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Best Excavating Contractors in Portsmouth Heights, VA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Portsmouth Heights: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 60/100; 4.9★ from 1,600 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 36.

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    Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 2,220 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 36 ranked; ranked #2.

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

36 Portsmouth Heights excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 17 are open 24/7, 24 open Saturdays and 19 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 36 rated businesses.

Top 10 excavating contractors in Portsmouth Heights at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Portsmouth Heights at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup604.9★ (1,600)Portsmouth, 4 mi away24/7Overall
2Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup604.9★ (2,220)Norfolk, 10 mi away24/7Emergencies, Most reviews
3Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup604.9★ (1,646)Chesapeake, 8 mi away24/7—
4Virginia Commonwealth Land Management595.0★ (9)Portsmouth Heights24/7—
5Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup584.8★ (1,957)Hampton, 13 mi away24/7—
6Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup584.9★ (2,156)Virginia Beach, 17 mi away24/7—
7Blackwater Dirt Works LLC575.0★ (3)Virginia Beach, 2 mi away24/7—
8757 Lawn & Trees575.0★ (191)Chesapeake, 6 mi away24/7—
9Newmans Plumbing Service & Repair574.7★ (202)Portsmouth, 1 mi away24/7—
10Tree Stump Removal and Excavation565.0★ (71)Norfolk, 11 mi away24/7—

The 36 best excavating contractors in Portsmouth Heights, ranked

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

  8. #8 757 Lawn & Trees

    Based in Chesapeake, 6 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 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.

    • 5.0★ from 191 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2601 Prescott Cir, Chesapeake, VA 23323
    View profile for 757 Lawn & Trees(757) 692-2987

  11. #11 AMI Electric – Electrical, Excavation & Site Lighting Services

    Based in Newport News, 14 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 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

  15. #15 DTB Hauling & Services

    Based in Hampton, 12 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 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

  18. #18 Premier Earth Shaping Inc

    Based in Virginia Beach, 21 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    5409 Blackwater Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23457
    View profile for Premier Earth Shaping Inc(757) 409-2598

  19. #19 United Rentals - Trench Safety

    Based in Chesapeake, 9 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    925 Professional Pl, Chesapeake, VA 23320
    View profile for United Rentals - Trench Safety(757) 578-3490

  20. #20 Valianos Grading & Clearing

    Based in Virginia Beach, 17 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.2★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    619 London Bridge Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
    View profile for Valianos Grading & Clearing(757) 486-3626

  21. #21 LandWerks Contracting, Inc.

    Based in Suffolk, 16 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2140 Indian Trail, Suffolk, VA 23434
    View profile for LandWerks Contracting, Inc.(757) 613-5531

  22. #22 Bryant's Excavation Inc

    Based in Smithfield, 19 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 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

  23. #23 John R Edwards Jr Inc

    Based in Smithfield, 19 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 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

  24. #24 Ives Contracting

    Based in Virginia Beach, 20 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews, open 24/7.

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

    • 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1194 Bells Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
    View profile for Ives Contracting(757) 266-5946

  25. #25 Beach Excavation Services

    Based in Virginia Beach, 19 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2252 Volunteer Trail, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
    View profile for Beach Excavation Services(757) 694-7999

All 36 excavating contractors

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #36, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.

excavating contractors in Portsmouth Heights, ranks 26 to 36
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Lanthorn Plumbing484.6★ (177)12 mi
27Phillips Outdoor Services485.0★ (18)14 mi
28Shawboro Land Development, Inc.475.0★ (4)23 mi
29Couillard Land Co. LLC465.0★ (7)4 mi
30Spence Marine Construction465.0★ (3)17 mi
31OutterMind Enterprise llc465.0★ (7)15 mi
32Commercial Concrete464.9★ (57)21 mi
33Shovel Kings454.2★ (22)13 mi
34Brames Gravel Driveway & Repair Co LLC435.0★ (9)20 mi
35M.K. Taylor, Jr. Contractors Inc.435.0★ (3)14 mi
36KCW Contracting414.5★ (6)23 mi

Also serving Portsmouth Heights

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 Portsmouth Heights
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Affordable Dozer Inc5.0★ (1)17 mi
All About You LandscapingIn Portsmouth Heights
Atlantic Coastal Clearing Inc4.5★ (2)9 mi
Bass Contracting, LLCIn Portsmouth Heights
Bryant’s Grading, LLC.5.0★ (1)2 mi
Coastal VA Renovations Inc1.0★ (1)In Portsmouth Heights
Cooper Construction2.3★ (3)In Portsmouth Heights
Cornergreen Landscape and Lawn care serviceIn Portsmouth Heights
First Phase Siteworks5.0★ (1)8 mi
G and W Grading Inc.5.0★ (1)9 mi
Hamp[ton Rds. ConstructionIn Portsmouth Heights
Higgerson-Buchanan Inc4.5★ (2)7 mi
J B Landscaping &Tree CuttingIn Portsmouth Heights
KMK Underground, Inc.1.0★ (1)16 mi
Lush Lawns Inc. - Official | Chesapeake, VA5.0★ (46)In Portsmouth Heights
Overholt Contracting Inc5.0★ (2)14 mi
Premier Demolition & Junk RemovalIn Portsmouth Heights
Smooth Sailing ConstructionIn Portsmouth Heights
Virginia Vinyl Siding Inc.- Remodeling Unlimited Inc.5.0★ (1)23 mi
What's your problem repair service llc1.0★ (2)In Portsmouth Heights

How we ranked Portsmouth Heights excavating contractors

We scored 36 Portsmouth Heights 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 Portsmouth Heights 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 Portsmouth Heights: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Portsmouth Heights?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Portsmouth Heights, VA is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.9★ from 1,600 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 36 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Portsmouth Heights?

ContractorsRanked ranks 36 excavating contractors serving Portsmouth Heights, VA. 1 of them is based in Portsmouth Heights; 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 Portsmouth Heights are open 24/7?

17 ranked excavating contractors in Portsmouth Heights post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#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 Portsmouth Heights work on weekends?

24 of 36 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 19 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Portsmouth Heights excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 36 rated excavating contractors in Portsmouth Heights is 4.9★, with a median of 17 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 Portsmouth Heights count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Portsmouth Heights 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 Portsmouth Heights

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 36 excavating contractors serving Portsmouth Heights.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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