59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Fitchburg, MA (2026)
149 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Fitchburg: Batten DirtWorks, CR Score 59/100; 4.9★ from 50 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 149.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,228 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 149 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
149 Fitchburg excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 24 are open 24/7, 81 open Saturdays and 38 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 149 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Fitchburg at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Batten DirtWorks | 59 | 4.9★ (50) | Athol, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (451) | Leominster, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Cullen Excavating LLC | 58 | 4.8★ (22) | Gardner, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Jpc Septic & Title 5 Inspection | 58 | 5.0★ (133) | Holden, 15 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (1,228) | Worcester, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 6 | Hartwell Site Solutions | 57 | 5.0★ (27) | Leominster, 4 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Mini Excavator Guy | 56 | 5.0★ (7) | Leominster, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (1,069) | Marlborough, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | D & B Hardscape & Excavation llc | 55 | 5.0★ (20) | Gardner, 8 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | S C Mullins Excavation | 55 | 5.0★ (7) | Fitchburg | 24/7 | — |
The 149 best excavating contractors in Fitchburg, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Leominster, 5 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 451 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gardner, 10 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Holden, 15 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 133 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Worcester, 17 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,228 Google reviews, the most in Fitchburg.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Leominster, 4 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Leominster, 5 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Marlborough, 21 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,069 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gardner, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fitchburg
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#11 Silva Excavating
Based in Fitchburg
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Westminster, 4 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ashburnham, 5 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 72 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fitchburg
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ashburnham, 2 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ 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 Sterling, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Milford, 25 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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.
#18 KJM Excavation
Based in Acton, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Westford, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 111 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hudson, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Hollis, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Fitchburg
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Holden, 14 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Westford, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Westminster, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5 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 149 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Fitchburg
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Benoit Construction | In Fitchburg | |
| CARLCO Construction Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Fitchburg |
| CDS Foundations | 5.0★ (2) | In Fitchburg |
| Dig & Pour, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Frank Co | 5.0★ (2) | In Fitchburg |
| GTL Forest Products | 5.0★ (1) | In Fitchburg |
| Haley Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| J E Simpson Excavating | 2.5★ (2) | 11 mi |
| JJ Construction Solutions, Inc. | In Fitchburg | |
| King Industries Excavating Corporation | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| M Halloran & Sons | 5.0★ (2) | In Fitchburg |
| NE Excavating | In Fitchburg | |
| O&D CONSTRUCTION INC | 5.0★ (1) | In Fitchburg |
| PJD Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Fitchburg |
| Ray Morin Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Fitchburg |
| Robell Excavating | In Fitchburg | |
| Sean S Tocci Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | In Fitchburg |
| SRC Pro Builders | 5.0★ (1) | In Fitchburg |
| Sustainable Construction & Gardening Development LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Fitchburg |
| Vandal Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
How we ranked Fitchburg excavating contractors
We scored 149 Fitchburg 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 Fitchburg 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 Fitchburg: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Fitchburg?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Fitchburg, MA is Batten DirtWorks with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.9★ from 50 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Cullen Excavating LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 149 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Fitchburg?
ContractorsRanked ranks 149 excavating contractors serving Fitchburg, MA. 5 of them are based in Fitchburg; 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 Fitchburg are open 24/7?
24 ranked excavating contractors in Fitchburg post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Batten DirtWorks (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Cullen Excavating LLC (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Fitchburg work on weekends?
81 of 149 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 38 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Batten DirtWorks (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Cullen Excavating LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Fitchburg excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 149 rated excavating contractors in Fitchburg is 4.9★, with a median of 10 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,228 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Fitchburg count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Fitchburg 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 Fitchburg
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 149 excavating contractors serving Fitchburg.
- November 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.
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