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 Cheshire, CT (2026)
250 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Cheshire: Strollo's Excavation, CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 250.
- 6
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,345 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 250 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
250 Cheshire excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 53 are open 24/7, 152 open Saturdays and 86 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 250 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Cheshire at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Strollo's Excavation | 60 | 5.0★ (16) | Cheshire | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (687) | Meriden, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (662) | Waterbury, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Booths Excavating and Outdoor Services LLC | 57 | 4.6★ (18) | Middlebury, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Southbury Land Services LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (25) | Southbury, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.7★ (1,345) | New Haven, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 7 | Digger Excavation | 56 | 5.0★ (3) | Wallingford, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | G&M GroundWorks LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (11) | Plymouth, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Velocity Site Works, LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (19) | Wallingford Center, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | 'Tanks Be Gone' LLC | 56 | 4.9★ (24) | Plymouth, 7 mi away | — | — |
The 250 best excavating contractors in Cheshire, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Meriden, 6 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Waterbury, 9 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Middlebury, 11 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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, 17 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 New Haven, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 1,345 Google reviews, the most in Cheshire.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wallingford, 5 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Plymouth, 7 mi away
56/100CR 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 Wallingford Center, 11 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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.
Based in Plymouth, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Bristol, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Meriden, 6 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Ansonia, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 421 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plainville, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Hamden, 5 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bristol, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Cheshire Village, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 128 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wallingford, 3 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bethel, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hamden, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 115 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Milford, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#22 Gage Dirtworks
Based in Wallingford Center, 7 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cheshire Village, 5 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hartford, 22 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,144 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#25 American Rooter
Based in Plymouth, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
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 250 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Cheshire
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Evergreen LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Aaron Environmental, Tank Removal & Maintenance Services | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Atlas Excavating, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Core Site Services is a certified minority-owned civil construction company. | 3.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| CZAJA Brothers | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Dayton Construction Co Inc | 4.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Desmarais Property Maintenance | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| DJM Excavation and Pools, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Junk Eraser LLC | 5.0★ (5) | In Cheshire |
| Magic Tech Garage Door Repair | 5.0★ (9) | In Cheshire |
| Marklyn Site Contractors Inc | 1.0★ (2) | In Cheshire |
| NJM Landscaping & Excavation, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Cheshire |
| Nordair Comfort | 5.0★ (4) | In Cheshire |
| Northeast Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Patterson land clearing LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Premier Outdoor Services LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Schmitt Enterprises LLC | 4.5★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Stratus Clean New Haven | 5.0★ (23) | In Cheshire |
| Total Site Development | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Weed Jim Land Clearing Services | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
How we ranked Cheshire excavating contractors
We scored 250 Cheshire 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 Cheshire 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 Cheshire: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Cheshire?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Cheshire, CT is Strollo's Excavation with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 250 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Cheshire?
ContractorsRanked ranks 250 excavating contractors serving Cheshire, CT. 2 of them are based in Cheshire; 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 Cheshire are open 24/7?
53 ranked excavating contractors in Cheshire post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Strollo's Excavation (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#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 Cheshire work on weekends?
152 of 250 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 86 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Strollo's Excavation (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Cheshire excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 250 rated excavating contractors in Cheshire is 5.0★, with a median of 10 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,345 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 Cheshire count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Cheshire 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 Cheshire
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 250 excavating contractors serving Cheshire.
- November 2026: 4 duplicate listings merged.
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