60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,503 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Springfield, VA (2026)
84 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Springfield: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 60/100; 4.8★ from 1,503 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Capital Property Works, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 84.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 2,719 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 84 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
84 Springfield excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 22 are open 24/7, 46 open Saturdays and 28 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 84 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Springfield at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 60 | 4.8★ (1,503) | Springfield | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Capital Property Works | 59 | 5.0★ (18) | California, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.9★ (1,029) | Alexandria, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.8★ (2,719) | Washington, D.C., 11 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (2,383) | Dale City, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.9★ (1,116) | McLean, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | C. L. Grimes Excavating | 58 | 4.7★ (23) | California, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.9★ (571) | Arlington, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | JP Plumbing Solutions LLC | 57 | 4.9★ (498) | Gainesville, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (1,211) | Bethesda, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 84 best excavating contractors in Springfield, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in California, 3 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alexandria, 6 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,029 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Washington, D.C., 11 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,719 Google reviews, the most in Springfield.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dale City, 11 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,383 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in McLean, 10 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,116 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in California, 3 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arlington, 8 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 571 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gainesville, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 498 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bethesda, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,211 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairfax, 7 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alexandria, 3 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rockville, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,061 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Reston, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 184 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sterling, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 647 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manassas, 16 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 165 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lorton, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#18 METRO EARTHWORKS
Based in Lorton, 4 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#19 NOVA Ponds
Based in Arlington, 4 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 156 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Severn, 3 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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.
Based in Manassas, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 207 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#22 L&S Dirt Work
Based in St. Charles, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Easton, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Greater Upper Marlboro, 24 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 463 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#25 Shilling Septic
Based in Lake Shore, 3 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 19 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Excavating contractors ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 84 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Springfield
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AIA Green Solutions LLC. | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| ARJ Construction | In Springfield | |
| Cherry Hill Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Eiler Site Services LLC | 4.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Independence Excavating, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| J.K Martinez Enterprise LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| JAG's Excavation & Renovation LLC | 2.0★ (1) | 3 mi |
| Nam & Associates Construction | In Springfield | |
| Northeast Remsco Construction | In Springfield | |
| Nuance, Inc | 3.5★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Orbit Construction Corporation | 3.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| PDN Services LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 3 mi |
| Potomac Falls Builders | 5.0★ (4) | In Springfield |
| Prime Roofing Springfield | 5.0★ (1) | In Springfield |
| Rce Construction Llc | In Springfield | |
| Rising Sun Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Strittmatter Metro | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Teets Excavating | 1.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| United Excavating & Land Development Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Wrecking Corporation of America Inc | 3.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
How we ranked Springfield excavating contractors
We scored 84 Springfield 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 Springfield 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 Springfield: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Springfield?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Springfield, VA is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,503 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Capital Property Works (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 84 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Springfield?
ContractorsRanked ranks 84 excavating contractors serving Springfield, VA. 1 of them is based in Springfield; 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 Springfield are open 24/7?
22 ranked excavating contractors in Springfield post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Capital Property Works (#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 Springfield work on weekends?
46 of 84 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 28 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Capital Property Works (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Springfield excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 84 rated excavating contractors in Springfield is 4.8★, with a median of 16 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 2,719 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Springfield count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Springfield 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 Springfield
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 84 excavating contractors serving Springfield.
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