61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,477 Google reviews, the most in Fairhaven.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Fairhaven, MA (2026)
116 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Fairhaven: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 1,477 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 8
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Universal Excavating & Hardscape LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #8 of 116.
- 45
Most-reviewed: Dejesus Paving Corp, 199 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 116 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #45.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
116 Fairhaven excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 19 are open 24/7, 59 open Saturdays and 31 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 116 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Fairhaven at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 61 | 4.8★ (1,477) | New Bedford, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | JLC Construction | 56 | 4.5★ (23) | New Bedford, 1 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | J M Equipment Co | 56 | 4.8★ (47) | Acushnet, 10 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Ideal Excavating LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (6) | Acushnet, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Brightman Construction Inc. | 55 | 5.0★ (10) | New Bedford, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Cabral's Walls | 55 | 5.0★ (182) | Fall River, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Peter Deterra Excavating | 55 | 4.1★ (7) | Fairhaven | — | — |
| 8 | Universal Excavating & Hardscape LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (10) | Middleborough, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 9 | Lamontagne Landscaping and Tree Services LLC | 54 | 4.9★ (40) | Bliss Corner, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | DB and Son Excavating Inc. | 54 | 5.0★ (16) | Berkley, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 116 best excavating contractors in Fairhaven, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in New Bedford, 1 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Acushnet, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Acushnet, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 New Bedford, 4 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Fall River, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 182 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairhaven
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ 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 Middleborough, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Bliss Corner, 4 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 40 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Berkley, 23 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Seekonk, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Acushnet, 7 mi away
54/100CR 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.
#13 N&M Excavating
Based in Eastham, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairhaven
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ 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 East Falmouth, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Acushnet, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fall River, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Acushnet, 7 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Plymouth, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Bridgewater, 25 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Berkley, 14 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Waste management service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Falmouth, 23 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Acushnet, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Taunton, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
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 116 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Fairhaven
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Beck Insulation | In Fairhaven | |
| C F Briggs Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Camara Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Fernandes Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| James Romero Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Linhares Excavating & Trucking, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Marine Safety Consultants, Inc. | 5.0★ (4) | In Fairhaven |
| MHT Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Mike's Andrade Excavating Co | 3.5★ (2) | 2 mi |
| MILO Excavation LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Monster-Vac | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Nathanyl Gomes Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Reis Land Management & Firewood | 5.0★ (1) | In Fairhaven |
| Sage Site Solutions LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Sakonnet Landworks LLC. | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Shovelhead Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Solimini Excavation & Utility | 3.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Swansea Construction Corp | 3.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Timeless Excavations | In Fairhaven | |
| Vantworth Builders LLC | In Fairhaven |
How we ranked Fairhaven excavating contractors
We scored 116 Fairhaven 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 Fairhaven 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 Fairhaven: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Fairhaven?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Fairhaven, MA is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,477 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. JLC Construction (#2) and J M Equipment Co (#3) follow. We ranked 116 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Fairhaven?
ContractorsRanked ranks 116 excavating contractors serving Fairhaven, MA. 2 of them are based in Fairhaven; 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 Fairhaven are open 24/7?
19 ranked excavating contractors in Fairhaven post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Universal Excavating & Hardscape LLC (#8) and Lamontagne Landscaping and Tree Services LLC (#9). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Fairhaven work on weekends?
59 of 116 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 31 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), JLC Construction (#2) and J M Equipment Co (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Fairhaven excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 116 rated excavating contractors in Fairhaven is 4.8★, with a median of 10 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,477 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 Fairhaven count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Fairhaven 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 Fairhaven
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 116 excavating contractors serving Fairhaven.
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