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Best Excavating Contractors in Lebanon, NH (2026)

20 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Lebanon: Marsh Trucking and Excavating, CR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 10

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Carty Excavation & Stonework, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #10 of 20.

  3. 9

    Most-reviewed: G W Paving Inc, 92 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 20 ranked; ranked #9.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

20 Lebanon excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 20 rated businesses.

Top 10 excavating contractors in Lebanon at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Lebanon at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Marsh Trucking and Excavating595.0★ (4)Lebanon24/7Overall
2Webster & Donovan Excavating575.0★ (8)Hartford, 6 mi away——
3John Downing Excavating, Inc.564.6★ (10)Lebanon——
4MAK’s Trucking & Excavation LLC564.2★ (5)LebanonSat—
5Razor Hill Excavating565.0★ (3)Lebanon——
6D R Key Corporation554.9★ (7)Lebanon——
7Jim Eastman Trucking & Excavation-Firewood544.5★ (4)Hartford, 6 mi awaySat—
8Jeff Williams Excavation LLC545.0★ (15)Keene, 13 mi away——
9G W Paving Inc545.0★ (92)Burlington, 19 mi awaySatMost reviews
10Carty Excavation & Stonework535.0★ (11)Burlington, 19 mi away24/7Emergencies

The 20 best excavating contractors in Lebanon, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Ranked #1 in Lebanon

    Based in Lebanon

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 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.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    208 Methodist Hill Rd, Plainfield, NH 03781
  2. Based in Lebanon

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    6 Bullocks Crossing Road, Grafton, NH 03240
  3. Based in Lebanon

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    255 Dartmouth College Hwy, Lebanon, NH 03766
  4. Based in Burlington, 19 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 92 Google reviews, the most in Lebanon.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 92 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
  5. Based in Claremont, 17 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    114 Prospect Hill Rd, Sunapee, NH 03782
  6. Based in Claremont, 12 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 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.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    13 Cass Dr, Cornish Flat, NH 03746
  7. Based in Burlington, 19 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 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.

    • 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–4 PM · Fri 7 AM–3:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
  8. Based in Hartford, 6 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 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.

    • 3.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–9:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1870 Jericho St, White River Junction, VT 05001
  9. Based in Claremont, 20 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 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.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    487 Bradford Rd, Newport, NH 03773
  10. Based in Burlington, 19 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 18 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
  11. Based in Claremont, 25 mi away

    48/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 49 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 49 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–3:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    59 Jeffrey Rd, Charlestown, NH 03603

Also serving Lebanon

14 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.

How we ranked Lebanon excavating contractors

We scored 20 Lebanon 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Lebanon data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Excavating contractors in Lebanon: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Lebanon?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Lebanon, NH is Marsh Trucking and Excavating with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Webster & Donovan Excavating (#2) and John Downing Excavating, Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 20 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Lebanon?

ContractorsRanked ranks 20 excavating contractors serving Lebanon, NH. 5 of them are based in Lebanon; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 14 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which excavating contractors in Lebanon are open 24/7?

3 ranked excavating contractors in Lebanon post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Marsh Trucking and Excavating (#1), Carty Excavation & Stonework (#10) and Johnson’s Property Services & Tree Removal (#12). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Lebanon work on weekends?

8 of 20 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Marsh Trucking and Excavating (#1), MAK’s Trucking & Excavation LLC (#4) and Jim Eastman Trucking & Excavation-Firewood (#7). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Lebanon excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 20 rated excavating contractors in Lebanon is 4.9★, with a median of 8 reviews. G W Paving Inc has the most, 92 reviews, and ranks #9. 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 Lebanon count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Lebanon 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 Lebanon

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 20 excavating contractors serving Lebanon.