60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, the most in Waynesboro.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Waynesboro, VA (2026)
26 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Waynesboro: Butler Excavating and Septic, CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews.
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Most-reviewed: Bobby Jones Plumbing & Excavating, 24 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 26 ranked after Butler Excavating and Septic; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
26 Waynesboro excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 26 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Waynesboro at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Butler Excavating and Septic | 60 | 5.0★ (33) | Stuarts Draft, 9 mi away | Overall |
| 2 | Brooks land services llc | 58 | 5.0★ (19) | Stuarts Draft, 8 mi away | — |
| 3 | Topside Siteworks | 56 | 4.8★ (15) | Stuarts Draft, 8 mi away | — |
| 4 | Doodle's Backhoe Services | 56 | 5.0★ (12) | Stuarts Draft, 8 mi away | — |
| 5 | GoodEx | 55 | 4.8★ (18) | Harrisonburg, 25 mi away | — |
| 6 | Eavers Brothers Excavating Inc | 55 | 4.9★ (10) | Stuarts Draft, 9 mi away | — |
| 7 | Bobby Jones Plumbing & Excavating | 54 | 5.0★ (24) | Staunton, 12 mi away | Most reviews |
| 8 | Plecker Construction Co | 54 | 4.5★ (6) | Staunton, 13 mi away | — |
| 9 | Garland F Easter & Sons | 53 | 3.7★ (3) | Fishersville, 7 mi away | — |
| 10 | Linco Inc | 53 | 4.3★ (3) | Waynesboro | — |
The 26 best excavating contractors in Waynesboro, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Stuarts Draft, 8 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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.
Based in Stuarts Draft, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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.
Based in Stuarts Draft, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 GoodEx
Based in Harrisonburg, 25 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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.
Based in Stuarts Draft, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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.
Based in Staunton, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Staunton, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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.
Based in Fishersville, 7 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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.
#10 Linco Inc
Based in Waynesboro
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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.
Based in Harrisonburg, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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.
Based in Waynesboro
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Staunton, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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.
Based in Bridgewater, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Staunton, 11 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 15 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#16 Digs, Inc.
Based in Charlottesville, 24 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.1★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Stuarts Draft, 16 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Stuarts Draft, 22 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Staunton, 16 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bridgewater, 22 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 13 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Harrisonburg, 23 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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.
#22 W Boutros & Co
Based in Fishersville, 5 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlottesville, 22 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlottesville, 20 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlottesville, 13 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 26 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #26, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Millennium Construction llc | 41 | 4.0★ (3) | 24 mi |
Also serving Waynesboro
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Star Excavating, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Arnold Excavation & Hauling, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 2 mi |
| Blue Fox Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Waynesboro |
| Blue Ridge Rock Services LLC | 21 mi | |
| C W Shifflett Excavating | In Waynesboro | |
| Chads Backhoe | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Christian & Associates Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Earthworks Excavating Inc | 22 mi | |
| Fielder's Choice Enterprises | 22 mi | |
| Guy C Eavers Excavating Corporation | 2.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Handley Excavating | 19 mi | |
| Handley Excavation & Development LLC | 15 mi | |
| J and M Infrastructure LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| J.Johnson's Excavation & Fencing LLC | 16 mi | |
| Kirtley Construction, LLC. | 22 mi | |
| Meadow Mountain General Contractors | 1.0★ (1) | In Waynesboro |
| Precision Land Clearing | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Pyramid Excavation | 18 mi | |
| Ridgetop Excavating L.L.C | 1.0★ (1) | In Waynesboro |
| Vess Excavating Contractors | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
How we ranked Waynesboro excavating contractors
We scored 26 Waynesboro 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 Waynesboro 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 Waynesboro: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Waynesboro?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Waynesboro, VA is Butler Excavating and Septic with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews. Brooks land services llc (#2) and Topside Siteworks (#3) follow. We ranked 26 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Waynesboro?
ContractorsRanked ranks 26 excavating contractors serving Waynesboro, VA. 2 of them are based in Waynesboro; 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 Waynesboro work on weekends?
2 of 26 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Wells Home Builders (#12) and Top Notch Tree Service (#18). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Waynesboro excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 26 rated excavating contractors in Waynesboro is 4.8★, with a median of 11 reviews. Butler Excavating and Septic 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 Waynesboro count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Waynesboro 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 Waynesboro
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 26 excavating contractors serving Waynesboro.
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