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Best Excavating Contractors in Staunton, VA (2026)

32 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Staunton: Plecker Construction Co, CR Score 57/100; 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews.

  2. 4

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Simply Excavating LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 32.

  3. 5

    Most-reviewed: White Oak Landscaping & Grading LLC, 83 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 32 ranked; ranked #5.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

32 Staunton excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 32 rated businesses.

Top 10 excavating contractors in Staunton at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Staunton at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Plecker Construction Co574.5★ (6)Staunton—Overall
2Honest Excavating LLC565.0★ (37)Harrisonburg, 25 mi awaySat · Evenings—
3Brooks land services llc565.0★ (19)Stuarts Draft, 11 mi away——
4Simply Excavating LLC555.0★ (9)Harrisonburg, 22 mi away24/7Emergencies
5White Oak Landscaping & Grading LLC554.9★ (83)Tuckahoe, 21 mi awaySat · EveningsMost reviews
6Bobby Jones Plumbing & Excavating555.0★ (24)Staunton——
7Butler Excavating and Septic555.0★ (33)Stuarts Draft, 19 mi away——
8Topside Siteworks554.8★ (15)Stuarts Draft, 9 mi away——
9GoodEx554.8★ (18)Harrisonburg, 21 mi away——
10Doodle's Backhoe Services555.0★ (12)Stuarts Draft, 9 mi away——

The 32 best excavating contractors in Staunton, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Ranked #1 in Staunton

    #1 Plecker Construction Co

    Based in Staunton

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    172 Parkersburg Turnpike, Staunton, VA 24401
    View profile for Plecker Construction Co(540) 885-8964

  2. #2 Honest Excavating LLC

    Based in Harrisonburg, 25 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    4168 Singers Glen Rd, Harrisonburg, VA 22802
    View profile for Honest Excavating LLC(540) 405-2910

  3. #3 Brooks land services llc

    Based in Stuarts Draft, 11 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    99 Rankin Ln, Stuarts Draft, VA 24477
    View profile for Brooks land services llc(540) 471-6187

  4. #4 Simply Excavating LLC

    Based in Harrisonburg, 22 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 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.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1164 S High St Ste 203, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
    View profile for Simply Excavating LLC(540) 578-7228

  7. #7 Butler Excavating and Septic

    Based in Stuarts Draft, 19 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7852 Rockfish Valley Hwy Suite C, Afton, VA 22920
    View profile for Butler Excavating and Septic(434) 241-8989

  8. #8 Topside Siteworks

    Based in Stuarts Draft, 9 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Topside Siteworks(540) 241-8657

  9. #9 GoodEx

    Based in Harrisonburg, 21 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews
    Address
    104 Meigs Ln, Dayton, VA 22821
    View profile for GoodEx(540) 879-3149

  10. #10 Doodle's Backhoe Services

    Based in Stuarts Draft, 9 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    Stuarts Draft Hwy, Stuarts Draft, VA 24477
    View profile for Doodle's Backhoe Services(540) 849-8951

  12. #12 Commonwealth Excavating Inc

    Based in Staunton

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.5★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–5 PM · Fri 7 AM–3:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    40 Sutton Rd #897, Verona, VA 24482
    View profile for Commonwealth Excavating Inc(540) 248-2000

  13. #13 Eavers Brothers Excavating Inc

    Based in Stuarts Draft, 9 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–3:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    355 Draft Ave, Stuarts Draft, VA 24477
    View profile for Eavers Brothers Excavating Inc(540) 337-1151

  14. #14 Garland F Easter & Sons

    Based in Fishersville, 5 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    164 Old Goose Crk Rd, Fishersville, VA 22939
    View profile for Garland F Easter & Sons(540) 886-7649

  17. #17 Momentum Earthworks

    Based in Harrisonburg, 19 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1500 Pleasants Dr, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
    View profile for Momentum Earthworks(540) 564-1986

  20. #20 Walkers Landworx LLC

    Based in Stuarts Draft, 11 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Walkers Landworx LLC(540) 649-6872

  21. #21 TSG LLC

    Based in Harrisonburg, 24 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 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.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 6 AM–10 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    281 N Mason St, Harrisonburg, VA 22802
    View profile for TSG LLC(540) 271-8772

  23. #23 Linco Inc

    Based in Waynesboro, 11 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7 Ellis Ln, Waynesboro, VA 22980
    View profile for Linco Inc(540) 949-0370

  24. #24 Wells Home Builders

    Based in Waynesboro, 9 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    Monroe Building, 27 Stoneridge Dr Suite 209, Waynesboro, VA 22980
    View profile for Wells Home Builders(540) 370-9910

  25. #25 Sitework South

    Based in South Suffolk, 21 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 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.

    • 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    View profile for Sitework South(757) 539-0846

All 32 excavating contractors

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #32, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.

excavating contractors in Staunton, ranks 26 to 32
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Tim Evans Inc485.0★ (3)21 mi
27Partners Excavating Co484.5★ (13)19 mi
28Maust Enterprises of Va483.7★ (3)19 mi
29SS Grading472.8★ (11)21 mi
30W Boutros & Co465.0★ (4)7 mi
31Millennium Construction llc434.0★ (3)14 mi
32Frontier to Finish425.0★ (4)24 mi

Also serving Staunton

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.

Unranked excavating contractors serving Staunton
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
2C's Contractor14 mi
5-Star Excavating, LLC5.0★ (2)12 mi
AJC Land & Gravel5.0★ (1)17 mi
All Around Property Services LLC21 mi
Arnold Excavation & Hauling, LLC5.0★ (1)12 mi
Blue Fox Services5.0★ (1)12 mi
Blue Ridge Rock Services LLC18 mi
C W Shifflett Excavating14 mi
Construction Services LLC21 mi
Cornerstone dirtworks LLC5.0★ (5)In Staunton
Guy C Eavers Excavating Corporation2.0★ (1)In Staunton
J and M Infrastructure LLC5.0★ (1)10 mi
KMK Underground, Inc.1.0★ (1)21 mi
Meadow Mountain General Contractors1.0★ (1)9 mi
Mountainways Construction5.0★ (2)21 mi
Precision Land Clearing5.0★ (1)7 mi
Ridgetop Excavating L.L.C1.0★ (1)12 mi
RL Bowman LLC14 mi
Rowzies LandWorx LLCIn Staunton
Valley Services21 mi

How we ranked Staunton excavating contractors

We scored 32 Staunton 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Staunton data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Excavating contractors in Staunton: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Staunton?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Staunton, VA is Plecker Construction Co with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews. Honest Excavating LLC (#2) and Brooks land services llc (#3) follow. We ranked 32 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Staunton?

ContractorsRanked ranks 32 excavating contractors serving Staunton, VA. 5 of them are based in Staunton; 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 Staunton are open 24/7?

2 ranked excavating contractors in Staunton post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Simply Excavating LLC (#4) and Metropolitan Paving (#16). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Staunton work on weekends?

9 of 32 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Honest Excavating LLC (#2), Simply Excavating LLC (#4) and White Oak Landscaping & Grading LLC (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Staunton excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 32 rated excavating contractors in Staunton is 4.9★, with a median of 12 reviews. White Oak Landscaping & Grading LLC has the most, 83 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 Staunton count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Staunton 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 Staunton

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 32 excavating contractors serving Staunton.

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