62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Auburn, ME (2026)
78 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Auburn: Seth T. Flaherty Construction, CR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 5
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Jolin Paving & Excavating, Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 78.
- 41
Most-reviewed: Schiavi Homes, 54 Google reviews at 3.5★, the most of 78 ranked; ranked #41.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
78 Auburn excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 28 open Saturdays and 13 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 78 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Auburn at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seth T. Flaherty Construction | 62 | 5.0★ (20) | Auburn | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Clearview Enterprises Excavation | 62 | 5.0★ (30) | Auburn | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Atlas Earthworks LLC | 61 | 5.0★ (16) | Auburn | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Dube Gravel Co Inc | 60 | 4.8★ (17) | Lewiston, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Jolin Paving & Excavating, Inc. | 59 | 5.0★ (30) | West Boylston, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 6 | Washburn & Son Excavating | 58 | 4.1★ (12) | Auburn | — | — |
| 7 | Higher Expectations General Contracting & Excavation | 58 | 5.0★ (43) | Auburn | Evenings | — |
| 8 | L A Allen Groundwork | 58 | 5.0★ (10) | Auburn | Sat | — |
| 9 | Dunn Earthworks | 58 | 5.0★ (3) | Auburn | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Milledge Construction | 58 | 5.0★ (3) | Auburn | 24/7 | — |
The 78 best excavating contractors in Auburn, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Auburn
62/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lewiston, 3 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in West Boylston, 8 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Auburn
58/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn
58/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn
58/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Auburn
58/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Lewiston, 3 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lisbon, 6 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Billerica, 8 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn
58/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#15 R & S Excavation
Based in Auburn
58/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lisbon, 3 mi away
56/100CR 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 K & K Excavating
Based in Auburn
56/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Yarmouth, 20 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lisbon, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bath, 25 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn
56/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 South Berwick, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn
56/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Auburn
55/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#25 Hird Contracting
Based in Auburn
55/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability 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 78 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A Property Solution of Maine | 5.0★ (1) | In Auburn |
| Bubier Construction Inc | 3.0★ (2) | In Auburn |
| Complete Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | In Auburn |
| D & K Excavation LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Auburn |
| D. Coady & Son Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | In Auburn |
| DB Enterprise Excavation & Landscaping | 5.0★ (1) | In Auburn |
| Dirigo Earthwork | 5.0★ (2) | In Auburn |
| EA construction Adao | In Auburn | |
| Fineline Groundcare | 5.0★ (1) | In Auburn |
| J&S Excavation, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Auburn |
| JMH Excavation LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Auburn |
| K.J. BANCROFT L.L.C. | 5.0★ (2) | In Auburn |
| Larrabee's Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Auburn |
| Lukes outdoor service | 5.0★ (2) | In Auburn |
| McKechnie Family Excavation & Earthworks LLC. | 5.0★ (1) | In Auburn |
| Murphy Industries | 4.0★ (1) | In Auburn |
| Nat Hemond Excavation LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Auburn |
| OB Construction LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Auburn |
| Ray and Pac General Contractors | 5.0★ (4) | In Auburn |
| SWA Painting and Construction LLC | 5.0★ (15) | In Auburn |
How we ranked Auburn excavating contractors
We scored 78 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, ME is Seth T. Flaherty Construction with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Clearview Enterprises Excavation (#2) and Atlas Earthworks LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 78 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Auburn?
ContractorsRanked ranks 78 excavating contractors serving Auburn, ME. 28 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?
7 ranked excavating contractors in Auburn post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Jolin Paving & Excavating, Inc. (#5), Dunn Earthworks (#9) and Milledge Construction (#10). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Auburn work on weekends?
28 of 78 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 13 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Seth T. Flaherty Construction (#1), Clearview Enterprises Excavation (#2) and Atlas Earthworks LLC (#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 78 rated excavating contractors in Auburn is 4.8★, with a median of 7 reviews. Schiavi Homes has the most, 54 reviews, and ranks #41. 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 78 excavating contractors serving Auburn.
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