59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,013 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Newton, MA (2026)
254 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Newton: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 59/100; 4.8★ from 3,013 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 254.
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Most-reviewed: 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric, 3,912 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 254 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
254 Newton excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 50 are open 24/7, 139 open Saturdays and 74 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 254 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Newton at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.8★ (3,013) | Boston, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric | 59 | 4.9★ (3,912) | Wakefield, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Sparta Excavation llc | 59 | 4.9★ (33) | Hudson, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Jones Contracting, Inc. | 57 | 5.0★ (26) | Walpole, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (2,454) | Stoughton, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Amato Excavation | 56 | 5.0★ (16) | Billerica, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | JC Mini Excavating | 56 | 5.0★ (30) | Tewksbury, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Absolute Site Excavation | 56 | 4.6★ (19) | Billerica, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Ground Breaking Excavation | 56 | 5.0★ (17) | Medway, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | DIY Bobcat Services | 56 | 5.0★ (5) | Tewksbury, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 254 best excavating contractors in Newton, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Wakefield, 13 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 3,912 Google reviews, the most in Newton.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hudson, 9 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Walpole, 13 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Stoughton, 15 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,454 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Billerica, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Tewksbury, 19 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Billerica, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Medway, 17 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Tewksbury, 9 mi away
56/100CR 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 Quincy, 11 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 Boston, 7 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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.
#14 Pave Tech LLC
Based in Newton
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 142 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tewksbury, 18 mi away
55/100CR 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 Peabody, 19 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Milford, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Brockton, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Chelmsford, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 443 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marlborough, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,069 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Quincy, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lynnfield, 13 mi away
54/100CR 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 Lowell, 22 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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.
#24 JRF Corporation
Based in Jamaica Plain, 6 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#25 WM Earthworks
Based in Pinehurst, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
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 254 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Newton
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.D. Paolini, LLC | In Newton | |
| Antonellis Construction, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Newton |
| Boston HVAC - Newton | In Newton | |
| C T Construction | 1.0★ (2) | In Newton |
| Chosen Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Newton |
| CW Contracting | In Newton | |
| D&S Landscaping and Excavating | In Newton | |
| Epernay Design & Construction | In Newton | |
| GLS Services | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| JR CONSTRUCTION AND MORE | 5.0★ (4) | In Newton |
| Kiely Excavating | In Newton | |
| Kosow Construction | In Newton | |
| Lamb Co Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Newton Chimney & Masonry | 5.0★ (3) | In Newton |
| Newton Siding Contractor | 5.0★ (14) | In Newton |
| PM Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Newton |
| Prestige Water and Fire Damage Restoration Newton | 5.0★ (4) | In Newton |
| T.J. Keenan Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Trufant Industries, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Zecena Landscaping and Construction INC | 5.0★ (3) | In Newton |
How we ranked Newton excavating contractors
We scored 254 Newton 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 Newton 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 Newton: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Newton?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Newton, MA is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.8★ from 3,013 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric (#2) and Sparta Excavation llc (#3) follow. We ranked 254 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Newton?
ContractorsRanked ranks 254 excavating contractors serving Newton, MA. 1 of them is based in Newton; 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 Newton are open 24/7?
50 ranked excavating contractors in Newton post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric (#2) and Sparta Excavation llc (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Newton work on weekends?
139 of 254 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 74 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric (#2) and Sparta Excavation llc (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Newton excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 254 rated excavating contractors in Newton is 4.9★, with a median of 9 reviews. 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric has the most, 3,912 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Newton count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Newton 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 Newton
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 254 excavating contractors serving Newton.
- November 2026: 5 duplicate listings merged.
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