59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 2,274 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in New Canaan, CT (2026)
201 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in New Canaan: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 59/100; 4.7★ from 2,274 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): DC Excavation, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 201.
- 30
Most-reviewed: Sippin Energy Products, 2,594 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 201 ranked; ranked #30.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
201 New Canaan excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 46 are open 24/7, 126 open Saturdays and 72 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 201 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in New Canaan at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.7★ (2,274) | Stamford, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | DC Excavation | 56 | 5.0★ (25) | Danbury, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Robert Mastroni Excavating, LLC | 56 | 4.9★ (27) | Bethel, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (1,306) | Stratford, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Shawn's Lawns | 56 | 2.6★ (5) | Stamford, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Long Island Land Grading, Drainage & Snow Removal Solutions by Lake Norman ENT | 55 | 4.9★ (78) | Kings Park, 22 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.8★ (1,070) | Mamaroneck, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.8★ (731) | Danbury, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.8★ (648) | White Plains, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | MOS Excavation & Drainage | 55 | 5.0★ (34) | Danbury, 13 mi away | Sat | — |
The 201 best excavating contractors in New Canaan, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Danbury, 17 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Bethel, 19 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Stratford, 19 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,306 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Stamford, 4 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kings Park, 22 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mamaroneck, 19 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,070 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Danbury, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 731 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in White Plains, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 648 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Danbury, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Milford, 22 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#12 Dump Right LLC
Based in Greenwich, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Greenburgh, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Bethel, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Huntington, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Easton, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #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.
Based in West Point, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bethel, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Westport, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Easton, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Ossining, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 360 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mount Kisco, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 172 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Stamford, 8 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.6★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mount Kisco, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 67 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Briarcliff Manor, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 75 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 201 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving New Canaan
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Amgine LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In New Canaan |
| Andronaco Excavating | 4.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Colonial Landscaping & Masonry | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| CT Lawn & Landscape, Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Excel | 3.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Gleacher Excavation Services | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Greens Ledge Electric LLC. | In New Canaan | |
| Hawkrun Chimney Sweep | In New Canaan | |
| Hoyt Landscaping of New Canaan | 5.0★ (2) | In New Canaan |
| J & B Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Maita's Masonry | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Navarra Landscaping | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| New Canaan Electric | 5.0★ (2) | In New Canaan |
| New Canaan Handyman | In New Canaan | |
| Nick Cambareri Masonry Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Olmino Planting and excavation llc | 5.0★ (1) | In New Canaan |
| Oly Mattera Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Painting&Renovation by Piotr | In New Canaan | |
| Surwilo Contracting Co | 4.5★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Woolley Excavating & Site | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
How we ranked New Canaan excavating contractors
We scored 201 New Canaan 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 New Canaan 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 New Canaan: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in New Canaan?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in New Canaan, CT is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.7★ from 2,274 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. DC Excavation (#2) and Robert Mastroni Excavating, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 201 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in New Canaan?
ContractorsRanked ranks 201 excavating contractors serving New Canaan, CT. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in New Canaan are open 24/7?
46 ranked excavating contractors in New Canaan post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), DC Excavation (#2) and Robert Mastroni Excavating, LLC (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in New Canaan work on weekends?
126 of 201 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 72 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), DC Excavation (#2) and Robert Mastroni Excavating, LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do New Canaan excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 201 rated excavating contractors in New Canaan is 4.9★, with a median of 9 reviews. Sippin Energy Products has the most, 2,594 reviews, and ranks #30. 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 New Canaan count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the New Canaan 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 New Canaan
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 201 excavating contractors serving New Canaan.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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