60/100CR 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 Petersburg, VA (2026)
22 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Petersburg: Harrison Paving, CR Score 60/100; 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 22.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services, 606 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 22 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
22 Petersburg excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 10 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 22 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Petersburg at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harrison Paving | 60 | 4.8★ (220) | Chester, 10 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services | 55 | 4.5★ (606) | Richmond, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | RW Stump Grinding | 55 | 5.0★ (121) | Chester, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | CD Hall Construction | 55 | 4.8★ (32) | Richmond, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Colonial Landscaping LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (191) | Fort Lee, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Markins Clearing & Grading | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | Petersburg | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Buchanan Contracting Services, Inc. | 53 | 4.8★ (4) | Petersburg | — | — |
| 8 | D&G Multi Services LLC | 52 | 4.9★ (40) | Colonial Heights, 2 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | BossHogg Industries Demolition & Removal Services | 52 | 4.6★ (42) | Petersburg | Sat | — |
| 10 | Perkinson Construction LLC | 52 | 3.9★ (20) | Fort Lee, 7 mi away | — | — |
The 22 best excavating contractors in Petersburg, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Richmond, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 606 Google reviews, the most in Petersburg.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chester, 7 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Petersburg
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Petersburg
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Colonial Heights, 2 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Petersburg
52/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 42 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Lee, 7 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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, 8 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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
51/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chester, 10 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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, 10 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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
49/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 56 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chester, 9 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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.
#17 MD Operations
Based in Fort Lee, 19 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Brandermill, 19 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Richmond, 20 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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, 23 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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.
#21 Godsey & Son Inc
Based in Richmond, 20 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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.
#22 M.F.J. INC
Based in Bon Air, 22 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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.
Also serving Petersburg
18 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4M Contracting Services Corp | 17 mi | |
| Ashley Backhoe Services | 9 mi | |
| Badger Infrastructure Solutions - Chester, VA | 1.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Budget Sealers Inc. | 21 mi | |
| Budz with Sudz, LLC Power Washing & Soft Washing | 4.9★ (124) | In Petersburg |
| C&R general contractactors | In Petersburg | |
| Chestnut Hill Logging, Lumber and Excavating | 10 mi | |
| Ellis Construction Inc | 8 mi | |
| Gold Key Commercial Services | 21 mi | |
| H W Blankenship & Sons Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Henry Shipp III | In Petersburg | |
| I Q Construction LLC | 19 mi | |
| LegacyTradeServices | In Petersburg | |
| Newsite Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Oakwood Landscapes | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Primetime Land Works, LLC | 7 mi | |
| Tim Evans Inc | 25 mi | |
| TreeX | 21 mi |
How we ranked Petersburg excavating contractors
We scored 22 Petersburg 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 Petersburg 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 Petersburg: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Petersburg?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Petersburg, VA is Harrison Paving with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.8★ from 220 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 5 PM. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#2) and RW Stump Grinding (#3) follow. We ranked 22 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Petersburg?
ContractorsRanked ranks 22 excavating contractors serving Petersburg, VA. 4 of them are based in Petersburg; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 18 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Petersburg are open 24/7?
3 ranked excavating contractors in Petersburg post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#2), Markins Clearing & Grading (#6) and H Paving & Asphalt Construction (#13). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Petersburg work on weekends?
10 of 22 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Harrison Paving (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#2) and RW Stump Grinding (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Petersburg excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 22 rated excavating contractors in Petersburg is 4.8★, with a median of 20 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 Petersburg count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Petersburg 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 Petersburg
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 22 excavating contractors serving Petersburg.
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