59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 434 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in West Chester, PA (2026)
94 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in West Chester: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 59/100; 4.9★ from 434 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 94.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,956 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 94 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
94 West Chester excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 24 are open 24/7, 59 open Saturdays and 35 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 94 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in West Chester at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.9★ (434) | West Chester | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Blue Cord Property Care | 59 | 5.0★ (76) | Coatesville, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (871) | Wilmington, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (1,182) | Norristown, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | DND Dumping | 56 | 5.0★ (45) | Chester, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (1,956) | Newark, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (373) | Media, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | ES Excavation | 55 | 5.0★ (19) | Coatesville, 9 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Chadds Ford Land and Grounds LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (47) | Glenolden, 17 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Rotonda Excavating | 55 | 5.0★ (34) | Phoenixville, 16 mi away | — | — |
The 94 best excavating contractors in West Chester, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Coatesville, 9 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 871 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norristown, 18 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,182 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#5 DND Dumping
Based in Chester, 17 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newark, 22 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,956 Google reviews, the most in West Chester.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Media, 12 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 373 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Coatesville, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Glenolden, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Phoenixville, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Limerick, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chester Springs, 5 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Philadelphia, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 888 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hockessin, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Downingtown, 6 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 50 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chester Springs, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#17 Pa Tank
Based in Ardmore, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 97 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Chester
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Paoli, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Chester Springs, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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.
#21 Scavo Solutions
Based in Brookhaven, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Glassboro, 19 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 75 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in King of Prussia, 16 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 115 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pottstown, 23 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Chester, 15 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 44 Google reviews.
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 94 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving West Chester
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Best Line Equipment | 4.3★ (57) | In West Chester |
| Big Cat Construction LLC | 5.0★ (3) | In West Chester |
| Brandywine Stormwater LLC | In West Chester | |
| Cam Constructions | 5.0★ (5) | In West Chester |
| Chester County Masonry Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | In West Chester |
| CMJ construction | In West Chester | |
| Eagle Seal Coating | 5.0★ (19) | In West Chester |
| G&M Contracting | 5.0★ (23) | In West Chester |
| Gary's Garage Door and Gate Services LLC | 5.0★ (95) | In West Chester |
| Golden Guys Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In West Chester |
| Havora Construction LLC | 5.0★ (23) | In West Chester |
| Hickman Sanitation Service | 4.8★ (20) | In West Chester |
| Iddings Electric Inc | 5.0★ (7) | In West Chester |
| JHL Deck Builders - West Chester | In West Chester | |
| Keeler Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In West Chester |
| Local Roofing & Exteriors | 5.0★ (34) | In West Chester |
| OnSite Management, Inc. | 4.9★ (83) | In West Chester |
| Padula Engineering Company | 4.9★ (24) | In West Chester |
| Squared Solutions | 3.7★ (3) | In West Chester |
| Strut Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In West Chester |
How we ranked West Chester excavating contractors
We scored 94 West Chester 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 West Chester 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 West Chester: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in West Chester?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in West Chester, PA is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.9★ from 434 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Blue Cord Property Care (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 94 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in West Chester?
ContractorsRanked ranks 94 excavating contractors serving West Chester, PA. 2 of them are based in West Chester; 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 West Chester are open 24/7?
24 ranked excavating contractors in West Chester post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), 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 West Chester work on weekends?
59 of 94 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 35 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Blue Cord Property Care (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do West Chester excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 94 rated excavating contractors in West Chester is 4.9★, with a median of 15 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,956 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 West Chester count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the West Chester 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 West Chester
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 94 excavating contractors serving West Chester.
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