60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 50 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Ledyard, CT (2026)
59 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Ledyard: New London County Septic & Excavation, CR Score 60/100; 4.8★ from 50 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 59.
- 19
Most-reviewed: Nature Redesigned Landscaping, 218 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 59 ranked; ranked #19.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
59 Ledyard excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 11 are open 24/7, 34 open Saturdays and 21 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 59 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Ledyard at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New London County Septic & Excavation | 60 | 4.8★ (50) | Ledyard | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 60 | 4.9★ (195) | Groton, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.9★ (125) | New London, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | AJC Waste Management | 58 | 4.8★ (145) | East Haddam, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Professional Drain Services of Southern New England, LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (144) | Hopkinton, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Hayes Services, LLC | 57 | 4.9★ (77) | Old Saybrook, 15 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | A & B Excavation and Concrete | 56 | 4.8★ (17) | Groton, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | W.P. Allard Excavation, LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (3) | Ledyard | — | — |
| 9 | JCS Construction | 55 | 5.0★ (4) | Plainfield, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Spicer's Lawn Care & Landscape Design | 55 | 4.8★ (106) | Ledyard | — | — |
The 59 best excavating contractors in Ledyard, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Groton, 5 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 195 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New London, 9 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 125 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Haddam, 11 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 145 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hopkinton, 14 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 144 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Old Saybrook, 15 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Groton, 4 mi away
56/100CR 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 Ledyard
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Plainfield, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Ledyard
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 106 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norwich, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Groton, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plainfield, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Norwich, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#15 Montano & Sons
Based in Old Saybrook, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Ledyard
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 61 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Haddam, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Storrs, 24 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Greenwich, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 218 Google reviews, the most in Ledyard.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Haddam, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Westerly, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Guilford, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#23 Knapp Earthworks
Based in Hopkinton, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Westerly, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#25 Saviour Septic
Based in Norwich, 9 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 123 Google reviews.
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 59 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Ledyard
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Arthur Goulart & Son | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Bennet Excavating | In Ledyard | |
| CMT Construction and Excavation | 4.5★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Coastline Heating & Cooling | 5.0★ (7) | In Ledyard |
| Dennis Rogan Excavation | 4.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| DOCTOR CONSTRUCTION -ROOFING | 5.0★ (7) | In Ledyard |
| Hagstrom Excavation & Paving | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Home Improvements Contractor | 5.0★ (7) | In Ledyard |
| J & J Contracting | 5.0★ (1) | In Ledyard |
| J P Moore Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Ledyard |
| JS Construction Group | 5.0★ (3) | In Ledyard |
| McClure Construction Co. | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Metcalf Paving & Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | In Ledyard |
| MP Excavation LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Mystic Landscape services LLC | 4.5★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Preston Public Works Garage | 4.2★ (6) | In Ledyard |
| Properties Done Right LLC | 5.0★ (22) | In Ledyard |
| RDP Land Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Ledyard |
| Salecon LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Stula Enterprises LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Ledyard |
How we ranked Ledyard excavating contractors
We scored 59 Ledyard 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 2, 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 Ledyard 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 Ledyard: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Ledyard?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Ledyard, CT is New London County Septic & Excavation with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.8★ from 50 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 59 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Ledyard?
ContractorsRanked ranks 59 excavating contractors serving Ledyard, CT. 5 of them are based in Ledyard; 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 Ledyard are open 24/7?
11 ranked excavating contractors in Ledyard post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are New London County Septic & Excavation (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Ledyard work on weekends?
34 of 59 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 21 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are New London County Septic & Excavation (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Ledyard excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 59 rated excavating contractors in Ledyard is 4.8★, with a median of 10 reviews. Nature Redesigned Landscaping has the most, 218 reviews, and ranks #19. 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 Ledyard count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Ledyard 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 Ledyard
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 59 excavating contractors serving Ledyard.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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