60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Newburyport, MA (2026)
126 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Newburyport: Stockwood Excavation, CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Connell Excavation, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 126.
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Most-reviewed: 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric, 3,912 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 126 ranked; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
126 Newburyport excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 27 are open 24/7, 72 open Saturdays and 39 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 126 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Newburyport at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stockwood Excavation | 60 | 5.0★ (25) | Amesbury, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Connell Excavation | 59 | 5.0★ (40) | Haverhill, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | BCK Excavation, LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (26) | Hampton, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Charest Builders | 58 | 4.7★ (42) | Plaistow, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Donohoe Excavation LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (7) | Newburyport | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | C. S. Lincoln Excavation LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (3) | Groveland, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric | 56 | 4.9★ (3,912) | Wakefield, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 8 | 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric | 56 | 5.0★ (562) | North Andover, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Stiles & Sons Landscape Construction | 56 | 4.9★ (36) | Amesbury, 8 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | H A Richard & Son's | 56 | 4.9★ (14) | Amesbury, 2 mi away | Sat | — |
The 126 best excavating contractors in Newburyport, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Haverhill, 9 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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.
Based in Hampton, 9 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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.
Based in Plaistow, 11 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newburyport
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Groveland, 5 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Wakefield, 24 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 3,912 Google reviews, the most in Newburyport.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Andover, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 562 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Amesbury, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Amesbury, 2 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newburyport
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hampton, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chester, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tewksbury, 25 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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.
Based in Peabody, 20 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 839 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Derry, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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.
#17 Apex Landcare
Based in Amesbury, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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.
Based in Wilmington, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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.
Based in Salem, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tewksbury, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Derry Village, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Lowell, 25 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,146 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chester, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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.
Based in Groveland, 5 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chester, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 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 126 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Newburyport
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A&K garage door Newburyport | 4.8★ (22) | In Newburyport |
| Bailey Forestry Mulching & Land Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Newburyport |
| Beausoliel Landscaping & Excavation | In Newburyport | |
| Budco Enterprises LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Champlain Excavating | 1.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Desmond Landscape Contractors, Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Fitzgerald & Sons Excavation LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| George Ricker Jr Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Hartmann Enterprises | 4.5★ (2) | 12 mi |
| HOMEstretch: Merrimack Valley MA | 5.0★ (3) | In Newburyport |
| IrrigationSoft | In Newburyport | |
| Justin Barr Stonemasonry | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| MASTER LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION INC | 5.0★ (1) | In Newburyport |
| Mc Kenzie Group | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Mc Neil Construction Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Newburyport Lawn Services | 5.0★ (2) | In Newburyport |
| Palladino Excavating Corp. | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Town & Country Paving | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| TR Thibeault and Sons Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Trent Lloyd | In Newburyport |
How we ranked Newburyport excavating contractors
We scored 126 Newburyport 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Newburyport 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 Newburyport: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Newburyport?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Newburyport, MA is Stockwood Excavation with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Connell Excavation (#2) and BCK Excavation, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 126 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Newburyport?
ContractorsRanked ranks 126 excavating contractors serving Newburyport, MA. 2 of them are based in Newburyport; 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 Newburyport are open 24/7?
27 ranked excavating contractors in Newburyport post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Stockwood Excavation (#1), Connell Excavation (#2) and BCK Excavation, LLC (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Newburyport work on weekends?
72 of 126 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 39 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Stockwood Excavation (#1), Connell Excavation (#2) and BCK Excavation, LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Newburyport excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 126 rated excavating contractors in Newburyport is 4.9★, with a median of 10 reviews. 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric has the most, 3,912 reviews, and ranks #7. 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 Newburyport count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Newburyport 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 Newburyport
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 126 excavating contractors serving Newburyport.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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