62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Manchester, NH (2026)
163 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Manchester: Ernie’s Excavation, CR Score 62/100; 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 163.
- 3
Most-reviewed: Felix, A Wind River Company, 609 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 163 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
163 Manchester excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 33 are open 24/7, 89 open Saturdays and 54 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 163 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Manchester at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ernie’s Excavation | 62 | 4.9★ (41) | Manchester | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 60 | 4.7★ (411) | Manchester | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Felix, A Wind River Company | 59 | 4.9★ (609) | Concord, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | NH Groundscapes, LLC (NHG) | 59 | 4.9★ (56) | Concord, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | 603 Rental | 58 | 5.0★ (5) | Manchester | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | A1 MulchForce & Land Management LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (4) | Manchester | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | White Mountain Excavation & Landscape LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (12) | Chester, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Steve Sarette & Son Excavation | 57 | 4.9★ (60) | Bedford, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Davidson Construction & Excavating | 57 | 5.0★ (11) | Milford, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Charest Builders | 56 | 4.7★ (42) | Plaistow, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 163 best excavating contractors in Manchester, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Manchester
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 411 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Concord, 10 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 609 Google reviews, the most in Manchester.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Concord, 17 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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.
#5 603 Rental
Based in Manchester
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Manchester
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Chester, 9 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bedford, 3 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Milford, 11 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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.
#10 Charest Builders
Based in Plaistow, 21 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Haverhill, 24 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manchester
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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.
#13 Sbuss excavation
Based in Concord, 17 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Chester, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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.
#15 BBZ LLC
Based in Derry, 5 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 83 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Weare, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Londonderry, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Ashburnham, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Derry, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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.
Based in Hudson, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #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.
Based in Concord, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Chester, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Newburyport, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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.
Based in Bedford, 4 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Weare, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
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 163 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Manchester
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Al's Woodworking and Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Manchester |
| Extreme Spray Foam | 5.0★ (11) | In Manchester |
| Forbes & Son Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Manchester |
| Green Era Insulation, LLC | 4.7★ (53) | In Manchester |
| Harbour Home and Beyond | 5.0★ (6) | In Manchester |
| HVAC Cooling Manchester | 5.0★ (1) | In Manchester |
| HVAC Repair Manchester | 5.0★ (2) | In Manchester |
| ICG Construction Inc | 5.0★ (5) | In Manchester |
| Integrity HVAC Repair Manchester | 5.0★ (2) | In Manchester |
| KM Construction & Remodeling LLC | 5.0★ (3) | In Manchester |
| Lambert Construction Services | 5.0★ (2) | In Manchester |
| M&M Properties and Construction LLC | In Manchester | |
| New Era Construction & Services | 1.0★ (1) | In Manchester |
| Paiva pro painting llc | In Manchester | |
| Regenerative HVAC Repair Manchester | In Manchester | |
| Resilient HVAC Repair Manchester | In Manchester | |
| Revolving HVAC Repair Manchester | In Manchester | |
| Transcendent HVAC Repair Manchester | In Manchester | |
| Transparent HVAC Repair Manchester | In Manchester | |
| WG Landscapes | In Manchester |
How we ranked Manchester excavating contractors
We scored 163 Manchester 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 Manchester 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 Manchester: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Manchester?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Manchester, NH is Ernie’s Excavation with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Felix, A Wind River Company (#3) follow. We ranked 163 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Manchester?
ContractorsRanked ranks 163 excavating contractors serving Manchester, NH. 8 of them are based in Manchester; 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 Manchester are open 24/7?
33 ranked excavating contractors in Manchester post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Ernie’s Excavation (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Felix, A Wind River Company (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Manchester work on weekends?
89 of 163 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 54 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Ernie’s Excavation (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Felix, A Wind River Company (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Manchester excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 163 rated excavating contractors in Manchester is 4.9★, with a median of 9 reviews. Felix, A Wind River Company has the most, 609 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Manchester count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Manchester 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 Manchester
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 163 excavating contractors serving Manchester.
- November 2026: 4 duplicate listings merged.
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