58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Richmond Hill, GA (2026)
16 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Richmond Hill: PKX Excavation Services - Powered by Porta Kleen, CR Score 58/100; 4.2★ from 5 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 16.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,015 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 16 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
16 Richmond Hill excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 16 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Richmond Hill at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PKX Excavation Services - Powered by Porta Kleen | 58 | 4.2★ (5) | Richmond Hill | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (1,015) | Savannah, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | DELTA EARTHWORKS LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (15) | Savannah, 16 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Watson’s Land Clearing and Grading LLC | 53 | 4.6★ (9) | Port Wentworth, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | J. Harvey Excavating, LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (10) | Richmond Hill | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Morgan Corp. | 52 | 4.5★ (17) | Savannah, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Harco Construction | 51 | 4.6★ (13) | Pooler, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | R & B Grading and Septic Services, LLC | 50 | 5.0★ (6) | Savannah, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Coastal Excavations LLC | 49 | 5.0★ (8) | Savannah, 15 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Greener Earth Solutions | 48 | 5.0★ (6) | Hinesville, 7 mi away | Sat | — |
The 16 best excavating contractors in Richmond Hill, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Savannah, 13 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,015 Google reviews, the most in Richmond Hill.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Savannah, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Port Wentworth, 24 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond Hill
53/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#6 Morgan Corp.
Based in Savannah, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pooler, 14 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Savannah, 22 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Savannah, 15 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Hinesville, 7 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Savannah, 13 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#12 WADL LLC
Based in Rincon, 25 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Savannah, 13 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#14 Coastal Grading
Based in Savannah, 22 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Savannah, 18 mi away
42/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hardeeville, 22 mi away
41/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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.
Also serving Richmond Hill
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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ascendum Machinery, Inc. | 4.2★ (9) | In Richmond Hill |
| Badger Infrastructure Solutions - Savannah, GA | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| CM Excavation LLC. | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Coastal Sitework | In Richmond Hill | |
| CRDN of Coastal Georgia | 5.0★ (2) | In Richmond Hill |
| Eagle Excavation Atlantic | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Enviro-Master | 5.0★ (255) | In Richmond Hill |
| Goll Darn Excavation LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| Gravitas Services | 5.0★ (17) | In Richmond Hill |
| GS Construction | 3.0★ (2) | In Richmond Hill |
| Latitude HVACR LLC | In Richmond Hill | |
| Merit Homes GA LLC. | In Richmond Hill | |
| Omega Construction | In Richmond Hill | |
| Phillips Earthworks LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Richmond Hill Flooring Company | 4.9★ (49) | In Richmond Hill |
| Spartan Site Works and Excavating | 1.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Superior Excavation Contractors | In Richmond Hill | |
| W. W. Gay Mechanical Contractor, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Richmond Hill |
| Wayne Brothers, Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Xworks Property Care | 5.0★ (63) | In Richmond Hill |
How we ranked Richmond Hill excavating contractors
We scored 16 Richmond Hill 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 Richmond Hill 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 Richmond Hill: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Richmond Hill?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Richmond Hill, GA is PKX Excavation Services - Powered by Porta Kleen with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and DELTA EARTHWORKS LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 16 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Richmond Hill?
ContractorsRanked ranks 16 excavating contractors serving Richmond Hill, GA. 2 of them are based in Richmond Hill; 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 Richmond Hill are open 24/7?
4 ranked excavating contractors in Richmond Hill post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are PKX Excavation Services - Powered by Porta Kleen (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Watson’s Land Clearing and Grading LLC (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Richmond Hill work on weekends?
7 of 16 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are PKX Excavation Services - Powered by Porta Kleen (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and DELTA EARTHWORKS LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Richmond Hill excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 16 rated excavating contractors in Richmond Hill is 4.7★, with a median of 7 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,015 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 Richmond Hill count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Richmond Hill 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 Richmond Hill
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 16 excavating contractors serving Richmond Hill.
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