64/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Best Excavating Contractors in Orono, ME (2026)
17 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Orono: D B M Properties LLC, CR Score 64/100; 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 5
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Loring Construction LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 17.
- 8
Most-reviewed: Pete's Landscape & Supply, Inc., 48 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 17 ranked; ranked #8.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
17 Orono excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 17 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Bangor ranking. See Excavating contractors in Bangor
Top 10 excavating contractors in Orono at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D B M Properties LLC | 64 | 5.0★ (28) | Brewer, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Thornton Construction | 57 | 4.3★ (11) | Orono | — | — |
| 3 | Eastern Maine Excavation | 57 | 5.0★ (16) | Bangor, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | H & S Sitework Construction | 56 | 5.0★ (15) | Bangor, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Loring Construction LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (4) | Old Town, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 6 | Pine State Excavation | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | Bangor, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | P.C. Earthworks | 55 | 5.0★ (13) | Bangor, 23 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Pete's Landscape & Supply, Inc. | 54 | 4.8★ (48) | Bangor, 6 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 9 | Sargent | 53 | 4.4★ (25) | Orono | — | — |
| 10 | Whitmore Contracting Inc. | 50 | 5.0★ (10) | Brewer, 5 mi away | — | — |
The 17 best excavating contractors in Orono, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Orono
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Bangor, 9 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews.
Based in Bangor, 11 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Old Town, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Bangor, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Bangor, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Bangor, 6 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 48 Google reviews, the most in Orono.
#9 Sargent
Based in Orono
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 25 Google reviews.
Based in Brewer, 5 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based in Bangor, 9 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews.
Based in Ellsworth, 20 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based in Bangor, 11 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Masonry contractor”.
Based in Bangor, 8 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
#15 Maine Earth
Based in Bangor, 14 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based in Bangor, 13 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews.
Based in Ellsworth, 20 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
How we ranked Orono excavating contractors
We scored 17 Orono 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 Orono 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 Orono: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Orono?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Orono, ME is D B M Properties LLC with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Thornton Construction (#2) and Eastern Maine Excavation (#3) follow. We ranked 17 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Orono?
ContractorsRanked ranks 17 excavating contractors serving Orono, ME. 2 of them are based in Orono; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Orono are open 24/7?
2 ranked excavating contractors in Orono post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are D B M Properties LLC (#1) and Loring Construction LLC (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Orono work on weekends?
6 of 17 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are D B M Properties LLC (#1), Eastern Maine Excavation (#3) and Pine State Excavation (#6). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Orono excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 17 rated excavating contractors in Orono is 5.0★, with a median of 10 reviews. Pete's Landscape & Supply, Inc. has the most, 48 reviews, and ranks #8. 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 Orono count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Orono 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 Orono
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 17 excavating contractors serving Orono.
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