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Best Excavating Contractors in Branford, CT (2026)

189 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Branford: Ace Landscaping LLC, CR Score 67/100; 4.6★ from 31 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 2 PM.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Anderson Bros Sanitation & Excavating Inc, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 189.

  3. 3

    Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,345 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 189 ranked; ranked #3.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

189 Branford excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 42 are open 24/7, 118 open Saturdays and 68 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 189 rated businesses.

Top 10 excavating contractors in Branford at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Branford at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Ace Landscaping LLC674.6★ (31)Trumbull, 20 mi awaySatOverall
2Anderson Bros Sanitation & Excavating Inc594.9★ (111)Branford24/7Emergencies
3Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup584.7★ (1,345)New Haven, 5 mi away24/7Most reviews
4Prestige Property Maintenance LLC575.0★ (22)BranfordSat—
5Arrowdale Enterprises LLC575.0★ (7)Guilford, 6 mi away24/7—
6CourSell Construction574.6★ (38)Milford, 14 mi away24/7—
7Strollo's Excavation565.0★ (16)Cheshire, 17 mi away24/7—
8Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup564.8★ (1,306)Stratford, 19 mi away24/7—
9Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup554.9★ (421)Ansonia, 14 mi away24/7—
10Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup555.0★ (115)Hamden, 8 mi away24/7—

The 189 best excavating contractors in Branford, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Branford

    #1 Ace Landscaping LLC

    Based in Trumbull, 20 mi away

    67/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and its claimed profile: 4.6★ from 31 Google reviews, a claimed profile.

    • 4.6★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Ace Landscaping LLC(203) 205-9422
    In their words

    Founded in 2020, Ace Landscaping LLC has established itself as a leader in residential and commercial landscaping, delivering exceptional quality, precision, and customer-focused solutions. We take pride in our ability to transform outdoor spaces with innovative designs and meticulous maintenance, ensuring lasting beauty and functionality. We offer a full range of professional Maintenance & Design services tailored…

    From Ace Landscaping LLC's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  7. #7 Strollo's Excavation

    Based in Cheshire, 17 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    526 W Main St R, Cheshire, CT 06410
    View profile for Strollo's Excavation(203) 980-0698

  21. #21 Digger Excavation

    Based in Wallingford, 14 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    775 N Colony Rd, Wallingford, CT 06492
    View profile for Digger Excavation(203) 909-4181

  22. #22 Bessette Excavating

    Based in Hamden, 8 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    124 Wakefield St, Hamden, CT 06517
    View profile for Bessette Excavating(203) 936-9036

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.

excavating contractors in Branford, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup544.8★ (662)22 mi
27R.C. Property Services LLC545.0★ (80)6 mi
28'Tanks Be Gone' LLC544.9★ (24)16 mi
29Kelly's Pump Service LLC535.0★ (130)17 mi
30D E Sisk Hardscaping & Construction535.0★ (8)15 mi
31Shoreline Land Management LLC535.0★ (6)9 mi
32Gage Dirtworks534.9★ (19)16 mi
33McCourt Services535.0★ (5)7 mi
34Quiroga works llc535.0★ (8)18 mi
35Shorehaven Landscape535.0★ (47)In Branford
36Excavation Solutions LLC525.0★ (33)14 mi
37Unlimited Excavation and Construction Orange524.7★ (14)12 mi
38Earth Contractors, LLC525.0★ (4)22 mi
39Unlimited Excavation and Construction525.0★ (27)20 mi
40KW Excavation, LLC525.0★ (5)24 mi
41Libby Property Maintenance, LLC525.0★ (18)20 mi
42Sweeney Excavation Inc525.0★ (3)10 mi
43Valley Roofing LLC525.0★ (60)18 mi
44Lindahl Excavating LLC525.0★ (3)10 mi
45Page Excavation Inc523.0★ (4)9 mi
46Thomas Asphalt And Concrete514.6★ (36)10 mi
47Northwest Excavating LLC514.9★ (28)24 mi
48Pandolpho Industries515.0★ (9)17 mi
49Lior Excavating514.2★ (17)8 mi
50BBM Air duct & Dryer vent cleaning And Chimney inspector Services Of Ansonia CT514.3★ (8)15 mi

Also serving Branford

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.

Unranked excavating contractors serving Branford
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Aaron Environmental, Tank Removal & Maintenance Services5.0★ (2)21 mi
Ahearn & Sons LLC3.0★ (2)In Branford
Back Woods Land Clearing5.0★ (2)18 mi
Core Site Services is a certified minority-owned civil construction company.3.0★ (2)5 mi
Crosby's Northeast FoundationIn Branford
CT Restoration & Construction, IncIn Branford
CZAJA Brothers5.0★ (2)20 mi
Deitz Inc4.5★ (2)20 mi
DJM Excavation and Pools, LLC5.0★ (2)4 mi
Excavating & Hardscapes by J&R Landscaping4.0★ (1)In Branford
Holy Ground: Construction & Repair LLCIn Branford
Jason Walter Septic & Excavating5.0★ (1)In Branford
L.R.U CONSTRUCTION LLC5.0★ (8)In Branford
Laurel Hill Landscaping LLC5.0★ (2)In Branford
Marklyn Site Contractors Inc1.0★ (2)15 mi
Northeast Excavating Inc5.0★ (2)20 mi
R & M Custom Contractors5.0★ (2)19 mi
Richard M Hosley & Son IncIn Branford
RT HOME LLC5.0★ (7)In Branford
Weed Jim Land Clearing Services5.0★ (2)16 mi

How we ranked Branford excavating contractors

We scored 189 Branford 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Branford data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Excavating contractors in Branford: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Branford?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Branford, CT is Ace Landscaping LLC with a CR Score of 67/100. It has 4.6★ from 31 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 2 PM. Anderson Bros Sanitation & Excavating Inc (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 189 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Branford?

ContractorsRanked ranks 189 excavating contractors serving Branford, CT. 4 of them are based in Branford; 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 Branford are open 24/7?

42 ranked excavating contractors in Branford post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Anderson Bros Sanitation & Excavating Inc (#2), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) and Arrowdale Enterprises LLC (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Branford work on weekends?

118 of 189 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 68 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Ace Landscaping LLC (#1), Anderson Bros Sanitation & Excavating Inc (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Branford excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 189 rated excavating contractors in Branford is 5.0★, with a median of 14 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,345 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Branford count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Branford 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 Branford

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 189 excavating contractors serving Branford.
  2. November 2026: 5 duplicate listings merged.

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