61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,173 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Williamsburg, VA (2026)
10 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Williamsburg: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 61/100; 4.9★ from 1,173 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 #2 of 10.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,957 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 10 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
10 Williamsburg excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 10 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Williamsburg at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 61 | 4.9★ (1,173) | Williamsburg | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.8★ (1,957) | Hampton, 25 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Virginia Commonwealth Land Management | 55 | 5.0★ (9) | Portsmouth Heights, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | AMI Electric – Electrical, Excavation & Site Lighting Services | 53 | 4.7★ (126) | Newport News, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | John R Edwards Jr Inc | 50 | 3.7★ (3) | Smithfield, 18 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Bryant's Excavation Inc | 48 | 3.7★ (3) | Smithfield, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Mitchell's Construction Concepts | 48 | 5.0★ (3) | Hampton, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Warrick Concrete Services, Inc. | 47 | 5.0★ (10) | Hampton, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Commercial Concrete | 46 | 4.9★ (57) | Hampton, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Shovel Kings | 42 | 4.2★ (22) | Hampton, 25 mi away | — | — |
The 10 best excavating contractors in Williamsburg, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Hampton, 25 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,957 Google reviews, the most in Williamsburg.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portsmouth Heights, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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.
Based in Newport News, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 126 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Smithfield, 18 mi away
50/100CR 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 Smithfield, 22 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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.
Based in Hampton, 13 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hampton, 5 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hampton, 17 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 Shovel Kings
Based in Hampton, 25 mi away
42/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Masonry contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Williamsburg
8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Beamer Construction Corporation | 5.0★ (1) | In Williamsburg |
| Bronco Construction | In Williamsburg | |
| Custom Asphalt & Sealcoating | In Williamsburg | |
| Masters Touch Construction | 3.5★ (2) | In Williamsburg |
| OKJ Construction Co | 5.0★ (1) | In Williamsburg |
| TMG Construction Corporation | In Williamsburg | |
| Virginia Vinyl Siding Inc.- Remodeling Unlimited Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Zandler Inc. | 20 mi |
How we ranked Williamsburg excavating contractors
We scored 10 Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Williamsburg?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Williamsburg, VA is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.9★ from 1,173 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Virginia Commonwealth Land Management (#3) follow. We ranked 10 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Williamsburg?
ContractorsRanked ranks 10 excavating contractors serving Williamsburg, VA. 1 of them is based in Williamsburg; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 8 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Williamsburg are open 24/7?
5 ranked excavating contractors in Williamsburg post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Virginia Commonwealth Land Management (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Williamsburg work on weekends?
6 of 10 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Virginia Commonwealth Land Management (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Williamsburg excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 10 rated excavating contractors in Williamsburg is 4.8★, with a median of 16 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,957 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Williamsburg count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 10 excavating contractors serving Williamsburg.
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