60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 687 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Meriden, CT (2026)
246 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Meriden: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 60/100; 4.8★ from 687 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Strollo's Excavation, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 246.
- 11
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,345 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 246 ranked; ranked #11.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
246 Meriden excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 49 are open 24/7, 149 open Saturdays and 82 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 246 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Meriden at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 60 | 4.8★ (687) | Meriden | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Strollo's Excavation | 59 | 5.0★ (16) | Cheshire, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | D E Sisk Hardscaping & Construction | 57 | 5.0★ (8) | Meriden | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Quiroga works llc | 57 | 5.0★ (8) | Meriden | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | 'Tanks Be Gone' LLC | 57 | 4.9★ (24) | Plymouth, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Velocity Site Works, LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (19) | Wallingford Center, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | G&M GroundWorks LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (11) | Plymouth, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (662) | Waterbury, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (1,144) | Hartford, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Earth Contractors, LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (4) | Bristol, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 246 best excavating contractors in Meriden, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Cheshire, 6 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Meriden
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Meriden
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Plymouth, 4 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Wallingford Center, 7 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plymouth, 4 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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.
Based in Waterbury, 13 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 662 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hartford, 17 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,144 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bristol, 4 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 New Haven, 17 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 1,345 Google reviews, the most in Meriden.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plainville, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #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.
Based in Cheshire Village, 1 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Meriden
56/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wallingford, 4 mi away
56/100CR 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.
#16 Gage Dirtworks
Based in Wallingford Center, 4 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bristol, 17 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Middlebury, 16 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Southbury, 22 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wallingford, 4 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newington, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Ansonia, 20 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 421 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hamden, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 115 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bristol, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cheshire Village, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 128 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 246 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Meriden
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Environmental, Tank Removal & Maintenance Services | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Atlas Excavating, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Back Woods Land Clearing | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Carabetta Construction Company | In Meriden | |
| CZAJA Brothers | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Desmarais Property Maintenance | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Duarte & Martinez Construction LLC | In Meriden | |
| Hfa General Construction LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Meriden |
| Lowe Excavating & Construction | In Meriden | |
| Lrg drywall llc | In Meriden | |
| Marek Brothers Construction | In Meriden | |
| Marklyn Site Contractors Inc | 1.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Nelson Construction & Home Improvement | In Meriden | |
| Patterson land clearing LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Premier Outdoor Services LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Pro tile and tub reglazing CT | 5.0★ (17) | In Meriden |
| Schmitt Enterprises LLC | 4.5★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Shigla's Construction LLC | 5.0★ (4) | In Meriden |
| Total Site Development | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Visser General Construction | In Meriden |
How we ranked Meriden excavating contractors
We scored 246 Meriden 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 Meriden 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 Meriden: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Meriden?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Meriden, CT is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.8★ from 687 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Strollo's Excavation (#2) and D E Sisk Hardscaping & Construction (#3) follow. We ranked 246 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Meriden?
ContractorsRanked ranks 246 excavating contractors serving Meriden, CT. 4 of them are based in Meriden; 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 Meriden are open 24/7?
49 ranked excavating contractors in Meriden post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Strollo's Excavation (#2) and D E Sisk Hardscaping & Construction (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Meriden work on weekends?
149 of 246 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 82 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Strollo's Excavation (#2) and D E Sisk Hardscaping & Construction (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Meriden excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 246 rated excavating contractors in Meriden is 5.0★, with a median of 10 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,345 reviews, and ranks #11. 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 Meriden count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Meriden 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 Meriden
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 246 excavating contractors serving Meriden.
- November 2026: 4 duplicate listings merged.
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