62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Parkersburg, WV (2026)
7 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Parkersburg: River Valley Excavation, CR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Stover's Excavation Solutions LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 7.
- 6
Most-reviewed: Joshua Tree Landscaping, 63 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 7 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
7 Parkersburg excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 2 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 7 rated businesses.
Top 7 excavating contractors in Parkersburg at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | River Valley Excavation | 62 | 5.0★ (32) | Marietta, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Stover's Excavation Solutions LLC | 60 | 4.9★ (17) | Parkersburg | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Mondo Building & Excavating | 53 | 4.2★ (9) | Marietta, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | M R Haynes Excavating | 53 | 3.3★ (3) | Marietta, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | R&K Plumbing | 52 | 2.0★ (4) | Parkersburg | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Joshua Tree Landscaping | 51 | 4.9★ (63) | Athens, 23 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 7 | Doug Lowe Construction & Excavating | 50 | 4.7★ (3) | Marietta, 13 mi away | — | — |
The 7 best excavating contractors in Parkersburg, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Parkersburg
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marietta, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marietta, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#5 R&K Plumbing
Based in Parkersburg
52/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 2.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athens, 23 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 63 Google reviews, the most in Parkersburg.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marietta, 13 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Parkersburg excavating contractors
We scored 7 Parkersburg 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 Parkersburg 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 Parkersburg: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Parkersburg?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Parkersburg, WV is River Valley Excavation with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Stover's Excavation Solutions LLC (#2) and Mondo Building & Excavating (#3) follow. We ranked 7 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Parkersburg?
ContractorsRanked ranks 7 excavating contractors serving Parkersburg, WV. 2 of them are based in Parkersburg; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Parkersburg are open 24/7?
3 ranked excavating contractors in Parkersburg post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are River Valley Excavation (#1), Stover's Excavation Solutions LLC (#2) and R&K Plumbing (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Parkersburg work on weekends?
2 of 7 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are River Valley Excavation (#1) and R&K Plumbing (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Parkersburg excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 7 rated excavating contractors in Parkersburg is 4.7★, with a median of 9 reviews. Joshua Tree Landscaping has the most, 63 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 Parkersburg count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Parkersburg 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 Parkersburg
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 7 excavating contractors serving Parkersburg.
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