58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 145 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Montville Center, CT (2026)
67 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Montville Center: AJC Waste Management, CR Score 58/100; 4.8★ from 145 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 67.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 414 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 67 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
67 Montville Center excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 16 are open 24/7, 40 open Saturdays and 25 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 67 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Montville Center at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AJC Waste Management | 58 | 4.8★ (145) | East Haddam, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.9★ (195) | Groton, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | New London County Septic & Excavation | 58 | 4.8★ (50) | Ledyard, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.9★ (125) | New London, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Hayes Services, LLC | 56 | 4.9★ (77) | Old Saybrook, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (414) | Guilford, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 7 | Anderson Bros Sanitation & Excavating Inc | 55 | 4.9★ (111) | Branford, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Coit Excavating Inc | 55 | 4.6★ (11) | Norwich, 6 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | A & B Excavation and Concrete | 55 | 4.8★ (17) | Groton, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Montano & Sons | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | Old Saybrook, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 67 best excavating contractors in Montville Center, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Groton, 9 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 195 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ledyard, 8 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New London, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 125 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Old Saybrook, 12 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Guilford, 23 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 414 Google reviews, the most in Montville Center.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Branford, 25 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 111 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norwich, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Groton, 4 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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.
#10 Montano & Sons
Based in Old Saybrook, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Hopkinton, 22 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 144 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Haddam, 15 mi away
55/100CR 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.
#13 JCS Construction
Based in Plainfield, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 East Haddam, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Glastonbury Center, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 99 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Storrs, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 46 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 #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plainfield, 22 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Ellington, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Haddam, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Ledyard, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Wallingford, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Norwich, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Guilford, 25 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
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 67 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Montville Center
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AAA Paving | 5.0★ (40) | In Montville Center |
| Arthur Goulart & Son | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Benjdid Property Solutions LLC | 5.0★ (31) | In Montville Center |
| Clear Ridge Co LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| CMT Construction and Excavation | 4.5★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Construction Concepts & Management | 3.0★ (1) | In Montville Center |
| Cunningham Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Curtin Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Dennis Rogan Excavation | 4.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| DS Landscaping Services LLC | In Montville Center | |
| Fraser Commercial Services, Inc. | 5.0★ (120) | In Montville Center |
| Hagstrom Excavation & Paving | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| McClure Construction Co. | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Metcalf Paving & Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Montville Public Works | 4.7★ (13) | In Montville Center |
| MP Excavation LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 1 mi |
| Mystic Landscape services LLC | 4.5★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Potter's Hauling & Excavation LLC | In Montville Center | |
| Salecon LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Montville Center |
| Shoreside Asphalt | 3.7★ (3) | In Montville Center |
How we ranked Montville Center excavating contractors
We scored 67 Montville Center 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 Montville Center 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 Montville Center: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Montville Center?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Montville Center, CT is AJC Waste Management with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.8★ from 145 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and New London County Septic & Excavation (#3) follow. We ranked 67 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Montville Center?
ContractorsRanked ranks 67 excavating contractors serving Montville Center, CT. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Montville Center are open 24/7?
16 ranked excavating contractors in Montville Center post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are AJC Waste Management (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and New London County Septic & Excavation (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Montville Center work on weekends?
40 of 67 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 25 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are AJC Waste Management (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and New London County Septic & Excavation (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Montville Center excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 67 rated excavating contractors in Montville Center is 4.9★, with a median of 11 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 414 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 Montville Center count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Montville Center 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 Montville Center
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 67 excavating contractors serving Montville Center.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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