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Best Excavating Contractors in Derry Village, NH (2026)

187 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Derry Village: Ernie’s Excavation, CR Score 59/100; 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Charest Builders, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 187.

  3. 5

    Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,146 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 187 ranked; ranked #5.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

187 Derry Village excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 42 are open 24/7, 101 open Saturdays and 60 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 187 rated businesses.

Top 10 excavating contractors in Derry Village at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Derry Village at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Ernie’s Excavation594.9★ (41)Manchester, 12 mi away24/7Overall
2Charest Builders584.7★ (42)Plaistow, 12 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Connell Excavation585.0★ (40)Haverhill, 14 mi away24/7—
4Suliveras Excavation574.6★ (11)Derry, 7 mi away24/7—
5Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup574.8★ (1,146)Lowell, 17 mi away24/7Most reviews
6White Mountain Excavation & Landscape LLC575.0★ (12)Chester, 10 mi away24/7—
7Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup574.7★ (411)Manchester, 8 mi away24/7—
8R.J. Belanger Excavation575.0★ (14)Londonderry, 5 mi awaySat · Sun—
9128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric575.0★ (562)North Andover, 18 mi away24/7—
10JC Mini Excavating565.0★ (30)Tewksbury, 20 mi away24/7—

The 187 best excavating contractors in Derry Village, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Ranked #1 in Derry Village

    #1 Ernie’s Excavation

    Based in Manchester, 12 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    39 Laurier St, Manchester, NH 03102
    View profile for Ernie’s Excavation(603) 231-8744

  2. #2 Charest Builders

    Based in Plaistow, 12 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 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.

    • 4.7★ from 42 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    9 Maple Ave, Plaistow, NH 03865
    View profile for Charest Builders(603) 362-7797

  3. #3 Connell Excavation

    Based in Haverhill, 14 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 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.

    • 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    21 Almeda St, Haverhill, MA 01830
    View profile for Connell Excavation(978) 994-9900

  4. #4 Suliveras Excavation

    Based in Derry, 7 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 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.

    • 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Suliveras Excavation(978) 590-7358

  8. #8 R.J. Belanger Excavation

    Based in Londonderry, 5 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 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.

    • 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun 9 AM–11 AM
    Address
    56 Chase Rd, Londonderry, NH 03053
    View profile for R.J. Belanger Excavation(603) 275-0392

  10. #10 JC Mini Excavating

    Based in Tewksbury, 20 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 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.

    • 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    114 Charles Dr, Tewksbury, MA 01876
    View profile for JC Mini Excavating(978) 551-1245

  11. #11 NH Groundscapes, LLC (NHG)

    Based in Concord, 24 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    22 Gauthier Dr, Epsom, NH 03234
    View profile for NH Groundscapes, LLC (NHG)(603) 717-6106

  12. #12 Marotte Industrial

    Based in Chester, 7 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 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.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    154 Towle Rd, Chester, NH 03036
    View profile for Marotte Industrial(603) 854-3227

  13. #13 Stockwood Excavation

    Based in Amesbury, 20 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 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.

    • 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    31 Pleasant Valley Rd, Amesbury, MA 01913
    View profile for Stockwood Excavation(978) 270-6720

  15. #15 TDD Earth Tech Inc.

    Based in Hudson, 11 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 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.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    77 Derry Rd, Hudson, NH 03051
    View profile for TDD Earth Tech Inc.(603) 881-8692

  16. #16 Merrill Excavating

    Based in Salem, 8 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun 7 AM–12 AM
    Address
    126 Shannon Rd, Salem, NH 03079
    View profile for Merrill Excavating(603) 212-5520

  17. #17 New Era Excavation

    Based in Derry Village

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    View profile for New Era Excavation(603) 231-1164

  20. #20 BCK Excavation, LLC

    Based in Hampton, 23 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 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.

    • 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    200 Drakeside Rd, Hampton, NH 03842
    View profile for BCK Excavation, LLC(603) 944-6853

  22. #22 M-R Wood Recycling

    Based in Derry, 2 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    29 Scobie Pond Rd, Derry, NH 03038
    View profile for M-R Wood Recycling(603) 425-0300

  25. #25 Select Excavation

    Based in Sandown, 7 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 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.

    • 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    25 Hale True Rd, Sandown, NH 03873
    View profile for Select Excavation(603) 974-3407

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 187 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

excavating contractors in Derry Village, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Priced Right Excavation, LLC555.0★ (15)10 mi
27BWP & Sons Excavation554.9★ (58)19 mi
28Buddy Brown Excavation LLC545.0★ (10)13 mi
29Donohoe Excavation LLC545.0★ (7)11 mi
30BBZ LLC545.0★ (83)6 mi
31Stiles & Sons Landscape Construction544.9★ (36)17 mi
32Belko Landscaping544.3★ (48)11 mi
33Steve Sarette & Son Excavation544.9★ (60)13 mi
34Big Mike's Excavation and Vac Truck Services, LLC545.0★ (11)21 mi
35Precision Excavation Services545.0★ (13)23 mi
36Amato Excavation545.0★ (16)25 mi
37Crisp Contracting, LLC544.4★ (7)11 mi
38JGray Landworks545.0★ (7)7 mi
39Fowler Contracting545.0★ (3)2 mi
40Absolute Site Excavation544.6★ (19)24 mi
41Cole and Sons Excavating534.8★ (21)15 mi
42Rock Solid Excavation & Demo, LLC534.8★ (4)11 mi
43George E Merrill & Sons Inc534.5★ (8)9 mi
44All Drain Services534.4★ (71)7 mi
45Rescue Plumbing Services535.0★ (111)20 mi
46WM Earthworks535.0★ (6)21 mi
47Erhardt and Shallow Landscaping, LLC535.0★ (7)10 mi
48Sonny D Construction Inc535.0★ (6)9 mi
49Bacon Excavation LLC535.0★ (8)24 mi
50C. S. Lincoln Excavation LLC535.0★ (3)18 mi

Also serving Derry Village

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.

Unranked excavating contractors serving Derry Village
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
1 STOP CONSTRUCTION LLC5.0★ (1)In Derry Village
Al's Septic & Excavation3.0★ (2)1 mi
Budco Enterprises LLC5.0★ (2)7 mi
C.R. O'Neill Co. Construction5.0★ (2)18 mi
Dallastra Construction5.0★ (17)In Derry Village
Desmond Landscape Contractors, Inc.3.0★ (2)17 mi
Dupont Landscape & Excavation5.0★ (2)11 mi
Gibbs Construction, Inc.5.0★ (7)In Derry Village
Hollis Construction Inc3.0★ (2)17 mi
John A Brown Excavating5.0★ (2)16 mi
K. Cummings & Son Outdoor Services3.0★ (2)12 mi
Kennedy's Trucking & Excavating LLC5.0★ (2)1 mi
Lambert Construction Services5.0★ (2)16 mi
Level Land ConstructionIn Derry Village
Sewer Works5.0★ (2)12 mi
Sullivan Brick and Branch5.0★ (7)In Derry Village
Superior Excavating5.0★ (2)6 mi
Swift Contracting LLC5.0★ (3)In Derry Village
Ted Bantis Excavating4.5★ (2)4 mi
TR Thibeault and Sons Construction5.0★ (2)6 mi

How we ranked Derry Village excavating contractors

We scored 187 Derry Village 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Derry Village data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Excavating contractors in Derry Village: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Derry Village?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Derry Village, NH is Ernie’s Excavation with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Charest Builders (#2) and Connell Excavation (#3) follow. We ranked 187 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Derry Village?

ContractorsRanked ranks 187 excavating contractors serving Derry Village, NH. 2 of them are based in Derry Village; 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 Derry Village are open 24/7?

42 ranked excavating contractors in Derry Village post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Ernie’s Excavation (#1), Charest Builders (#2) and Connell Excavation (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Derry Village work on weekends?

101 of 187 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 60 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Ernie’s Excavation (#1), Charest Builders (#2) and Connell Excavation (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Derry Village excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 187 rated excavating contractors in Derry Village is 4.9★, with a median of 11 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,146 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 Derry Village count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Derry Village 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 Derry Village

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 187 excavating contractors serving Derry Village.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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