60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Bristol, CT (2026)
219 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Bristol: S&S EXCAVATING L.L.C., CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): IRON HORSE INDUSTRIES, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 219.
- 11
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,144 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 219 ranked; ranked #11.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
219 Bristol excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 45 are open 24/7, 135 open Saturdays and 79 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 219 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Bristol at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | S&S EXCAVATING L.L.C. | 60 | 5.0★ (17) | Bristol | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | IRON HORSE INDUSTRIES | 58 | 5.0★ (4) | Bristol | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Earth Contractors, LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (4) | Bristol | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (662) | Waterbury, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (159) | Bristol | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Valley View Excavating, LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (16) | Plainville, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Marek family landscape and excavation inc | 58 | 5.0★ (60) | Bristol | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Third Hand Earthworks | 58 | 4.9★ (123) | Simsbury Center, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Northwest Dirtworks LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (21) | Bristol | Sat | — |
| 10 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (687) | Meriden, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 219 best excavating contractors in Bristol, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Bristol
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Bristol
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Waterbury, 10 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 662 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bristol
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 159 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plainville, 4 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Bristol
58/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Simsbury Center, 19 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 123 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bristol
58/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Meriden, 12 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 687 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hartford, 16 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,144 Google reviews, the most in Bristol.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cheshire, 11 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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.
#13 American Rooter
Based in Plymouth, 9 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 280 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Middlebury, 13 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Southbury, 21 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newington, 11 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Newington, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 152 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Windsor Locks, 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bristol
55/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#20 Decks & More LLC
Based in Plymouth, 5 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plainville, 4 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#22 Developez LLC
Based in Plymouth, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bristol
55/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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.
#24 EarthTech+
Based in New Milford, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Meriden, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
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 219 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Bristol
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-1 Enterprises LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Bristol |
| Atlas Excavating, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | In Bristol |
| Bouthiller Line Construction, Formerly Creative Surveying | In Bristol | |
| Cleanup kangaroo | 5.0★ (41) | In Bristol |
| Coastal Masonry, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Bristol |
| Desmarais Property Maintenance | 5.0★ (2) | In Bristol |
| Dry Top Roofing CT | 5.0★ (5) | In Bristol |
| Express Kitchens Factory Outlet: Bristol | 3.8★ (5) | In Bristol |
| JNE Woodworking | In Bristol | |
| LaChapelle Excavating, LLC | In Bristol | |
| Martin Saavedra Landscaping and Tree Removal LLC | 5.0★ (3) | In Bristol |
| Mave Lorian Flooring | In Bristol | |
| mil constrution llc | In Bristol | |
| Nailed It Contractors LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Bristol |
| Nano Construction LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Bristol |
| OT masonry | 5.0★ (1) | In Bristol |
| Premier Outdoor Services LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| River Valley Construction Company, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Bristol |
| Rod Quality Construction LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Bristol |
| TG Lanscaping | In Bristol |
How we ranked Bristol excavating contractors
We scored 219 Bristol 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 2, 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 Bristol 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 Bristol: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Bristol?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Bristol, CT is S&S EXCAVATING L.L.C. with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. IRON HORSE INDUSTRIES (#2) and Earth Contractors, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 219 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Bristol?
ContractorsRanked ranks 219 excavating contractors serving Bristol, CT. 14 of them are based in Bristol; 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 Bristol are open 24/7?
45 ranked excavating contractors in Bristol post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are S&S EXCAVATING L.L.C. (#1), IRON HORSE INDUSTRIES (#2) and Earth Contractors, LLC (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Bristol work on weekends?
135 of 219 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 79 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are S&S EXCAVATING L.L.C. (#1), IRON HORSE INDUSTRIES (#2) and Earth Contractors, LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Bristol excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 219 rated excavating contractors in Bristol is 5.0★, with a median of 9 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,144 reviews, and ranks #11. 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 Bristol count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Bristol 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 Bristol
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 219 excavating contractors serving Bristol.
- November 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.
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