62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 95 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Best Excavating Contractors in Auburn, MA (2026)
189 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Auburn: Rock Splitters Inc., CR Score 62/100; 4.8★ from 95 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Duke Scapes, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 189.
- 4
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,228 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 189 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
189 Auburn excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 40 are open 24/7, 115 open Saturdays and 59 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 189 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Auburn at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rock Splitters Inc. | 62 | 4.8★ (95) | Charlton, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Duke Scapes | 59 | 5.0★ (37) | Webster, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Earthworks Site Development & Utilities Inc | 59 | 5.0★ (23) | Grafton, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.8★ (1,228) | Worcester, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (1,069) | Marlborough, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Earth Shaper Services, LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (21) | Thompson, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Jpc Septic & Title 5 Inspection | 57 | 5.0★ (133) | Holden, 16 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Orloff Tree Service & Excavation | 57 | 5.0★ (103) | Auburn | Sat | — |
| 9 | RJL Contracting | 57 | 5.0★ (16) | Amherst, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Helgerson's Environmental & Septic | 56 | 4.9★ (105) | Charlton, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 189 best excavating contractors in Auburn, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
#2 Duke Scapes
Based in Webster, 10 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Grafton, 8 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Worcester, 10 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,228 Google reviews, the most in Auburn.
Based in Marlborough, 15 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,069 Google reviews.
Based in Thompson, 7 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Holden, 16 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 133 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Auburn
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 103 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based in Amherst, 13 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Charlton, 5 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 105 Google reviews.
#11 Batten DirtWorks
Based in Athol, 25 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Putnam, 23 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Grafton, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Charlton, 12 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Berkley, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Auburn
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 33 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Milford, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Holden, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Medway, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Charlton, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Natick, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Enfield, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Eastham, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Spencer, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
#25 Rymin LLC
Based in Auburn
54/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
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 189 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Auburn
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4Ever Exteriors | 5.0★ (35) | In Auburn |
| Boston Kings | 5.0★ (1) | In Auburn |
| Complete Paving Services | In Auburn | |
| DeMeule excavation | 3.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| E'Bros Property Services, Inc. | In Auburn | |
| Giacopello and Sons LLC Building Remodeling Excavation | In Auburn | |
| Gramps Lawn Care & Construction Inc. | 4.8★ (21) | In Auburn |
| Groundscapes Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| HD Excavation | In Auburn | |
| J A Polito & Sons | 1.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Jim Patterson Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Macura Excavating | 3.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| MARC CURTIS CONSTRUCTION SERVICES | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Marois Bros Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Mcdonald Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Mills Development & Construction | 4.8★ (5) | In Auburn |
| Mortimer J S | 5.0★ (1) | In Auburn |
| R J Wood Inc | In Auburn | |
| Wescott Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Yeti Energy Solutions | 4.6★ (11) | In Auburn |
How we ranked Auburn excavating contractors
We scored 189 Auburn 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 Auburn 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 Auburn: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Auburn?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Auburn, MA is Rock Splitters Inc. with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.8★ from 95 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Duke Scapes (#2) and Earthworks Site Development & Utilities Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 189 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Auburn?
ContractorsRanked ranks 189 excavating contractors serving Auburn, MA. 5 of them are based in Auburn; 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 Auburn are open 24/7?
40 ranked excavating contractors in Auburn post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Rock Splitters Inc. (#1), Duke Scapes (#2) and Earthworks Site Development & Utilities Inc (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Auburn work on weekends?
115 of 189 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 59 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Rock Splitters Inc. (#1), Duke Scapes (#2) and Earthworks Site Development & Utilities Inc (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Auburn excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 189 rated excavating contractors in Auburn is 5.0★, with a median of 9 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,228 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Auburn count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Auburn 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 Auburn
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 189 excavating contractors serving Auburn.
- November 2026: 6 duplicate listings merged.
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