61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 95 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Dudley, MA (2026)
162 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Dudley: Rock Splitters Inc., CR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 95 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Duke Scapes, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 162.
- 10
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,228 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 162 ranked; ranked #10.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
162 Dudley excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 39 are open 24/7, 98 open Saturdays and 58 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 162 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Dudley at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rock Splitters Inc. | 61 | 4.8★ (95) | Charlton, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Duke Scapes | 61 | 5.0★ (37) | Webster, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | R&R Excavation and Equipment Rentals | 59 | 5.0★ (34) | Putnam, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Earth Shaper Services, LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (21) | Thompson, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | RJL Contracting | 57 | 5.0★ (16) | Amherst, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Rampco Construction Co Inc | 57 | 5.0★ (12) | Dudley | — | — |
| 7 | Dowgiewicz Construction LLC | 57 | 3.0★ (3) | Dudley | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Earthworks Site Development & Utilities Inc | 57 | 5.0★ (23) | Grafton, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | MCNEILL TRUCKING LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (10) | Enfield, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (1,228) | Worcester, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
The 162 best excavating contractors in Dudley, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
#2 Duke Scapes
Based in Webster, 5 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Putnam, 12 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Thompson, 4 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Amherst, 13 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Dudley
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Dudley
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grafton, 17 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Enfield, 11 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Worcester, 21 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,228 Google reviews, the most in Dudley.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Webster, 3 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Charlton, 7 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Charlton, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 105 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Berkley, 13 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 Monson, 15 mi away
55/100CR 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 Charlton, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Putnam, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Holden, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlton, 5 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Eastham, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Natick, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Webster, 3 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Putnam, 16 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Charlton, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Ellington, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
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 162 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Dudley
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 |
|---|---|---|
| B & M Excavating Co LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Dudley |
| C A Moody Foundations | In Dudley | |
| Carattini Excavations | In Dudley | |
| Central Floor Covering | 4.8★ (21) | In Dudley |
| Classic Remodeling and Design | In Dudley | |
| DeMeule excavation | 3.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| DS construction | In Dudley | |
| Empire Construction | 5.0★ (3) | In Dudley |
| Hilltop Contractors, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| HJE Services | 5.0★ (3) | In Dudley |
| HTM Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Jim Patterson Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| LeBlanc Construction Co LLC | 5.0★ (34) | In Dudley |
| Liberty Earthwork LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| P & P General Contractors Inc | In Dudley | |
| Reliable Painters | 5.0★ (1) | In Dudley |
| Scott Gebo & Sons Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Solid Contracting LLC | 5.0★ (18) | In Dudley |
| Suburban Landscaping | 4.2★ (5) | In Dudley |
| We Buy Worcester Houses | In Dudley |
How we ranked Dudley excavating contractors
We scored 162 Dudley 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 Dudley 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 Dudley: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Dudley?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Dudley, MA is Rock Splitters Inc. with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.8★ from 95 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Duke Scapes (#2) and R&R Excavation and Equipment Rentals (#3) follow. We ranked 162 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Dudley?
ContractorsRanked ranks 162 excavating contractors serving Dudley, MA. 2 of them are based in Dudley; 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 Dudley are open 24/7?
39 ranked excavating contractors in Dudley post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Rock Splitters Inc. (#1), Duke Scapes (#2) and R&R Excavation and Equipment Rentals (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Dudley work on weekends?
98 of 162 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 58 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Rock Splitters Inc. (#1), Duke Scapes (#2) and R&R Excavation and Equipment Rentals (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Dudley excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 162 rated excavating contractors in Dudley is 5.0★, with a median of 9 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,228 reviews, and ranks #10. 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 Dudley count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Dudley 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 Dudley
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 162 excavating contractors serving Dudley.
- November 2026: 7 duplicate listings merged.
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