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Best Excavating Contractors in Melrose, MA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Melrose: 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric, CR Score 61/100; 4.9★ from 3,912 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 203.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 3,013 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 203 ranked after 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric; ranked #2.

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

203 Melrose excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 42 are open 24/7, 115 open Saturdays and 62 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 203 rated businesses.

Top 10 excavating contractors in Melrose at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Melrose at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric614.9★ (3,912)Wakefield, 3 mi away24/7Overall
2Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup594.8★ (3,013)Boston, 7 mi away24/7Emergencies, Most reviews
3Sparta Excavation llc594.9★ (33)Hudson, 8 mi away24/7—
4Spencer Plumbing Sewer and Drain Cleaning574.9★ (839)Peabody, 8 mi away24/7—
5JC Mini Excavating575.0★ (30)Tewksbury, 15 mi away24/7—
6C.Long Excavation LLC575.0★ (4)Lynnfield, 3 mi away24/7—
7Precision Excavation Services575.0★ (13)Wilmington, 11 mi away24/7—
8Absolute Site Excavation574.6★ (19)Billerica, 11 mi away24/7—
9Amato Excavation575.0★ (16)Billerica, 12 mi away24/7—
10Big Mike's Excavation and Vac Truck Services, LLC565.0★ (11)Tewksbury, 12 mi away24/7—

The 203 best excavating contractors in Melrose, ranked

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

  3. #3 Sparta Excavation llc

    Based in Hudson, 8 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Sparta Excavation llc(603) 688-1662

  5. #5 JC Mini Excavating

    Based in Tewksbury, 15 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    114 Charles Dr, Tewksbury, MA 01876
    View profile for JC Mini Excavating(978) 551-1245

  6. #6 C.Long Excavation LLC

    Based in Lynnfield, 3 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #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.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for C.Long Excavation LLC(978) 886-0233

  7. #7 Precision Excavation Services

    Based in Wilmington, 11 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 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.

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    5 Aspen Dr, Wilmington, MA 01887
    View profile for Precision Excavation Services(781) 241-3969

  8. #8 Absolute Site Excavation

    Based in Billerica, 11 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 19 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    183 Allen Rd, Billerica, MA 01821
    View profile for Absolute Site Excavation(978) 408-6468

  9. #9 Amato Excavation

    Based in Billerica, 12 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 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
    Address
    35 Hattie Ln, Billerica, MA 01821
    View profile for Amato Excavation(978) 886-8215

  14. #14 Connell Excavation

    Based in Haverhill, 24 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 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.

    • 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    21 Almeda St, Haverhill, MA 01830
    View profile for Connell Excavation(978) 994-9900

  16. #16 DIY Bobcat Services

    Based in Tewksbury, 11 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 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
    View profile for DIY Bobcat Services(207) 432-2841

  18. #18 CommTank, Inc.

    Based in Wakefield, 4 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 133 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 133 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    84 New Salem St, Wakefield, MA 01880
    View profile for CommTank, Inc.(800) 628-8260

  19. #19 Kinvara Excavation Inc

    Based in Quincy, 13 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 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
    Address
    88 Hamden Cir, Quincy, MA 02170
    View profile for Kinvara Excavation Inc(857) 312-2278

  20. #20 WM Earthworks

    Based in Pinehurst, 14 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 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.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    55 High St, North Billerica, MA 01862
    View profile for WM Earthworks(781) 528-8294

  21. #21 Allied Wrecking Boston

    Based in Arlington, 6 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 88 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 88 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    53 Breed St, East Boston, MA 02128
    View profile for Allied Wrecking Boston(857) 266-3238

  22. #22 Jones Contracting, Inc.

    Based in Walpole, 23 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    735 Washington St, Walpole, MA 02081
    View profile for Jones Contracting, Inc.(508) 404-0193

  23. #23 WJS Contracting

    Based in North Andover, 8 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 127 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 127 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for WJS Contracting(978) 408-5534

  24. #24 Mario Susi & Son, Inc

    Based in Boston, 10 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 45 Google reviews
    Address
    36 Westwood St, Dorchester, MA 02121
    View profile for Mario Susi & Son, Inc(617) 265-4525

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 203 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

excavating contractors in Melrose, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26K.B. ARUDA CONSTRUCTION INC.544.6★ (10)4 mi
27Begotis Construction Excavator & Bobcat Services535.0★ (15)19 mi
28Bobcat of Boston534.4★ (91)8 mi
29PJ'S Construction & Excavation LLC535.0★ (6)5 mi
30James W. Flett Co., Inc.534.0★ (8)8 mi
31Gold Standard Excavation, LLC535.0★ (4)19 mi
32Robert J. DeLuca Inc.535.0★ (9)4 mi
33Scottop Paving & Construction534.8★ (63)4 mi
34Braintree Landscape & Design535.0★ (14)21 mi
35Jason Anthony Corp534.6★ (10)4 mi
36JRF Corporation534.1★ (14)11 mi
37Spencer construction524.2★ (5)8 mi
38Apex Landcare525.0★ (6)17 mi
39Bonica Excavation Inc524.8★ (22)18 mi
40fonzi excavation525.0★ (4)8 mi
41JR Hardscapes & Excavation524.5★ (15)6 mi
42Pave Tech LLC524.9★ (142)12 mi
43Gagnon Landscape Contracting525.0★ (16)5 mi
44Rota Landscape Construction LLC525.0★ (6)12 mi
45Cahill Excavation525.0★ (5)12 mi
46Vokey Construction525.0★ (11)22 mi
47Argus Construction Corporation523.7★ (6)10 mi
48Sean Farrell Excavation, Inc.524.6★ (53)15 mi
49Marvelle Excavation Inc525.0★ (4)18 mi
50Garrick-Santo Landscape Co.524.7★ (63)7 mi

Also serving Melrose

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.

Unranked excavating contractors serving Melrose
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
BMC CORP3.0★ (2)11 mi
C T Construction1.0★ (2)10 mi
Champlain Excavating1.0★ (2)9 mi
CSD Sealing SystemsIn Melrose
David G Vail Co Inc3.0★ (2)16 mi
Dorn Equipment Corporation5.0★ (1)In Melrose
Exquisite Remodeling5.0★ (4)In Melrose
Fitzgerald & Sons Excavation LLC5.0★ (2)12 mi
George Ricker Jr Excavation5.0★ (2)17 mi
Gracia Backhoe5.0★ (2)8 mi
Lamb Co Inc5.0★ (2)16 mi
Mc Kenzie Group5.0★ (2)10 mi
North American Excavating3.0★ (2)8 mi
Palladino Excavating Corp.5.0★ (2)9 mi
Repossi Construction Services LLC5.0★ (2)3 mi
Richard's Paving5.0★ (2)10 mi
S E Wright Inc5.0★ (2)8 mi
Saunders Construction5.0★ (2)5 mi
T.J. Keenan Excavation5.0★ (2)16 mi
Town & Country Paving5.0★ (2)17 mi

How we ranked Melrose excavating contractors

We scored 203 Melrose 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 Melrose 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 Melrose: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Melrose?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Melrose, MA is 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.9★ from 3,912 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Sparta Excavation llc (#3) follow. We ranked 203 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Melrose?

ContractorsRanked ranks 203 excavating contractors serving Melrose, MA. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which excavating contractors in Melrose are open 24/7?

42 ranked excavating contractors in Melrose post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Sparta Excavation llc (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Melrose work on weekends?

115 of 203 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 62 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Sparta Excavation llc (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Melrose excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 203 rated excavating contractors in Melrose is 4.8★, with a median of 9 reviews. 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric has the most, 3,912 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Melrose count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 203 excavating contractors serving Melrose.
  2. November 2026: 4 duplicate listings merged.

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