59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Norfolk, MA (2026)
277 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Norfolk: Jones Contracting, Inc., CR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Ground Breaking Excavation, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 277.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 3,084 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 277 ranked; ranked #9.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
277 Norfolk excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 50 are open 24/7, 149 open Saturdays and 82 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 277 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Norfolk at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jones Contracting, Inc. | 59 | 5.0★ (26) | Walpole, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Ground Breaking Excavation | 59 | 5.0★ (17) | Medway, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (2,454) | Stoughton, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | J Hockman Inc. Excavating & Septic System Services | 58 | 5.0★ (87) | Norfolk | — | — |
| 5 | Miles of Excavating | 57 | 3.9★ (25) | Wrentham, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (3,013) | Boston, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | M.J. McKernan Enterprises | 56 | 5.0★ (28) | Foxborough, 6 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Imperial Excavations and Constructions corp | 56 | 5.0★ (19) | Milford, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (3,084) | Providence, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 10 | Phil's Excavating. Cook's Septic. | 55 | 5.0★ (13) | Douglas, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 277 best excavating contractors in Norfolk, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Medway, 4 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Stoughton, 13 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Norfolk
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 87 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wrentham, 3 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Boston, 21 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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.
Based in Foxborough, 6 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Milford, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Providence, 23 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,084 Google reviews, the most in Norfolk.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Douglas, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Foxborough, 4 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Grafton, 19 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plainville, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Milford, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Quincy, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Norfolk
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#17 RJL Contracting
Based in Amherst, 19 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Marlborough, 20 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Hudson, 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Brockton, 13 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 Bridgewater, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Seekonk, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 102 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#23 P J Hayes Inc
Based in Walpole, 3 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#24 P&J Enterprises
Based in East Bridgewater, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Blackstone, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
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 277 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Norfolk
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alfa Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Backroad Construction Services | 1.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| C T Construction | 1.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Construction Drilling | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Corrado Building & Remodeling, Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Dolan & Co., Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| EDM Garage Door Repair | 5.0★ (11) | In Norfolk |
| Geologic-Earth Exploration Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Norfolk |
| GLS Services | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Irving Trucking Co | 3.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| JK Landscaping and Firewood Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| K & K Excavation Co Inc | 1.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Lamb Co Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Loam and Mulch | 3.5★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Mcdonald Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| mrd construction | In Norfolk | |
| TNT Construction & Excavatng | 1.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Trufant Industries, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Tuttle M J | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Wescott Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
How we ranked Norfolk excavating contractors
We scored 277 Norfolk 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 Norfolk 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 Norfolk: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Norfolk?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Norfolk, MA is Jones Contracting, Inc. with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Ground Breaking Excavation (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 277 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Norfolk?
ContractorsRanked ranks 277 excavating contractors serving Norfolk, MA. 2 of them are based in Norfolk; 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 Norfolk are open 24/7?
50 ranked excavating contractors in Norfolk post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Jones Contracting, Inc. (#1), Ground Breaking Excavation (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Norfolk work on weekends?
149 of 277 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 82 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Jones Contracting, Inc. (#1), Ground Breaking Excavation (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Norfolk excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 277 rated excavating contractors in Norfolk is 4.9★, with a median of 8 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 3,084 reviews, and ranks #9. 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 Norfolk count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Norfolk 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 Norfolk
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 277 excavating contractors serving Norfolk.
- November 2026: 9 duplicate listings merged.
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