58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in St. Charles, MD (2026)
59 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in St. Charles: L&S Dirt Work, CR Score 58/100; 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 12 PM.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 59.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 2,719 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 59 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
59 St. Charles excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 14 are open 24/7, 27 open Saturdays and 15 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 59 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in St. Charles at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L&S Dirt Work | 58 | 5.0★ (27) | St. Charles | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.9★ (1,029) | Alexandria, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (2,383) | Dale City, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.8★ (2,719) | Washington, D.C., 24 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.8★ (1,503) | Springfield, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Reliable Contracting Company, Inc. - Southern Office | 55 | 4.7★ (7) | Waldorf, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Capital Property Works | 55 | 5.0★ (18) | California, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 54 | 4.8★ (463) | Greater Upper Marlboro, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Southern Shores Septic & Excavating | 54 | 5.0★ (109) | Waldorf, 9 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Real Tree-Tree Service | 54 | 4.9★ (69) | La Plata, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 59 best excavating contractors in St. Charles, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Alexandria, 13 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Dale City, 21 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Washington, D.C., 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,719 Google reviews, the most in St. Charles.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Springfield, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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.
Based in Waldorf, 3 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in California, 22 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Greater Upper Marlboro, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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.
Based in Waldorf, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 109 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in La Plata, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 69 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in California, 16 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Arlington, 23 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Rosaryville, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 220 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in California, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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.
#15 KBD Excavating
Based in California, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Waldorf, 1 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Alexandria, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in La Plata, 8 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waldorf, 3 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lorton, 17 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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.
Based in Fort Washington, 13 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ 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 Washington, D.C., 11 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 123 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#23 METRO EARTHWORKS
Based in Lorton, 16 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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.
Based in Waldorf, 21 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Accokeek, 10 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
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 59 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving St. Charles
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Adams Contracting, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Automated Graphic Systems | 5.0★ (1) | In St. Charles |
| CB Site & Dirt Works Excavation | 1 mi | |
| CBM Enterprises LLC | 1 mi | |
| Cherry Hill Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Harris Excavating Solutions, L.L.C. | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Herbert Excavating | 11 mi | |
| JAG's Excavation & Renovation LLC | 2.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Lockhart Excavating llc | 9 mi | |
| Middleton Backhoe Service LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 3 mi |
| PDN Services LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Prime Land and Property Services | 4 mi | |
| Ronnie Owens Jr Construction and Landscaping | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| SOMD Junk Removal, LLC | 11 mi | |
| Strittmatter Metro | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Thanks Paul | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Wayne M Clarke Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Willis V Fowler Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Windsor site work | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Wrecking Corporation of America Inc | 3.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
How we ranked St. Charles excavating contractors
We scored 59 St. Charles 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 St. Charles 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 St. Charles: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in St. Charles?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in St. Charles, MD is L&S Dirt Work with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 12 PM. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 59 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in St. Charles?
ContractorsRanked ranks 59 excavating contractors serving St. Charles, MD. 1 of them is based in St. Charles; 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 St. Charles are open 24/7?
14 ranked excavating contractors in St. Charles post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in St. Charles work on weekends?
27 of 59 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 15 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are L&S Dirt Work (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do St. Charles excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 59 rated excavating contractors in St. Charles is 4.9★, with a median of 13 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 St. Charles count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the St. Charles 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 St. Charles
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 59 excavating contractors serving St. Charles.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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