60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Colchester, VT (2026)
39 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Colchester: Hello Neighbor - Gravel Driveway Repair & Excavation, CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 68 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 5 PM.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 39.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 923 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 39 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
39 Colchester excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 15 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 39 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Colchester at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hello Neighbor - Gravel Driveway Repair & Excavation | 60 | 5.0★ (68) | Colchester | Sat · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 60 | 4.8★ (923) | Williston, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | BP WASTEWATER SERVICES OF VT | 59 | 4.9★ (468) | Burlington, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | HLG Excavation LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (15) | Colchester | Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Talbert Outdoor Maintenance, LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (9) | Colchester | Sat | — |
| 6 | Pizzagalli Property Maintenance | 56 | 4.6★ (10) | Colchester | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | John Scott Excavating Inc | 56 | 4.0★ (4) | Colchester | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | J. Labrecque LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (6) | Colchester | — | — |
| 9 | Courtland Construction Corporation | 55 | 5.0★ (4) | Colchester | — | — |
| 10 | All Seasons Excavating Inc. | 55 | 3.3★ (23) | Colchester | — | — |
The 39 best excavating contractors in Colchester, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Williston, 7 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 923 Google reviews, the most in Colchester.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burlington, 5 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 468 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Colchester
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Colchester
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Colchester
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Colchester
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Colchester
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Colchester
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Colchester
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Colchester
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Colchester
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Colchester
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Essex Junction, 2 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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.
#15 E&S Landworks
Based in Colchester
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 South Burlington, 4 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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.
Based in Williston, 7 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Burlington, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Burlington, 8 mi away
53/100CR 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.
Based in Colchester
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Burlington, 10 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Colchester
50/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Colchester
50/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Essex Junction, 4 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morristown, 23 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 39 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #39, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Green Excavation | 50 | 2.0★ (4) | 13 mi |
| 27 | Green Mountain Trucking & Excavating Inc | 50 | 4.6★ (7) | In Colchester |
| 28 | Ed Garrow & Sons Inc | 50 | 4.9★ (12) | 20 mi |
| 29 | John Leo & Sons, Inc. | 49 | 4.6★ (56) | 7 mi |
| 30 | Dale E Percy Inc. | 49 | 4.3★ (19) | 23 mi |
| 31 | Gardner Contracting & Excavation, Inc. | 48 | 5.0★ (10) | 8 mi |
| 32 | Dubois Moe Excavating | 48 | 4.4★ (5) | 10 mi |
| 33 | Plattsburgh Roto-Rooter | 48 | 3.8★ (38) | 19 mi |
| 34 | Walker Construction, Inc. | 47 | 4.1★ (9) | In Colchester |
| 35 | SD Ireland Companies | 46 | 3.9★ (36) | 6 mi |
| 36 | Island Excavating Corporation | 46 | 4.4★ (9) | 13 mi |
| 37 | Workhorse Property Management | 46 | 5.0★ (4) | In Colchester |
| 38 | Henry Excavating LLC | 46 | 5.0★ (4) | 10 mi |
| 39 | Lackey Land Works | 45 | 5.0★ (6) | 18 mi |
Also serving Colchester
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ainsworth Associates | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| B&W Earthworks | In Colchester | |
| Bevins & Son Excavating | In Colchester | |
| Bevins & Son Excavating Inc | In Colchester | |
| Champlain Concrete & Pools | 1.0★ (1) | In Colchester |
| Champlain Valley Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | In Colchester |
| Colchester Masonry | 5.0★ (8) | In Colchester |
| East Shore Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | In Colchester |
| Eric's Excavating Inc. | In Colchester | |
| Five Star Excavating | In Colchester | |
| Ironwood Construction & Design | 5.0★ (4) | In Colchester |
| JC's Property Management | 1.0★ (2) | In Colchester |
| Kennedy Excavation LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Landtech Excavation LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Colchester |
| Mountainside Excavation and Design, LLC | In Colchester | |
| My View Construction Inc | 5.0★ (6) | In Colchester |
| Pinnacle Property Management Services, LLC | In Colchester | |
| R J Piche Excavating | 3.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| S Denton Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | In Colchester |
| Swan Sitework, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
How we ranked Colchester excavating contractors
We scored 39 Colchester 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 Colchester 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 Colchester: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Colchester?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Colchester, VT is Hello Neighbor - Gravel Driveway Repair & Excavation with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 5.0★ from 68 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 5 PM. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and BP WASTEWATER SERVICES OF VT (#3) follow. We ranked 39 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Colchester?
ContractorsRanked ranks 39 excavating contractors serving Colchester, VT. 18 of them are based in Colchester; 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 Colchester are open 24/7?
3 ranked excavating contractors in Colchester post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and BP WASTEWATER SERVICES OF VT (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Colchester work on weekends?
15 of 39 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Hello Neighbor - Gravel Driveway Repair & Excavation (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and BP WASTEWATER SERVICES OF VT (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Colchester excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 39 rated excavating contractors in Colchester is 4.8★, with a median of 8 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 923 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Colchester count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Colchester 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 Colchester
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 39 excavating contractors serving Colchester.
- November 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.
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