60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,084 Google reviews, the most in Johnston.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Johnston, RI (2026)
239 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Johnston: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 60/100; 4.8★ from 3,084 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Xpert Tree and Excavation Services LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 239.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,471 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 239 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #8.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
239 Johnston excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 43 are open 24/7, 138 open Saturdays and 74 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 239 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Johnston at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 60 | 4.8★ (3,084) | Providence, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Xpert Tree and Excavation Services LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (102) | Seekonk, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Grenga construction inc | 56 | 5.0★ (3) | Smithfield, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Duke Scapes | 55 | 5.0★ (37) | Webster, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | RJL Contracting | 55 | 5.0★ (16) | Amherst, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | R&R Excavation and Equipment Rentals | 55 | 5.0★ (34) | Putnam, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | MCNEILL TRUCKING LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (10) | Enfield, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.9★ (1,471) | Narragansett, 25 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 9 | Apple Valley Sand & Gravel | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | Smithfield, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Adler Brothers Construction | 55 | 4.6★ (11) | Greenville, 4 mi away | — | — |
The 239 best excavating contractors in Johnston, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Seekonk, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Smithfield, 4 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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.
#4 Duke Scapes
Based in Webster, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Amherst, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Putnam, 25 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Enfield, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Narragansett, 25 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,471 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Smithfield, 4 mi away
55/100CR 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 Greenville, 4 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ 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 East Providence, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 187 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Providence, 4 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Dudley, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Medway, 23 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Attleboro, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Johnston
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Johnston
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 29 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Smithfield, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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.
Based in Berkley, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Douglas, 16 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Warwick, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Douglas, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Providence, 2 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ 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 Natick, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Wrentham, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 25 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 239 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Johnston
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A Barber Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Andrews Garage Door Repair | 5.0★ (3) | In Johnston |
| Avery LandscapingLLC | 5.0★ (3) | In Johnston |
| Badger Infrastructure Solutions - Providence, RI | In Johnston | |
| Botelho Construction | In Johnston | |
| Boyle & Fogarty Construction Co Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| DCI Corp | In Johnston | |
| Dig Rite Company | In Johnston | |
| Dig Rite Company Inc. | In Johnston | |
| DTF Construction | In Johnston | |
| Eastern Electric Construction Co., Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Johnston |
| Foster Excavation Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Johnston |
| Morales and Sons Landscaping | 5.0★ (6) | In Johnston |
| Northeast Backhoe & Transportation | In Johnston | |
| Parker’s Vinyl Creations | 5.0★ (4) | In Johnston |
| Qsps Roofing Solutions | 5.0★ (4) | In Johnston |
| Rambone Brothers LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Johnston |
| Simone excavation | In Johnston | |
| TNT Construction & Excavatng | 1.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Tri - State Mechanical Services llc | In Johnston |
How we ranked Johnston excavating contractors
We scored 239 Johnston 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 Johnston 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 Johnston: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Johnston?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Johnston, RI is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.8★ from 3,084 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Xpert Tree and Excavation Services LLC (#2) and Grenga construction inc (#3) follow. We ranked 239 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Johnston?
ContractorsRanked ranks 239 excavating contractors serving Johnston, RI. 5 of them are based in Johnston; 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 Johnston are open 24/7?
43 ranked excavating contractors in Johnston post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Xpert Tree and Excavation Services LLC (#2) and Grenga construction inc (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Johnston work on weekends?
138 of 239 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 74 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Xpert Tree and Excavation Services LLC (#2) and Grenga construction inc (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Johnston excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 239 rated excavating contractors in Johnston is 4.9★, with a median of 7 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 3,084 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 Johnston count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Johnston 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 Johnston
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 239 excavating contractors serving Johnston.
- November 2026: 8 duplicate listings merged.
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