59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 2,455 Google reviews, the most in Holyoke.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Holyoke, MA (2026)
104 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Holyoke: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 59/100; 4.7★ from 2,455 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Alvarez Enterprises, LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 104.
- 4
Most-reviewed: Lashco Tree Service LLC, 133 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 104 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
104 Holyoke excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 12 are open 24/7, 59 open Saturdays and 26 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 104 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Springfield ranking. See Excavating contractors in Springfield
Top 10 excavating contractors in Holyoke at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.7★ (2,455) | Springfield, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Alvarez Enterprises, LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (14) | Amherst, 2 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Rozell's Landscaping & Bobcat Service | 58 | 5.0★ (68) | Hampden, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Lashco Tree Service LLC | 57 | 4.9★ (133) | Holyoke | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 5 | Always Reliable Excavating Inc | 57 | 4.8★ (37) | South Hadley, 3 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Valley Excavating | 56 | 4.9★ (48) | North Amherst, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Lennon Land Management | 56 | 5.0★ (23) | Windsor Locks, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Third Hand Earthworks | 56 | 4.9★ (123) | Simsbury Center, 23 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Fleury Excavation LLC | 56 | 4.8★ (24) | Southwick, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Forever Excavating | 55 | 5.0★ (12) | Amherst Center, 5 mi away | Sat | — |
The 104 best excavating contractors in Holyoke, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Amherst, 2 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hampden, 13 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Holyoke
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 133 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Hadley, 3 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Amherst, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Windsor Locks, 18 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Simsbury Center, 23 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Southwick, 11 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Amherst Center, 5 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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.
#11 API Construction
Based in Springfield, 6 mi away
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 Chicopee, 6 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 South Hadley, 3 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Agawam, 9 mi away
53/100CR 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 Holyoke
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Westfield, 6 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 Ellington, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Northampton, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Monson, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Westfield, 7 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Southampton, 6 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 South Hadley, 3 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Enfield, 18 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicopee, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Ellington, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Holyoke excavating contractors
We scored 104 Holyoke 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 Holyoke 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 Holyoke: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Holyoke?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Holyoke, MA is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.7★ from 2,455 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Alvarez Enterprises, LLC (#2) and Rozell's Landscaping & Bobcat Service (#3) follow. We ranked 104 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Holyoke?
ContractorsRanked ranks 104 excavating contractors serving Holyoke, MA. 2 of them are based in Holyoke; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Holyoke are open 24/7?
12 ranked excavating contractors in Holyoke post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Alvarez Enterprises, LLC (#2) and Lashco Tree Service LLC (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Holyoke work on weekends?
59 of 104 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 26 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Alvarez Enterprises, LLC (#2) and Rozell's Landscaping & Bobcat Service (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Holyoke excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 104 rated excavating contractors in Holyoke is 4.9★, with a median of 8 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 2,455 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 Holyoke count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Holyoke 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 Holyoke
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 104 excavating contractors serving Holyoke.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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