Ranked #1 in Timberlake
Based in Forest, 3 mi away
59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 150 Google reviews, the most in Timberlake.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Timberlake, VA (2026)
19 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Timberlake: Roto-Rooter Lynchburg: Plumbing & Drain Cleaning, CR Score 59/100; 4.5★ from 150 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Tunstall's Excavating, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #8 of 19.
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Most-reviewed: Scott's Mulch & More, Inc., 38 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 19 ranked after Roto-Rooter Lynchburg: Plumbing & Drain Cleaning; ranked #9.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
19 Timberlake excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 10 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 19 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Lynchburg ranking. See Excavating contractors in Lynchburg
Top 10 excavating contractors in Timberlake at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Lynchburg: Plumbing & Drain Cleaning | 59 | 4.5★ (150) | Forest, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Shiloh Land Management LLC | 56 | 4.9★ (27) | Bedford, 13 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | Cricket Excavating | 56 | 4.3★ (16) | Forest, 4 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Craig Land & Properties LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (7) | Forest, 4 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Thornton's Bobcat Service | 55 | 3.3★ (7) | Forest, 2 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Counts & Dobyns Excavating Inc | 54 | 3.7★ (9) | Forest, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | C3 Excavation | 54 | 5.0★ (5) | Lynchburg, 6 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Tunstall's Excavating | 53 | 5.0★ (5) | Roanoke, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 9 | Scott's Mulch & More, Inc. | 52 | 4.4★ (38) | Lynchburg, 5 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 10 | Marshall Schmitt, Inc. | 52 | 3.0★ (4) | Lynchburg, 2 mi away | — | — |
The 19 best excavating contractors in Timberlake, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Bedford, 13 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Forest, 4 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Forest, 4 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Forest, 2 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ 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 Forest, 6 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ 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 Lynchburg, 6 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Roanoke, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Lynchburg, 5 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 38 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lynchburg, 2 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#11 Lawn Pros
Based in Forest, 6 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lynchburg, 9 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lynchburg, 23 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Forest, 10 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 30 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bedford, 18 mi away
48/100CR 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.
#16 Hurst Landworks
Based in Forest, 9 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Forestry service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bedford, 15 mi away
47/100CR 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, 14 mi away
47/100CR 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, 15 mi away
46/100CR 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.
How we ranked Timberlake excavating contractors
We scored 19 Timberlake 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 Timberlake 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 Timberlake: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Timberlake?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Timberlake, VA is Roto-Rooter Lynchburg: Plumbing & Drain Cleaning with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.5★ from 150 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Shiloh Land Management LLC (#2) and Cricket Excavating (#3) follow. We ranked 19 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Timberlake are open 24/7?
2 ranked excavating contractors in Timberlake post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Lynchburg: Plumbing & Drain Cleaning (#1) and Tunstall's Excavating (#8). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Timberlake work on weekends?
10 of 19 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Lynchburg: Plumbing & Drain Cleaning (#1), Shiloh Land Management LLC (#2) and Cricket Excavating (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Timberlake excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 19 rated excavating contractors in Timberlake is 4.9★, with a median of 8 reviews. Roto-Rooter Lynchburg: Plumbing & Drain Cleaning has the most, 150 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 Timberlake count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Timberlake 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 Timberlake
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 19 excavating contractors serving Timberlake.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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