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Best Excavating Contractors in Newport News, VA (2026)

23 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Newport News: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 60/100; 4.8★ from 1,957 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): AMI Electric – Electrical, Excavation & Site Lighting Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 23.

  3. 4

    Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 2,220 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 23 ranked; ranked #4.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

23 Newport News excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 12 are open 24/7, 15 open Saturdays and 13 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 23 rated businesses.

Top 10 excavating contractors in Newport News at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Newport News at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup604.8★ (1,957)Hampton, 6 mi away24/7Overall
2AMI Electric – Electrical, Excavation & Site Lighting Services594.7★ (126)Newport News24/7Emergencies
3Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup574.9★ (1,173)Williamsburg, 15 mi away24/7—
4Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup574.9★ (2,220)Norfolk, 20 mi away24/7Most reviews
5Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup574.9★ (1,600)Portsmouth, 20 mi away24/7—
6Tree Stump Removal and Excavation565.0★ (71)Norfolk, 13 mi away24/7—
7Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup554.9★ (1,646)Chesapeake, 24 mi away24/7—
8Double Or Nothing Lawnscapes534.9★ (109)Hampton, 9 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9DTB Hauling & Services534.9★ (50)Hampton, 11 mi away24/7—
10Blackwater Dirt Works LLC535.0★ (3)Virginia Beach, 20 mi away24/7—

The 23 best excavating contractors in Newport News, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  2. #2 AMI Electric – Electrical, Excavation & Site Lighting Services

    Based in Newport News

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 126 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 126 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    639 Clinton Dr, Newport News, VA 23605
    View profile for AMI Electric – Electrical, Excavation & Site Lighting Services(757) 509-3325

  9. #9 DTB Hauling & Services

    Based in Hampton, 11 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 50 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 50 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    23223 Brookwood Cir, Carrollton, VA 23314
    View profile for DTB Hauling & Services(757) 508-5278

  13. #13 John R Edwards Jr Inc

    Based in Smithfield, 8 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–9 PM · Fri 7 AM–9 AM · Sat 7 AM–9 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    18770 Days Point Rd, Smithfield, VA 23430
    View profile for John R Edwards Jr Inc(757) 357-3513

  15. #15 Bryant's Excavation Inc

    Based in Smithfield, 14 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    14559 Vivian Dr, Smithfield, VA 23430
    View profile for Bryant's Excavation Inc(757) 357-0820

  16. #16 Commercial Concrete

    Based in Hampton, 2 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    132 Production Dr, Yorktown, VA 23693
    View profile for Commercial Concrete(757) 241-8068

  18. #18 Shovel Kings

    Based in Hampton, 6 mi away

    46/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Masonry contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    609 Rotary St, Hampton, VA 23661
    View profile for Shovel Kings(757) 256-6226

  19. #19 Lanthorn Plumbing

    Based in Suffolk, 24 mi away

    45/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 177 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 177 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    110 Virginia Ham Dr Ste 205, Suffolk, VA 23434
    View profile for Lanthorn Plumbing(757) 384-0021

  23. #23 Couillard Land Co. LLC

    Based in Chesapeake, 23 mi away

    42/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    3045 S Military Hwy, Chesapeake, VA 23323
    View profile for Couillard Land Co. LLC(757) 354-7601

Also serving Newport News

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.

Unranked excavating contractors serving Newport News
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Ace Chimney Sweep4.0★ (8)In Newport News
Apex Facility Services5.0★ (7)In Newport News
Best Roofing Of Virginia5.0★ (64)In Newport News
Brazilian Best Granite4.6★ (5)In Newport News
Clovira HVAC Repair Newport News5.0★ (1)In Newport News
Gexpro5.0★ (4)In Newport News
Heartfelt Homes LLCIn Newport News
Innovation Finishes5.0★ (1)In Newport News
Iron HVAC Repair Newport News5.0★ (2)In Newport News
ITA International LLC5.0★ (7)In Newport News
Kitchen & Bath Expo of Peninsula, LLC1.0★ (1)In Newport News
Kokua Support Services4.0★ (4)In Newport News
Luminescent HVAC Repair Newport News5.0★ (2)In Newport News
M&J Services, LLC4.9★ (261)In Newport News
Mayer Electric Supply4.7★ (18)In Newport News
Ross & Sons Utility Contractor3.9★ (18)In Newport News
Spectrum3.1★ (9)In Newport News
Total Hardware Inc.3.0★ (4)In Newport News
Virginia Metal RestorationIn Newport News
Xyvron HVAC Repair Newport NewsIn Newport News

How we ranked Newport News excavating contractors

We scored 23 Newport News 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Newport News data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Excavating contractors in Newport News: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Newport News?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Newport News, VA is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,957 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. AMI Electric – Electrical, Excavation & Site Lighting Services (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 23 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Newport News?

ContractorsRanked ranks 23 excavating contractors serving Newport News, VA. 1 of them is based in Newport News; 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 Newport News are open 24/7?

12 ranked excavating contractors in Newport News post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), AMI Electric – Electrical, Excavation & Site Lighting Services (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Newport News work on weekends?

15 of 23 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 13 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), AMI Electric – Electrical, Excavation & Site Lighting Services (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Newport News excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 23 rated excavating contractors in Newport News is 4.9★, with a median of 57 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 2,220 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Newport News count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Newport News 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 Newport News

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 23 excavating contractors serving Newport News.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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