59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,306 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Fairfield, CT (2026)
202 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Fairfield: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 59/100; 4.8★ from 1,306 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): CourSell Construction, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 202.
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Most-reviewed: Sippin Energy Products, 2,594 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 202 ranked; ranked #23.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
202 Fairfield excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 48 are open 24/7, 133 open Saturdays and 78 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 202 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Fairfield at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.8★ (1,306) | Stratford, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | CourSell Construction | 57 | 4.6★ (38) | Milford, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.7★ (2,274) | Stamford, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Robert Mastroni Excavating, LLC | 57 | 4.9★ (27) | Bethel, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Long Island Land Grading, Drainage & Snow Removal Solutions by Lake Norman ENT | 56 | 4.9★ (78) | Kings Park, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Bruce's Landscaping Services Inc | 56 | 5.0★ (8) | Fairfield | — | — |
| 7 | Unlimited Excavation and Construction | 56 | 5.0★ (27) | Bridgeport, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | KW Excavation, LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (5) | Easton, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | DC Excavation | 55 | 5.0★ (25) | Danbury, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Southbury Land Services LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (25) | Southbury, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 202 best excavating contractors in Fairfield, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Milford, 11 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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.
Based in Stamford, 14 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 2,274 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bethel, 15 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Kings Park, 18 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairfield
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Bridgeport, 5 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Easton, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Danbury, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Southbury, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Port Jefferson Station, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 163 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Stratford, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 130 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Smithtown, 20 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,199 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Easton, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Ansonia, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Bethel, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Trumbull, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 70 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Danbury, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Danbury, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 731 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Haven, 22 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 1,345 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntington, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Westport, 6 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Bethel, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,594 Google reviews, the most in Fairfield.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Branford, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bethel, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 23 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 202 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Fairfield
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 203 Services LLC | 5.0★ (21) | In Fairfield |
| AMS Septic Co | In Fairfield | |
| Connelly Construction LLC | In Fairfield | |
| Construction | JAG Building & Remodeling LLC | In Fairfield | |
| Deitz Inc | 4.5★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Eco masonry and construction | 5.0★ (7) | In Fairfield |
| ES Contracting Group Inc. in Fairfield, CT | In Fairfield | |
| Excel | 3.0★ (2) | In Fairfield |
| Fiore's Landscaping Inc | In Fairfield | |
| Gleacher Excavation Services | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Mantz Construction, LLC | In Fairfield | |
| Merly Services LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Fairfield |
| MPires Construction | In Fairfield | |
| Nagy Brothers Construction Co | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| O'Hara's LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Fairfield |
| Oly Mattera Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Fairfield |
| R & M Custom Contractors | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Surwilo Contracting Co | 4.5★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Tassiello Construction | 1.0★ (1) | In Fairfield |
| Wolf Excavation Company | In Fairfield |
How we ranked Fairfield excavating contractors
We scored 202 Fairfield 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 Fairfield 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 Fairfield: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Fairfield?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Fairfield, CT is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,306 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. CourSell Construction (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 202 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Fairfield?
ContractorsRanked ranks 202 excavating contractors serving Fairfield, CT. 2 of them are based in Fairfield; 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 Fairfield are open 24/7?
48 ranked excavating contractors in Fairfield post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), CourSell Construction (#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 Fairfield work on weekends?
133 of 202 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 78 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), CourSell Construction (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Fairfield excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 202 rated excavating contractors in Fairfield is 4.9★, with a median of 10 reviews. Sippin Energy Products has the most, 2,594 reviews, and ranks #23. 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 Fairfield count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Fairfield 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 Fairfield
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 202 excavating contractors serving Fairfield.
- November 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.
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