56/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 3,912 Google reviews, the most in Gloucester.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Gloucester, MA (2026)
60 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Gloucester: 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric, CR Score 56/100; 4.9★ from 3,912 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Spencer Plumbing Sewer and Drain Cleaning, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 60.
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Most-reviewed: Spencer Plumbing Sewer and Drain Cleaning, 839 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 60 ranked after 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
60 Gloucester excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 16 are open 24/7, 41 open Saturdays and 24 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 60 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Gloucester at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric | 56 | 4.9★ (3,912) | Wakefield, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Spencer Plumbing Sewer and Drain Cleaning | 56 | 4.9★ (839) | Peabody, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Stockwood Excavation | 56 | 5.0★ (25) | Amesbury, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Connell Excavation | 56 | 5.0★ (40) | Haverhill, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Lee Pasture Farm | 55 | 4.7★ (3) | Gloucester | — | — |
| 6 | BCK Excavation, LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (26) | Hampton, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | R B Strong Excavating & Swrg | 54 | 3.7★ (3) | Gloucester | — | — |
| 8 | 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric | 54 | 5.0★ (562) | North Andover, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | C. S. Lincoln Excavation LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (3) | Groveland, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | C.Long Excavation LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (4) | Lynnfield, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 60 best excavating contractors in Gloucester, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Peabody, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 839 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Amesbury, 20 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Haverhill, 24 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gloucester
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Hampton, 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Gloucester
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in North Andover, 23 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 562 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Groveland, 21 mi away
53/100CR 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 Lynnfield, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Beverly, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Lynn, 18 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 365 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Groveland, 14 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Amesbury, 19 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newburyport, 16 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hampton, 24 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#17 Apex Landcare
Based in Amesbury, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Saugus, 20 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 65 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#19 CommTank, Inc.
Based in Wakefield, 22 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 133 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Beverly, 6 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Harwich, 17 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arlington, 23 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Andover, 11 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Groveland, 17 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#25 Bobcat of Boston
Based in North Reading, 24 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 91 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 60 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Gloucester
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ATR Property Services LLC | 5.0★ (19) | In Gloucester |
| Bc Trucking Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Gloucester |
| Champlain Excavating | 1.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Desmond Landscape Contractors, Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Fc pro painting | 4.5★ (8) | In Gloucester |
| Fitzgerald & Sons Excavation LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| George Ricker Jr Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Harborview Contracting | In Gloucester | |
| Justin Barr Stonemasonry | 5.0★ (2) | In Gloucester |
| Ketchopulos Jim & Son's Excavating Contractors | 5.0★ (1) | In Gloucester |
| M F Roberts Co. | In Gloucester | |
| Mc Kenzie Group | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| NJL Construction | 5.0★ (5) | In Gloucester |
| North American Excavating | 3.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Palladino Excavating Corp. | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Poole Construction Co., Inc. | In Gloucester | |
| Ramos Enterprises | In Gloucester | |
| Repossi Construction Services LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Saunders Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Town & Country Paving | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
How we ranked Gloucester excavating contractors
We scored 60 Gloucester 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 Gloucester 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 Gloucester: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Gloucester?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Gloucester, MA is 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric with a CR Score of 56/100. It has 4.9★ from 3,912 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Spencer Plumbing Sewer and Drain Cleaning (#2) and Stockwood Excavation (#3) follow. We ranked 60 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Gloucester?
ContractorsRanked ranks 60 excavating contractors serving Gloucester, MA. 3 of them are based in Gloucester; 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 Gloucester are open 24/7?
16 ranked excavating contractors in Gloucester post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric (#1), Spencer Plumbing Sewer and Drain Cleaning (#2) and Stockwood Excavation (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Gloucester work on weekends?
41 of 60 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 24 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric (#1), Spencer Plumbing Sewer and Drain Cleaning (#2) and Stockwood Excavation (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Gloucester excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 60 rated excavating contractors in Gloucester is 4.9★, with a median of 12 reviews. 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric has the most, 3,912 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 Gloucester count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Gloucester 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 Gloucester
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 60 excavating contractors serving Gloucester.
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