59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Chelmsford, MA (2026)
235 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Chelmsford: JC Mini Excavating, CR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 235.
- 5
Most-reviewed: 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric, 3,912 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 235 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
235 Chelmsford excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 46 are open 24/7, 132 open Saturdays and 68 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 235 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Chelmsford at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JC Mini Excavating | 59 | 5.0★ (30) | Tewksbury, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric | 59 | 5.0★ (443) | Chelmsford | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (1,146) | Lowell, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Amato Excavation | 58 | 5.0★ (16) | Billerica, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric | 58 | 4.9★ (3,912) | Wakefield, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 6 | Sparta Excavation llc | 58 | 4.9★ (33) | Hudson, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Absolute Site Excavation | 57 | 4.6★ (19) | Billerica, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Big Mike's Excavation and Vac Truck Services, LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (11) | Tewksbury, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Precision Excavation Services | 57 | 5.0★ (13) | Wilmington, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | WM Earthworks | 57 | 5.0★ (6) | Pinehurst, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 235 best excavating contractors in Chelmsford, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Chelmsford
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 443 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lowell, 4 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,146 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Billerica, 6 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Wakefield, 17 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 3,912 Google reviews, the most in Chelmsford.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hudson, 12 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Billerica, 8 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tewksbury, 8 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Wilmington, 8 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 WM Earthworks
Based in Pinehurst, 5 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Dracut, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chelmsford
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 North Andover, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 562 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Haverhill, 22 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Westford, 4 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 111 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#16 KJM Excavation
Based in Acton, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Boston, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Hudson, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Tewksbury, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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.
#20 Charest Builders
Based in Plaistow, 22 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Derry, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Acton, 7 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Westford, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#24 WJS Contracting
Based in North Andover, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 127 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lynnfield, 3 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 60 Google reviews, open 24/7.
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 235 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Chelmsford
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aucoin Telecom & Utility Construction, Llc | 3.0★ (2) | In Chelmsford |
| BMC CORP | 3.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| C.R. O'Neill Co. Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Chelmsford |
| CHB Excavating, Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Construction 10x | 5.0★ (9) | In Chelmsford |
| CWB Construction | 5.0★ (3) | In Chelmsford |
| David G Vail Co Inc | 3.0★ (2) | In Chelmsford |
| Gentle Arms Daily Transportation, Llc | 5.0★ (4) | In Chelmsford |
| Gracia Backhoe | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Hollis Construction Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| J Scott Excavation inc | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| J.P. & Sons | 3.5★ (8) | In Chelmsford |
| J.R Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| JL excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Ken Zaher Trucking & Excavating | In Chelmsford | |
| Moore’s Excavation | 1.0★ (1) | In Chelmsford |
| Richard's Paving | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| S E Wright Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| TBR Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Trench titans | In Chelmsford |
How we ranked Chelmsford excavating contractors
We scored 235 Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Chelmsford?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Chelmsford, MA is JC Mini Excavating with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 235 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Chelmsford?
ContractorsRanked ranks 235 excavating contractors serving Chelmsford, MA. 3 of them are based in Chelmsford; 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 Chelmsford are open 24/7?
46 ranked excavating contractors in Chelmsford post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are JC Mini Excavating (#1), 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric (#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 Chelmsford work on weekends?
132 of 235 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 68 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are JC Mini Excavating (#1), 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Chelmsford excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 235 rated excavating contractors in Chelmsford is 4.9★, with a median of 9 reviews. 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric has the most, 3,912 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Chelmsford count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 235 excavating contractors serving Chelmsford.
- November 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.
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