59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,957 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Poquoson, VA (2026)
23 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Poquoson: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 59/100; 4.8★ from 1,957 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 23.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 2,220 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 23 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
23 Poquoson excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 12 are open 24/7, 17 open Saturdays and 14 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 23 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Poquoson at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.8★ (1,957) | Hampton, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.9★ (2,220) | Norfolk, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | AMI Electric – Electrical, Excavation & Site Lighting Services | 57 | 4.7★ (126) | Newport News, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.9★ (1,600) | Portsmouth, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Tree Stump Removal and Excavation | 56 | 5.0★ (71) | Norfolk, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.9★ (1,173) | Williamsburg, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.9★ (1,646) | Chesapeake, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Double Or Nothing Lawnscapes | 53 | 4.9★ (109) | Hampton, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Blackwater Dirt Works LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (3) | Virginia Beach, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Newmans Plumbing Service & Repair | 52 | 4.7★ (202) | Portsmouth, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 23 best excavating contractors in Poquoson, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Norfolk, 18 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,220 Google reviews, the most in Poquoson.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newport News, 9 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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.
Based in Portsmouth, 20 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,600 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norfolk, 11 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Williamsburg, 19 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,173 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesapeake, 24 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,646 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hampton, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 109 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Virginia Beach, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Portsmouth, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 202 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hampton, 16 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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.
Based in Suffolk, 19 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesapeake, 16 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 78 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Smithfield, 16 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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.
Based in Hampton, 6 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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.
Based in Smithfield, 21 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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.
Based in Hampton, 20 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#18 Shovel Kings
Based in Hampton, 8 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #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.
Based in Hampton, 8 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Virginia Beach, 24 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Virginia Beach, 24 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hampton, 20 mi away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesapeake, 24 mi away
41/100CR ScoreRanked #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.
Also serving Poquoson
10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 757 CleanOuts A HandyMan Service | 19 mi | |
| Beachum's Demolition & Clearing | 20 mi | |
| Bryant’s Grading, LLC. | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Eagle Exterior Excavating Grading and Concrete | 9 mi | |
| Ellenwood Contracting LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Poquoson |
| First Phase Siteworks | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Hensley’s Home Repairs LLC | 5.0★ (10) | In Poquoson |
| Virginia Vinyl Siding Inc.- Remodeling Unlimited Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Wise Coatings of Hampton Roads | In Poquoson | |
| Z's Lawn & Landscapes | 5.0★ (3) | In Poquoson |
How we ranked Poquoson excavating contractors
We scored 23 Poquoson 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 Poquoson 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 Poquoson: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Poquoson?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Poquoson, VA is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,957 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and AMI Electric – Electrical, Excavation & Site Lighting Services (#3) follow. We ranked 23 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Poquoson?
ContractorsRanked ranks 23 excavating contractors serving Poquoson, VA. Another 10 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Poquoson are open 24/7?
12 ranked excavating contractors in Poquoson post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and AMI Electric – Electrical, Excavation & Site Lighting Services (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Poquoson work on weekends?
17 of 23 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 14 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and AMI Electric – Electrical, Excavation & Site Lighting Services (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Poquoson excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 23 rated excavating contractors in Poquoson is 4.9★, with a median of 50 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 2,220 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 Poquoson count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Poquoson 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 Poquoson
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 23 excavating contractors serving Poquoson.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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