60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Augusta, ME (2026)
48 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Augusta: Atlas Earthworks LLC, CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 4
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): DW Excavation LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 48.
- 9
Most-reviewed: J. Alan Landscape, 52 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 48 ranked; ranked #9.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
48 Augusta excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 21 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 48 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Augusta at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlas Earthworks LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (16) | Auburn, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Seth T. Flaherty Construction | 59 | 5.0★ (20) | Auburn, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Lizotte Construction | 57 | 5.0★ (7) | Augusta | Sat | — |
| 4 | DW Excavation LLC | 57 | 4.4★ (7) | Winslow, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Dunn Earthworks | 56 | 5.0★ (3) | Auburn, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | L A Allen Groundwork | 56 | 5.0★ (10) | Auburn, 10 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Alden Longfellow's Landscaping & Excavation | 56 | 4.9★ (46) | Auburn, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Earthworks of Maine, LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (4) | Augusta | Sat | — |
| 9 | J. Alan Landscape | 56 | 4.8★ (52) | Waterville, 7 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 10 | North Star Landworks Ltd. | 55 | 5.0★ (4) | Black Forest, 3 mi away | Sat | — |
The 48 best excavating contractors in Augusta, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Auburn, 12 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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.
Based in Augusta
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Winslow, 14 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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.
Based in Augusta
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Waterville, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 52 Google reviews, the most in Augusta.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Black Forest, 3 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Augusta
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Augusta
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Augusta
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Waterville, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 49 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Augusta
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Augusta
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lisbon, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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.
#18 MDC Excavation
Based in Topsham, 25 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#19 Pierce Works LLC
Based in Augusta
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Lewiston, 24 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Winslow, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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.
#23 R & S Excavation
Based in Auburn, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Augusta
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ 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, 24 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
All 48 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #48, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
Also serving Augusta
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Stones Landscaping and Restoration | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Asset Development, Inc. | 5.0★ (28) | In Augusta |
| Beaulieu Industries | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Bob Tondreau & Sons | In Augusta | |
| Bubier Construction Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Clarkco | 3.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Complete Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| D.M. Clement Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Augusta |
| Dirt Medics | 5.0★ (1) | In Augusta |
| FIRST CHOICE EXCAVTION | In Augusta | |
| GenCon Maine | In Augusta | |
| Gerald Mackenzie Contractors | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| James & Whitney Co.- | 4.1★ (10) | In Augusta |
| JR Allen Construction | 3.0★ (2) | In Augusta |
| Lessard's Landscaping & Excavation | In Augusta | |
| Lukes outdoor service | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Maine State Hardscape and Excavation LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Ouellette Sand & Gravel Inc | 5.0★ (4) | In Augusta |
| Singleton brothers construction llc | 5.0★ (2) | In Augusta |
| Will Co. Construction | In Augusta |
How we ranked Augusta excavating contractors
We scored 48 Augusta 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 Augusta 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 Augusta: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Augusta?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Augusta, ME is Atlas Earthworks LLC with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Seth T. Flaherty Construction (#2) and Lizotte Construction (#3) follow. We ranked 48 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Augusta?
ContractorsRanked ranks 48 excavating contractors serving Augusta, ME. 12 of them are based in Augusta; 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 Augusta are open 24/7?
6 ranked excavating contractors in Augusta post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are DW Excavation LLC (#4), Dunn Earthworks (#5) and Stanley's Septic & Construction (#14). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Augusta work on weekends?
21 of 48 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 9 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Atlas Earthworks LLC (#1), Seth T. Flaherty Construction (#2) and Lizotte Construction (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Augusta excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 48 rated excavating contractors in Augusta is 4.8★, with a median of 7 reviews. J. Alan Landscape has the most, 52 reviews, and ranks #9. 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 Augusta count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Augusta 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 Augusta
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 48 excavating contractors serving Augusta.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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