63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 28 Google reviews, the most in Wheeling.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Wheeling, WV (2026)
20 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Wheeling: Contractors Supply, CR Score 63/100; 4.5★ from 28 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 12 PM.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Max Porter Excavating, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 20.
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Most-reviewed: J Schultz Excavating LLC, 19 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 20 ranked after Contractors Supply; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
20 Wheeling excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 20 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Wheeling at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Contractors Supply | 63 | 4.5★ (28) | Wheeling | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | J Schultz Excavating LLC | 60 | 4.3★ (19) | Wheeling | Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | Max Porter Excavating | 59 | 5.0★ (3) | Wheeling | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | H P Excavating And Septic Cleaning | 57 | 4.2★ (10) | Wheeling | — | — |
| 5 | Sebring Excavating, LLC | 57 | 3.7★ (3) | Wheeling | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | M. Theaker & Son Excavating Inc | 56 | 4.5★ (6) | Wheeling | — | — |
| 7 | Boroski Excavating | 56 | 5.0★ (14) | Wheeling | — | — |
| 8 | Yost Excavating | 55 | 4.0★ (14) | Weirton, 18 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | J & R Excavating | 55 | 4.8★ (9) | Moundsville, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Blue Steel Fab, llc | 54 | 5.0★ (6) | Martins Ferry, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 20 best excavating contractors in Wheeling, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Wheeling
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wheeling
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Wheeling
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wheeling
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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.
Based in Wheeling
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wheeling
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Weirton, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Moundsville, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Martins Ferry, 3 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Steubenville, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Steubenville, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Masonry contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Moundsville, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Moundsville, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Wheeling
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Steubenville, 21 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Steubenville, 20 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Washington, 24 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 1.0★ 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, 24 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.8★ from 18 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Weirton, 20 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Wheeling
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 |
|---|---|---|
| BlueRock Excavation | 20 mi | |
| BrightClean Wheeling LLC | 5.0★ (11) | In Wheeling |
| Butera's Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Hammer Outdoor Services | 20 mi | |
| Hillberry Excavation LLC | In Wheeling | |
| Hummel Concrete & Excavating, LLC. | 5.0★ (1) | In Wheeling |
| KIDD Excavating | 13 mi | |
| Klug Construction Systems, LLC | In Wheeling | |
| MAKA Energy Solutions | In Wheeling | |
| Mc Farland Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Wheeling |
| O'Brien's Companies | 1.0★ (1) | In Wheeling |
| Panhandle Construction and Remodeling | 5.0★ (1) | In Wheeling |
| R W Moodie & Son Excavating | 4.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Rich Link Excavating | In Wheeling | |
| Saints Roofing and Construction | 4.9★ (286) | In Wheeling |
| Taylor Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| TEC-B EARTHMOVING | In Wheeling | |
| Templin Craig | In Wheeling | |
| Tim Templin Trucking & Excavating | In Wheeling | |
| Wein's Mold Remediation Service in Wheeling, WV | 3.7★ (9) | In Wheeling |
How we ranked Wheeling excavating contractors
We scored 20 Wheeling 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 Wheeling 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 Wheeling: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Wheeling?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Wheeling, WV is Contractors Supply with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.5★ from 28 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 12 PM. J Schultz Excavating LLC (#2) and Max Porter Excavating (#3) follow. We ranked 20 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Wheeling?
ContractorsRanked ranks 20 excavating contractors serving Wheeling, WV. 8 of them are based in Wheeling; 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 Wheeling are open 24/7?
4 ranked excavating contractors in Wheeling post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Max Porter Excavating (#3), Blue Steel Fab, llc (#10) and Scott's lawncare and Property Maintenance (#11). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Wheeling work on weekends?
8 of 20 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Contractors Supply (#1), Max Porter Excavating (#3) and Sebring Excavating, LLC (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Wheeling excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 20 rated excavating contractors in Wheeling is 4.4★, with a median of 8 reviews. Contractors Supply has the most, 28 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 Wheeling count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Wheeling 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 Wheeling
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 20 excavating contractors serving Wheeling.
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