59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 280 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Plymouth, CT (2026)
218 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Plymouth: American Rooter, CR Score 59/100; 4.8★ from 280 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): S&S EXCAVATING L.L.C., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 218.
- 15
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,144 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 218 ranked; ranked #15.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
218 Plymouth excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 47 are open 24/7, 133 open Saturdays and 77 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 218 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Plymouth at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | American Rooter | 59 | 4.8★ (280) | Plymouth | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | S&S EXCAVATING L.L.C. | 58 | 5.0★ (17) | Bristol, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | 'Tanks Be Gone' LLC | 58 | 4.9★ (24) | Plymouth | — | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (662) | Waterbury, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Developez LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (12) | Plymouth | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | G&M GroundWorks LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (11) | Plymouth | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | McAllister Property Services LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (3) | Plymouth | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Third Hand Earthworks | 57 | 4.9★ (123) | Simsbury Center, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Booths Excavating and Outdoor Services LLC | 57 | 4.6★ (18) | Middlebury, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Strollo's Excavation | 57 | 5.0★ (16) | Cheshire, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 218 best excavating contractors in Plymouth, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Bristol, 8 mi away
58/100CR 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 Plymouth
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Waterbury, 9 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 662 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plymouth
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plymouth
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Plymouth
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Simsbury Center, 20 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 123 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Middlebury, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cheshire, 13 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Southbury, 18 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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.
Based in Meriden, 16 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 687 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bristol, 6 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Plainville, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Hartford, 21 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,144 Google reviews, the most in Plymouth.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#16 Decks & More LLC
Based in Plymouth
56/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Bristol, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 159 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bristol, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#19 EarthTech+
Based in New Milford, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bethel, 25 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Milford, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bristol, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Torrington, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 144 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bristol, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Ansonia, 23 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 421 Google reviews.
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 218 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Plymouth
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Evergreen LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Plymouth |
| Aaron Environmental, Tank Removal & Maintenance Services | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Abe's Excavating | In Plymouth | |
| Amoroso Excavating & Septic Service, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Plymouth |
| Atlas Excavating, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Autumn Contracting LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Brami Mechanical | In Plymouth | |
| Cli Services, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Plymouth |
| Coastal Masonry, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Dayton Construction Co Inc | 4.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Desmarais Property Maintenance | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| JMosimann Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | In Plymouth |
| Northeast Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Nutmeg Contracting Services LLC | 5.0★ (3) | In Plymouth |
| Patterson land clearing LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Premier Outdoor Services LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| TG Climate Solutions LLC | 5.0★ (9) | In Plymouth |
| Total Site Development | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Twinfork Enterprises, LLC | In Plymouth | |
| Wolcott Sand & Gravel | 5.0★ (1) | In Plymouth |
How we ranked Plymouth excavating contractors
We scored 218 Plymouth 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 Plymouth 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 Plymouth: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Plymouth?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Plymouth, CT is American Rooter with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.8★ from 280 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. S&S EXCAVATING L.L.C. (#2) and 'Tanks Be Gone' LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 218 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Plymouth?
ContractorsRanked ranks 218 excavating contractors serving Plymouth, CT. 6 of them are based in Plymouth; 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 Plymouth are open 24/7?
47 ranked excavating contractors in Plymouth post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are American Rooter (#1), S&S EXCAVATING L.L.C. (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Plymouth work on weekends?
133 of 218 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 77 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are American Rooter (#1), S&S EXCAVATING L.L.C. (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Plymouth excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 218 rated excavating contractors in Plymouth is 5.0★, with a median of 9 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,144 reviews, and ranks #15. 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 Plymouth count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Plymouth 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 Plymouth
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 218 excavating contractors serving Plymouth.
- November 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.
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