59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,144 Google reviews, the most in Farmington.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Farmington, CT (2026)
217 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Farmington: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 59/100; 4.8★ from 1,144 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): S&S EXCAVATING L.L.C., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 217.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 687 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 217 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
217 Farmington excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 39 are open 24/7, 132 open Saturdays and 72 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 217 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Farmington at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.8★ (1,144) | Hartford, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | S&S EXCAVATING L.L.C. | 59 | 5.0★ (17) | Bristol, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Third Hand Earthworks | 58 | 4.9★ (123) | Simsbury Center, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Valley View Excavating, LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (16) | Plainville, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (687) | Meriden, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 6 | Command Construction LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (5) | Newington, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Marek family landscape and excavation inc | 57 | 5.0★ (60) | Bristol, 2 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (152) | Newington, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (159) | Bristol, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Lennon Land Management | 57 | 5.0★ (23) | Windsor Locks, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 217 best excavating contractors in Farmington, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Bristol, 7 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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.
Based in Simsbury Center, 16 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 123 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plainville, 5 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Meriden, 13 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 687 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newington, 5 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Bristol, 2 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newington, 4 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 152 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bristol, 4 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 159 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Windsor Locks, 18 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Cheshire, 15 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Waterbury, 17 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 662 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bristol, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Bristol, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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.
#15 American Rooter
Based in Plymouth, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 280 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Middlebury, 20 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bristol, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Farmington
55/100CR 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 Hartford, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plainville, 5 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Wallingford Center, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Meriden, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Plainville, 3 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ 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 Plymouth, 16 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Plymouth, 16 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability 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 217 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Farmington
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Evergreen LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Aaron Environmental, Tank Removal & Maintenance Services | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Allen Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Atlas Excavating, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Autumn Contracting LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| C Bliss Improvement & Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | In Farmington |
| Coastal Masonry, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| CZAJA Brothers | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Dave's Landscaping | 1.0★ (1) | In Farmington |
| Dayton Construction Co Inc | 4.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Desmarais Property Maintenance | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Environmental Restoration, LLC | 4.0★ (1) | In Farmington |
| Linear Landworx | In Farmington | |
| Marklyn Site Contractors Inc | 1.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Mosswood Chimney Sweep | In Farmington | |
| Patterson land clearing LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Premier Outdoor Services LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Schmitt Enterprises LLC | 4.5★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Total Site Development | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| White Oak Contracting LLC | 5.0★ (3) | In Farmington |
How we ranked Farmington excavating contractors
We scored 217 Farmington 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 Farmington 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 Farmington: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Farmington?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Farmington, CT is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,144 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. S&S EXCAVATING L.L.C. (#2) and Third Hand Earthworks (#3) follow. We ranked 217 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Farmington?
ContractorsRanked ranks 217 excavating contractors serving Farmington, CT. 2 of them are based in Farmington; 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 Farmington are open 24/7?
39 ranked excavating contractors in Farmington post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), S&S EXCAVATING L.L.C. (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Farmington work on weekends?
132 of 217 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 72 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), S&S EXCAVATING L.L.C. (#2) and Third Hand Earthworks (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Farmington excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 217 rated excavating contractors in Farmington is 5.0★, with a median of 9 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,144 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 Farmington count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Farmington 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 Farmington
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 217 excavating contractors serving Farmington.
- November 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.
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