60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,454 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Canton, MA (2026)
244 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Canton: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 60/100; 4.8★ from 2,454 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Jones Contracting, Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 244.
- 7
Most-reviewed: 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric, 3,912 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 244 ranked; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
244 Canton excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 38 are open 24/7, 134 open Saturdays and 72 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 244 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Canton at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 60 | 4.8★ (2,454) | Stoughton, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Jones Contracting, Inc. | 59 | 5.0★ (26) | Walpole, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (3,013) | Boston, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Braintree Landscape & Design | 57 | 5.0★ (14) | Quincy, 2 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Gold Standard Excavation, LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (4) | Brockton, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Ground Breaking Excavation | 56 | 5.0★ (17) | Medway, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric | 56 | 4.9★ (3,912) | Wakefield, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 8 | P&J Enterprises | 56 | 4.7★ (13) | East Bridgewater, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Civil Constructors | 56 | 5.0★ (3) | Canton | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | William McNeice Site Services | 56 | 3.8★ (6) | Canton | Sat · Sun | — |
The 244 best excavating contractors in Canton, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Walpole, 5 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Boston, 14 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,013 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Quincy, 2 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brockton, 3 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Medway, 13 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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.
Based in Wakefield, 24 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 3,912 Google reviews, the most in Canton.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Bridgewater, 13 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canton
56/100CR 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 Canton
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Quincy, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Foxborough, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hudson, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bridgewater, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wrentham, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norfolk, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 87 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canton
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ 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 Canton
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Foxborough, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brockton, 4 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Boston, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in West Bridgewater, 12 mi away
54/100CR 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.
Based in Milford, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Milford, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 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 244 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Canton
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alfa Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Bolalek Construction | In Canton | |
| Boston Contracting Services | In Canton | |
| C R & M Contracting | In Canton | |
| DGL Contracting LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Doherty Excavating Inc | In Canton | |
| Dolan & Co., Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| E. Watson Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Hagerty Landscaping | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Irving Trucking Co | 3.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Jem Industries Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| K & K Excavation Co Inc | 1.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Lamb Co Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Loam and Mulch | 3.5★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Next Level Environmental | 5.0★ (1) | In Canton |
| O'Connor Safety Corporation | 3.1★ (8) | In Canton |
| Simoni Construction | In Canton | |
| Steadfast Masonry Construction | 1.0★ (1) | In Canton |
| Trufant Industries, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Tuttle M J | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
How we ranked Canton excavating contractors
We scored 244 Canton 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 Canton 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 Canton: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Canton?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Canton, MA is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.8★ from 2,454 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Jones Contracting, Inc. (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 244 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Canton?
ContractorsRanked ranks 244 excavating contractors serving Canton, MA. 6 of them are based in Canton; 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 Canton are open 24/7?
38 ranked excavating contractors in Canton post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Jones Contracting, Inc. (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Canton work on weekends?
134 of 244 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 72 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Jones Contracting, Inc. (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Canton excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 244 rated excavating contractors in Canton is 4.9★, with a median of 8 reviews. 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric has the most, 3,912 reviews, and ranks #7. 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 Canton count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Canton 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 Canton
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 244 excavating contractors serving Canton.
- November 2026: 5 duplicate listings merged.
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