67/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Laconia, NH (2026)
72 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Laconia: Thomson Tree Service & Excavation, CR Score 67/100; 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): NH Groundscapes, LLC (NHG), posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 72.
- 15
Most-reviewed: NorthPoint Equipment Rentals – Equipment Rentals | Ashland, NH, 76 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 72 ranked; ranked #15.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
72 Laconia excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 9 are open 24/7, 30 open Saturdays and 15 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 72 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Laconia at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomson Tree Service & Excavation | 67 | 5.0★ (59) | Laconia | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | NH Groundscapes, LLC (NHG) | 62 | 4.9★ (56) | Concord, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Padula Excavating | 61 | 4.8★ (34) | Franklin, 3 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Joe Darrah Enterprises | 60 | 5.0★ (57) | Concord, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | T. Fletcher Excavation And Snow Plowing | 59 | 4.9★ (10) | Franklin, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | JSPG Dyer Vent Cleaning And Air Duct Cleaning Services, NH | 59 | 5.0★ (6) | Laconia | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Sbuss excavation | 58 | 4.8★ (17) | Concord, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | R & S Hauling and Excavating Inc. | 57 | 4.8★ (16) | Ashburnham, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Weekend Excavation | 56 | 5.0★ (6) | Moultonborough, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | McLaughlin Excavation | 56 | 5.0★ (17) | Concord, 17 mi away | Sat | — |
The 72 best excavating contractors in Laconia, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Concord, 21 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Franklin, 3 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Concord, 17 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Franklin, 5 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Laconia
59/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Concord, 21 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ashburnham, 22 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Moultonborough, 11 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Concord, 17 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Rochester, 24 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Laconia
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Gilford, 4 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#14 K B Earthworks
Based in Northfield, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ 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 Moultonborough, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 76 Google reviews, the most in Laconia.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Moultonborough, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Gilford, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Gilford, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Laconia
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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.
#20 Dirt Dynamix LLC
Based in Pembroke, 22 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 Franklin, 4 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Gilford, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Franklin, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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.
#24 NuWave Electric
Based in Laconia
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 27 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#25 JJS Earthworks
Based in Moultonborough, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 9 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 72 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Laconia
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 Fecteau Construction | In Laconia | |
| All Around Brown Construction LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Laconia |
| All Around Brown Construction LLC | In Laconia | |
| Auger Siteworks | 5.0★ (1) | In Laconia |
| Bucket & Blade | In Laconia | |
| DBM Construction | In Laconia | |
| Gillum Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Laconia |
| Granite State Marine llp | In Laconia | |
| Halls Hill Excavation | In Laconia | |
| James S Piscopo Contracting | In Laconia | |
| Josh Lahey Landscaping Excvtn | In Laconia | |
| lab Excavation | In Laconia | |
| Lakes Region Property Services LLC | In Laconia | |
| MIKE LUNDY EXCAVATION | In Laconia | |
| Pip Dirt Works | In Laconia | |
| Shanes Landscaping & Excavation | In Laconia | |
| Spears Bros Demolition | 4.5★ (2) | In Laconia |
| T & L Mechanical | 5.0★ (31) | In Laconia |
| Tech 20 Inc. | In Laconia | |
| Whiting Electrical Services | 5.0★ (5) | In Laconia |
How we ranked Laconia excavating contractors
We scored 72 Laconia 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 Laconia 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 Laconia: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Laconia?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Laconia, NH is Thomson Tree Service & Excavation with a CR Score of 67/100. It has 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. NH Groundscapes, LLC (NHG) (#2) and Padula Excavating (#3) follow. We ranked 72 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Laconia?
ContractorsRanked ranks 72 excavating contractors serving Laconia, NH. 5 of them are based in Laconia; 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 Laconia are open 24/7?
9 ranked excavating contractors in Laconia post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Thomson Tree Service & Excavation (#1), NH Groundscapes, LLC (NHG) (#2) and Sbuss excavation (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Laconia work on weekends?
30 of 72 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 15 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Thomson Tree Service & Excavation (#1), NH Groundscapes, LLC (NHG) (#2) and Padula Excavating (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Laconia excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 72 rated excavating contractors in Laconia is 5.0★, with a median of 10 reviews. NorthPoint Equipment Rentals – Equipment Rentals | Ashland, NH has the most, 76 reviews, and ranks #15. 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 Laconia count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Laconia 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 Laconia
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 72 excavating contractors serving Laconia.
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