65/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, the most in South Charleston.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in South Charleston, WV (2026)
15 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in South Charleston: S & K Excavating, CR Score 65/100; 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Dirt Shifters, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 15.
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Most-reviewed: Adkins Plumbing & Contracting LLC, 29 Google reviews at 3.5★, the most of 15 ranked after S & K Excavating; ranked #12.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
15 South Charleston excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 10 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 15 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Charleston ranking. See Excavating contractors in Charleston
Top 10 excavating contractors in South Charleston at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | S & K Excavating | 65 | 5.0★ (33) | South Charleston | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Patriot Plumbing | 59 | 5.0★ (9) | South Charleston | — | — |
| 3 | Dirt Shifters | 59 | 5.0★ (26) | Cross Lanes, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Kanawha Valley Utility Services | 58 | 4.9★ (7) | South Charleston | Sat | — |
| 5 | K & N Contracting Inc | 56 | 3.5★ (11) | South Charleston | — | — |
| 6 | Jimmy Dunn Excavating | 56 | 4.4★ (8) | Charleston, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | TAG Construction LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (9) | Cross Lanes, 13 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Hancock Excavating LLC | 56 | 4.5★ (4) | Charleston, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Asbury Outdoor Services | 56 | 5.0★ (5) | Charleston, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Green Valley Lawn & Tree Service | 55 | 5.0★ (10) | Nitro, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 15 best excavating contractors in South Charleston, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in South Charleston
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Cross Lanes, 5 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Charleston
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Charleston
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charleston, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Cross Lanes, 13 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charleston, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charleston, 11 mi away
56/100CR 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 Nitro, 5 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cross Lanes, 8 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ 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 Charleston, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.5★ from 29 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#13 MAC Group
Based in Charleston, 6 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nitro, 9 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntington, 23 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked South Charleston excavating contractors
We scored 15 South Charleston 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 South Charleston 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 South Charleston: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in South Charleston?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in South Charleston, WV is S & K Excavating with a CR Score of 65/100. It has 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Patriot Plumbing (#2) and Dirt Shifters (#3) follow. We ranked 15 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in South Charleston?
ContractorsRanked ranks 15 excavating contractors serving South Charleston, WV. 4 of them are based in South Charleston; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in South Charleston are open 24/7?
5 ranked excavating contractors in South Charleston post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Dirt Shifters (#3), Hancock Excavating LLC (#8) and Green Valley Lawn & Tree Service (#10). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in South Charleston work on weekends?
10 of 15 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are S & K Excavating (#1), Dirt Shifters (#3) and Kanawha Valley Utility Services (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do South Charleston excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 15 rated excavating contractors in South Charleston is 5.0★, with a median of 9 reviews. S & K Excavating has the most, 33 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 South Charleston count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the South Charleston 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 South Charleston
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 15 excavating contractors serving South Charleston.
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