60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 606 Google reviews, the most in Richmond.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Richmond, VA (2026)
36 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: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services, CR Score 60/100; 4.5★ from 606 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): RVA Removal, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 36.
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Most-reviewed: Harrison Paving, 220 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 36 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
36 Richmond excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 16 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 36 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Richmond at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services | 60 | 4.5★ (606) | Richmond | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Harrison Paving | 59 | 4.8★ (220) | Chester, 13 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 3 | CD Hall Construction | 59 | 4.8★ (32) | Richmond | — | — |
| 4 | Capece Land Solutions LLC | 57 | 4.9★ (63) | Mechanicsville, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Colonial Landscaping LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (191) | Fort Lee, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | RVA Removal | 56 | 5.0★ (145) | Glen Allen, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 7 | RW Stump Grinding | 53 | 5.0★ (121) | Chester, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Willie Cosby III Contractor | 53 | 2.3★ (3) | Richmond | — | — |
| 9 | Roc Construction LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (5) | Mechanicsville, 6 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Abbott Landworks, LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (5) | Richmond | — | — |
The 36 best excavating contractors in Richmond, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Chester, 13 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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.
Based in Richmond
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Mechanicsville, 19 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Lee, 9 mi away
56/100CR 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.
#6 RVA Removal
Based in Glen Allen, 13 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 145 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chester, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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.
Based in Mechanicsville, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Richmond
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Richmond
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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.
#12 Tim Evans Inc
Based in Richmond
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Ashland, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 55 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#14 Godsey & Son Inc
Based in Richmond
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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.
#15 MD Operations
Based in Fort Lee, 11 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Glen Allen, 13 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ 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 Glen Allen, 9 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#18 M.F.J. INC
Based in Bon Air, 8 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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.
Based in Chester, 13 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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, 13 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Brandermill, 13 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Petersburg, 18 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Fort Lee, 24 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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, 24 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Colonial Heights, 21 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
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.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Roman's Masonry, LLC | 47 | 3.3★ (6) | 8 mi |
| 27 | King Construction LLC | 47 | 5.0★ (48) | 16 mi |
| 28 | Stanley Construction Co Inc | 47 | 4.2★ (11) | 15 mi |
| 29 | Valandmanagement LLC | 47 | 5.0★ (5) | 8 mi |
| 30 | BossHogg Industries Demolition & Removal Services | 46 | 4.6★ (42) | 22 mi |
| 31 | Dwight Snead Landscaping | 46 | 4.9★ (7) | 11 mi |
| 32 | A1 Asphalt Paving & Sealing , LLC | 45 | 3.7★ (15) | 5 mi |
| 33 | Mike's Outdoor Supply | 45 | 4.8★ (56) | 22 mi |
| 34 | RVA Construction Services | 45 | 5.0★ (14) | 22 mi |
| 35 | Sargent Corporation | 44 | 5.0★ (4) | 11 mi |
| 36 | United Rentals - Trench Safety | 43 | 4.2★ (5) | 12 mi |
Also serving Richmond
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bruce Howard Contracting, Inc | 4.5★ (24) | In Richmond |
| Brunner Construction LLC | 4.9★ (11) | In Richmond |
| Clearforge HVAC Repair Richmond | 5.0★ (1) | In Richmond |
| Crestmark HVAC Repair Richmond | 5.0★ (2) | In Richmond |
| Federal Highway Administration | 5.0★ (1) | In Richmond |
| Garage Door Geeks | 5.0★ (29) | In Richmond |
| Harborcrest HVAC Repair Richmond | 5.0★ (1) | In Richmond |
| Heritage Masonry and Brick | 5.0★ (16) | In Richmond |
| Ironvale HVAC Repair Richmond | 5.0★ (2) | In Richmond |
| Kettlewell Construction LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Richmond |
| Meadowbrook Homes | 5.0★ (2) | In Richmond |
| Momument Construction | 2.0★ (2) | In Richmond |
| Oakwood Landscapes | 5.0★ (1) | In Richmond |
| Oxen Construction | 4.9★ (15) | In Richmond |
| Richmond Deck Builders | 5.0★ (12) | In Richmond |
| Ridgecore HVAC Repair Richmond | 5.0★ (2) | In Richmond |
| Steelcrest HVAC Repair Richmond | 5.0★ (2) | In Richmond |
| Stoneridge HVAC Repair Richmond | 5.0★ (2) | In Richmond |
| T K Davis Construction Co | 1.0★ (1) | In Richmond |
| Westwood HVAC Repair Richmond | 5.0★ (1) | In Richmond |
How we ranked Richmond excavating contractors
We scored 36 Richmond 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 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: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Richmond?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Richmond, VA is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.5★ from 606 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Harrison Paving (#2) and CD Hall Construction (#3) follow. We ranked 36 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Richmond?
ContractorsRanked ranks 36 excavating contractors serving Richmond, VA. 7 of them are based in Richmond; 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 are open 24/7?
4 ranked excavating contractors in Richmond post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#1), RVA Removal (#6) and Snappy Services LLC (#13). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Richmond work on weekends?
16 of 36 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 9 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#1), Harrison Paving (#2) and Capece Land Solutions LLC (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Richmond excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 36 rated excavating contractors in Richmond is 4.8★, with a median of 15 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services has the most, 606 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Richmond 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
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 36 excavating contractors serving Richmond.
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