Palmer's Excavating LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (28) | Uniontown, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Laurita, Inc | 56 | 4.5★ (6) | Morgantown | — | — |
| 9 | Coberly Services, LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (20) | Fairmont, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Sewer Daddy | 55 | 4.7★ (320) | Uniontown, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
The 39 best excavating contractors in Morgantown, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Morgantown
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 102 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brookhaven, 4 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Morgantown
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morgantown
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morgantown
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Uniontown, 24 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#8 Laurita, Inc
Based in Morgantown
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Fairmont, 13 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#10 Sewer Daddy
Based in Uniontown, 22 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 320 Google reviews, the most in Morgantown.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#11 6G Solutions LLC
Based in Morgantown
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 17 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cheat Lake, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morgantown
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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.
#14 Core Excavating
Based in Cheat Lake, 6 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Grafton, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morgantown
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Morgantown
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairmont, 14 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Morgantown
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Brookhaven, 1 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Uniontown, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairmont, 19 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Fairmont, 16 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Morgantown
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairmont, 19 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
All 39 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #39, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Crossland Land Clearing Services LLC | 50 | 5.0★ (12) | 16 mi |
| 27 | H P Excavating And Septic Cleaning | 50 | 4.2★ (10) | 19 mi |
| 28 | Outdoor Tranquility | 49 | 4.8★ (12) | In Morgantown |
| 29 | Specialty Plumbing and Services | 48 | 5.0★ (20) | 16 mi |
| 30 | Lemasters Services | 48 | 2.3★ (3) | 10 mi |
| 31 | Swenglish & Sons Inc. Coal & Stone Quarry | 48 | 5.0★ (14) | 13 mi |
| 32 | Piccolomini Development | 48 | 4.2★ (5) | 23 mi |
| 33 | Bearcat Lawn and Landscape | 48 | 5.0★ (10) | 11 mi |
| 34 | Summit Excavation LLC | 47 | 5.0★ (4) | 8 mi |
| 35 | Hopwood Enterprises | 47 | 4.7★ (12) | 22 mi |
| 36 | Cook Brothers Building & Excavating | 45 | 4.2★ (10) | 20 mi |
| 37 | Hill Side Construction | 45 | 5.0★ (4) | 8 mi |
| 38 | Cummings Plumbing & Excavating | 44 | 4.2★ (11) | 25 mi |
| 39 | Reclaim Company, LLC | 44 | 3.5★ (11) | 15 mi |
Also serving Morgantown
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.
How we ranked Morgantown excavating contractors
We scored 39 Morgantown 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 Morgantown 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 Morgantown: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Morgantown?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Morgantown, WV is Core Excavating with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Thornsley Tree & Landscape LLC (#2) and Barnett Excavating LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 39 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Morgantown?
ContractorsRanked ranks 39 excavating contractors serving Morgantown, WV. 13 of them are based in Morgantown; 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 Morgantown are open 24/7?
9 ranked excavating contractors in Morgantown post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Core Excavating (#1), Barnett Excavating LLC (#3) and Palmer's Excavating LLC (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Morgantown work on weekends?
21 of 39 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 11 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Core Excavating (#1), Barnett Excavating LLC (#3) and Appalachian Excavation Services, LLC (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Morgantown excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 39 rated excavating contractors in Morgantown is 5.0★, with a median of 10 reviews. Sewer Daddy has the most, 320 reviews, and ranks #10. 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 Morgantown count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Morgantown 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 Morgantown
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 39 excavating contractors serving Morgantown.
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