63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Roanoke, VA (2026)
19 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Roanoke: Big Jays Earthworks, CR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Tunstall's Excavating, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 19.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Waterworks Hot Tubs and Pools, 145 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 19 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
19 Roanoke excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 12 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 19 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Roanoke at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Big Jays Earthworks | 63 | 5.0★ (36) | Roanoke | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Tunstall's Excavating | 59 | 5.0★ (5) | Roanoke | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Brandon's Lawncare LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (30) | Vinton, 9 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Roanoke Excavating | 57 | 4.9★ (34) | Roanoke | Sat | — |
| 5 | Waterworks Hot Tubs and Pools | 57 | 4.6★ (145) | Roanoke | Sat | Most reviews |
| 6 | Joe Bandy & Son Inc | 55 | 4.3★ (8) | Roanoke | — | — |
| 7 | KDS Excavating & Septic Services | 54 | 5.0★ (5) | Roanoke | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | King's Hauling & Excavating Inc. | 54 | 4.0★ (11) | Salem, 11 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | JP Excavating & Construction LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (11) | Roanoke | Sat | — |
| 10 | Trent's Septic & Outdoors | 53 | 5.0★ (9) | Hollins, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 19 best excavating contractors in Roanoke, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Roanoke
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Vinton, 9 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roanoke
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roanoke
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 145 Google reviews, the most in Roanoke.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roanoke
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roanoke
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salem, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roanoke
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hollins, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cave Spring, 8 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 17 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Christiansburg, 24 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salem, 9 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#14 Wel Inc.
Based in Roanoke
49/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Bedford, 21 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roanoke
48/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bedford, 23 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Sand & gravel supplier”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bedford, 24 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bedford, 23 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Roanoke
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Adkins Solutions LLC | 1.0★ (1) | In Roanoke |
| Big Jays Landscaping LLC | In Roanoke | |
| Comprehensive Construction Services | 2.3★ (3) | In Roanoke |
| Copeland Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | In Roanoke |
| FSP Construction | 5.0★ (3) | In Roanoke |
| Hamlin Shepperd Construction Group | In Roanoke | |
| Iron Ridge Construction and Remodeling | 5.0★ (8) | In Roanoke |
| L J Whitmire Plastering | 5.0★ (1) | In Roanoke |
| M & E Excavating | In Roanoke | |
| NEXTLEVEL CONSTRUCTION & REMODEL LLC | 4.0★ (4) | In Roanoke |
| Noah Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Roanoke |
| Owens construction | In Roanoke | |
| Plunkett & Son Excavating, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Roanoke |
| PropertyPro Construction Roanoke | In Roanoke | |
| Reed's Home Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | In Roanoke |
| Rite-Way Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Roanoke |
| Scott Whittaker Grading | In Roanoke | |
| Traymark LLC | In Roanoke | |
| Vectorial HVAC Repair Roanoke | In Roanoke | |
| Virginia Blasting Services Inc | In Roanoke |
How we ranked Roanoke excavating contractors
We scored 19 Roanoke 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 Roanoke 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 Roanoke: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Roanoke?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Roanoke, VA is Big Jays Earthworks with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Tunstall's Excavating (#2) and Brandon's Lawncare LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 19 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Roanoke?
ContractorsRanked ranks 19 excavating contractors serving Roanoke, VA. 9 of them are based in Roanoke; 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 Roanoke are open 24/7?
2 ranked excavating contractors in Roanoke post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Tunstall's Excavating (#2) and Trent's Septic & Outdoors (#10). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Roanoke work on weekends?
12 of 19 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Big Jays Earthworks (#1), Tunstall's Excavating (#2) and Brandon's Lawncare LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Roanoke excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 19 rated excavating contractors in Roanoke is 5.0★, with a median of 9 reviews. Waterworks Hot Tubs and Pools has the most, 145 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Roanoke count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Roanoke 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 Roanoke
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 19 excavating contractors serving Roanoke.
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