58/100CR 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 Middletown, CT (2026)
224 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Middletown: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 58/100; 4.8★ from 687 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 224.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,345 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 224 ranked; ranked #12.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
224 Middletown excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 40 are open 24/7, 132 open Saturdays and 72 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 224 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Middletown at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (687) | Meriden, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (1,144) | Hartford, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Velocity Site Works, LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (19) | Wallingford Center, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Strollo's Excavation | 57 | 5.0★ (16) | Cheshire, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | 'Tanks Be Gone' LLC | 56 | 4.9★ (24) | Plymouth, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | G&M GroundWorks LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (11) | Plymouth, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Earth Contractors, LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (4) | Bristol, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Quiroga works llc | 55 | 5.0★ (8) | Meriden, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Gage Dirtworks | 55 | 4.9★ (19) | Wallingford Center, 7 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Command Construction LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (5) | Newington, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 224 best excavating contractors in Middletown, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Hartford, 14 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Wallingford Center, 6 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Cheshire, 14 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Plymouth, 7 mi away
56/100CR 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 Plymouth, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Bristol, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Meriden, 7 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Wallingford Center, 7 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Newington, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Plainville, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 New Haven, 22 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 1,345 Google reviews, the most in Middletown.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Branford, 20 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 111 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bristol, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Newington, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 152 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterbury, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Meriden, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Wallingford, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Meriden, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Bristol, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Middletown
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Guilford, 18 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 New Britain, 6 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Guilford, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 414 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 224 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Middletown
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) | 13 mi |
| Apex Landscape & Demolition llc | 3.6★ (7) | In Middletown |
| Back Woods Land Clearing | 5.0★ (2) | In Middletown |
| Clear Ridge Co LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Coastline Gardening | In Middletown | |
| Cunningham Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Curtin Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| CZAJA Brothers | 5.0★ (2) | In Middletown |
| Davis Painting | 5.0★ (30) | In Middletown |
| Dirt Guy Excavating | In Middletown | |
| EverDoors - Garage Door Repair | 5.0★ (18) | In Middletown |
| Guillen's Construction LLC | In Middletown | |
| IRONEX Garage Doors of Middletown | 4.9★ (115) | In Middletown |
| JC Stone Llc | 5.0★ (2) | In Middletown |
| Limmer Construction | 4.5★ (2) | In Middletown |
| Northeast Construction & Solution LLC | 5.0★ (5) | In Middletown |
| Paul L Szewczyk Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Middletown |
| Promised Land Earthworks LLC. | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Schmitt Enterprises LLC | 4.5★ (2) | 8 mi |
| TyMatt Excavation Inc | In Middletown |
How we ranked Middletown excavating contractors
We scored 224 Middletown 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 Middletown 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 Middletown: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Middletown?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Middletown, CT is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.8★ from 687 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Velocity Site Works, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 224 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Middletown?
ContractorsRanked ranks 224 excavating contractors serving Middletown, CT. 2 of them are based in Middletown; 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 Middletown are open 24/7?
40 ranked excavating contractors in Middletown post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Strollo's Excavation (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Middletown work on weekends?
132 of 224 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 72 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Velocity Site Works, LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Middletown excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 224 rated excavating contractors in Middletown is 5.0★, with a median of 10 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,345 reviews, and ranks #12. 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 Middletown count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Middletown 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 Middletown
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 224 excavating contractors serving Middletown.
- November 2026: 4 duplicate listings merged.
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