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Best Excavating Contractors in Leicester, MA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Leicester: Rock Splitters Inc., CR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 95 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 179.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,228 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 179 ranked; ranked #2.

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

179 Leicester excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 38 are open 24/7, 110 open Saturdays and 56 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 179 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Worcester ranking. See Excavating contractors in Worcester

Top 10 excavating contractors in Leicester at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Leicester at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Rock Splitters Inc.614.8★ (95)Charlton, 7 mi away24/7Overall
2Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup594.8★ (1,228)Worcester, 9 mi away24/7Emergencies, Most reviews
3Duke Scapes585.0★ (37)Webster, 14 mi away24/7—
4Jpc Septic & Title 5 Inspection585.0★ (133)Holden, 12 mi awaySat—
5Earthworks Site Development & Utilities Inc585.0★ (23)Grafton, 12 mi away24/7—
6Batten DirtWorks574.9★ (50)Athol, 20 mi away24/7—
7Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup574.8★ (1,069)Marlborough, 17 mi away24/7—
8Earth Shaper Services, LLC575.0★ (21)Thompson, 10 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Stevens Excavating Co.564.0★ (15)Charlton, 9 mi away24/7—
10Helgerson's Environmental & Septic564.9★ (105)Charlton, 6 mi away24/7—

The 179 best excavating contractors in Leicester, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Leicester

    #1 Rock Splitters Inc.

    Based in Charlton, 7 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 95 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 95 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    406a Worcester Rd, Charlton, MA 01507
    View profile for Rock Splitters Inc.(508) 726-2661

  3. #3 Duke Scapes

    Based in Webster, 14 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 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.

    • 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    33 Douglas Rd, Webster, MA 01570
    View profile for Duke Scapes(508) 631-5939

  4. #4 Jpc Septic & Title 5 Inspection

    Based in Holden, 12 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 133 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 133 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    240 Pommogussett Rd, Rutland, MA 01543
    View profile for Jpc Septic & Title 5 Inspection(978) 855-0291

  6. #6 Batten DirtWorks

    Based in Athol, 20 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 50 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Batten DirtWorks(508) 451-2226

  9. #9 Stevens Excavating Co.

    Based in Charlton, 9 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 15 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    285 W Main St, East Brookfield, MA 01515
    View profile for Stevens Excavating Co.(774) 251-8113

  12. #12 RJL Contracting

    Based in Amherst, 19 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 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.

    • 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for RJL Contracting(413) 575-4632

  13. #13 T Jepson & Son

    Based in Spencer, 5 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Address
    40 Howe Rd, Spencer, MA 01562
    View profile for T Jepson & Son(508) 963-2070

  14. #14 A.j Belculfine Excavation

    Based in Grafton, 14 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 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.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    274 Upton St, Grafton, MA 01519
    View profile for A.j Belculfine Excavation(508) 735-3996

  15. #15 Cullen Excavating LLC

    Based in Gardner, 23 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    53 Washington St #2, Gardner, MA 01440
    View profile for Cullen Excavating LLC(603) 765-5984

  16. #16 Breaking Ground Excavation

    Based in Charlton, 11 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    146 Berry Corner Rd, Charlton, MA 01507
    View profile for Breaking Ground Excavation(774) 670-3791

  20. #20 Digging Dogs Excavation

    Based in Charlton, 12 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 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
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    278 Cedar St, Sturbridge, MA 01518
    View profile for Digging Dogs Excavation(508) 784-1221

  21. #21 Starbard Construction Co

    Based in Holden, 7 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    82 Barre Paxton Rd, Rutland, MA 01543
    View profile for Starbard Construction Co(508) 886-2000

  22. #22 Stanwood Excavation

    Based in Berkley, 19 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 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.

    • 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Stanwood Excavation(781) 361-5125

  24. #24 Leahy Excavating Co., Inc.

    Based in Holden, 10 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1403 Wachusett St, Jefferson, MA 01522
    View profile for Leahy Excavating Co., Inc.(508) 829-2180

How we ranked Leicester excavating contractors

We scored 179 Leicester 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 Leicester 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 Leicester: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Leicester?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Leicester, MA is Rock Splitters Inc. with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.8★ from 95 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Duke Scapes (#3) follow. We ranked 179 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

Which excavating contractors in Leicester are open 24/7?

38 ranked excavating contractors in Leicester post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Rock Splitters Inc. (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Duke Scapes (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Leicester work on weekends?

110 of 179 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 56 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Rock Splitters Inc. (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Duke Scapes (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Leicester excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 179 rated excavating contractors in Leicester is 5.0★, with a median of 9 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,228 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Leicester count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 179 excavating contractors serving Leicester.
  2. November 2026: 6 duplicate listings merged.

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