59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Norwich, CT (2026)
68 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Norwich: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 59/100; 4.9★ from 195 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): New London County Septic & Excavation, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 68.
- 24
Most-reviewed: Nature Redesigned Landscaping, 218 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 68 ranked; ranked #24.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
68 Norwich excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 14 are open 24/7, 40 open Saturdays and 24 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 68 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Norwich at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.9★ (195) | Groton, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | New London County Septic & Excavation | 58 | 4.8★ (50) | Ledyard, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | AJC Waste Management | 58 | 4.8★ (145) | East Haddam, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Coit Excavating Inc | 57 | 4.6★ (11) | Norwich | Sat | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.9★ (125) | New London, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Professional Drain Services of Southern New England, LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (144) | Hopkinton, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Hayes Services, LLC | 56 | 4.9★ (77) | Old Saybrook, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | JH Outdoor Services LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (19) | Norwich | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | JCS Construction | 56 | 5.0★ (4) | Plainfield, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | RWP Tree Worx, LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (99) | Glastonbury Center, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 68 best excavating contractors in Norwich, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Ledyard, 9 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 50 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Haddam, 10 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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.
Based in Norwich
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 New London, 13 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Hopkinton, 19 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Old Saybrook, 17 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Norwich
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plainfield, 12 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Glastonbury Center, 19 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Groton, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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.
Based in Plainfield, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Storrs, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Ellington, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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.
#16 Saviour Septic
Based in Norwich
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 123 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Putnam, 21 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 Ledyard, 5 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 East Haddam, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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.
#20 Montano & Sons
Based in Old Saybrook, 19 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 Groton, 24 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 14 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
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 East Haddam, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Greenwich, 25 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 218 Google reviews, the most in Norwich.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ellington, 25 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability 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 68 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Norwich
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 & B Excavating | In Norwich | |
| Arthur Goulart & Son | 5.0★ (2) | In Norwich |
| Bordeau Excavating | In Norwich | |
| C.Torrey Painting Services | 5.0★ (18) | In Norwich |
| Charles Lindo Excavation | In Norwich | |
| CHB Contracting LLC | In Norwich | |
| CMT Construction and Excavation | 4.5★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Dennis Rogan Excavation | 4.0★ (2) | In Norwich |
| Hagstrom Excavation & Paving | 5.0★ (2) | In Norwich |
| John C George Co Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Norwich |
| Jonathan P. Arpin, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Norwich |
| Metcalf Paving & Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| MP Excavation LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| New London Home Improvements | 5.0★ (4) | In Norwich |
| Paul Majcher Construction LLC | 4.0★ (1) | In Norwich |
| Paul Wawrzynowicz General Excvtn | In Norwich | |
| Pepas Landscaping & Excavation | In Norwich | |
| Roberts Services LLC | 5.0★ (7) | In Norwich |
| Salecon LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Torsas Excavation LLC | In Norwich |
How we ranked Norwich excavating contractors
We scored 68 Norwich 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 Norwich 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 Norwich: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Norwich?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Norwich, CT is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.9★ from 195 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. New London County Septic & Excavation (#2) and AJC Waste Management (#3) follow. We ranked 68 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Norwich?
ContractorsRanked ranks 68 excavating contractors serving Norwich, CT. 3 of them are based in Norwich; 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 Norwich are open 24/7?
14 ranked excavating contractors in Norwich post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), New London County Septic & Excavation (#2) and AJC Waste Management (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Norwich work on weekends?
40 of 68 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 24 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), New London County Septic & Excavation (#2) and AJC Waste Management (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Norwich excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 68 rated excavating contractors in Norwich is 4.9★, with a median of 11 reviews. Nature Redesigned Landscaping has the most, 218 reviews, and ranks #24. 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 Norwich count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Norwich 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 Norwich
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 68 excavating contractors serving Norwich.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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