61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,084 Google reviews, the most in East Providence.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in East Providence, RI (2026)
255 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in East Providence: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 3,084 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Xpert Tree and Excavation Services LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 255.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,477 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 255 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #13.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
255 East Providence excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 44 are open 24/7, 144 open Saturdays and 78 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 255 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Providence ranking. See Excavating contractors in Providence
Top 10 excavating contractors in East Providence at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 61 | 4.8★ (3,084) | Providence, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Xpert Tree and Excavation Services LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (102) | Seekonk, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Natures Frontier Landscaping Construction & Property Management | 56 | 4.7★ (187) | East Providence | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Dubuc Excavating Co. Inc. | 55 | 5.0★ (14) | Attleboro, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.9★ (1,471) | Narragansett, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Ricci Drain-Laying Co Inc | 55 | 5.0★ (7) | Providence, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Jones Contracting, Inc. | 54 | 5.0★ (26) | Walpole, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Foley Excavation LLC | 54 | 3.8★ (14) | East Providence | Sat | — |
| 9 | Grenga construction inc | 54 | 5.0★ (3) | Smithfield, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Ramos Landscaping LLC | 54 | 4.8★ (61) | South Kingstown, 9 mi away | — | — |
The 255 best excavating contractors in East Providence, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Seekonk, 3 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 102 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Providence
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 187 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Attleboro, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Narragansett, 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,471 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Providence, 3 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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.
Based in Walpole, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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.
Based in East Providence
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Smithfield, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 South Kingstown, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Medway, 23 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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.
#12 RJL Contracting
Based in Amherst, 22 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 New Bedford, 25 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,477 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Valley Falls, 3 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 88 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dighton, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Berkley, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Wrentham, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Swansea, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 199 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plainville, 14 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Taunton, 14 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Lawn care service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Douglas, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Attleboro, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Bridgewater, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Smithfield, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Barrington, 5 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
How we ranked East Providence excavating contractors
We scored 255 East Providence 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 East Providence 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 East Providence: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in East Providence?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in East Providence, RI is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.8★ from 3,084 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Xpert Tree and Excavation Services LLC (#2) and Natures Frontier Landscaping Construction & Property Management (#3) follow. We ranked 255 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in East Providence?
ContractorsRanked ranks 255 excavating contractors serving East Providence, RI. 2 of them are based in East Providence; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in East Providence are open 24/7?
44 ranked excavating contractors in East Providence post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Xpert Tree and Excavation Services LLC (#2) and Natures Frontier Landscaping Construction & Property Management (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in East Providence work on weekends?
144 of 255 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 78 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Xpert Tree and Excavation Services LLC (#2) and Natures Frontier Landscaping Construction & Property Management (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do East Providence excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 255 rated excavating contractors in East Providence is 4.9★, with a median of 8 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 3,084 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 East Providence count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the East Providence 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 East Providence
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 255 excavating contractors serving East Providence.
- November 2026: 7 duplicate listings merged.
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