57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,471 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Portsmouth, RI (2026)
162 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Portsmouth: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 57/100; 4.9★ from 1,471 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 162.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 3,084 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 162 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
162 Portsmouth excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 22 are open 24/7, 92 open Saturdays and 49 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 162 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Portsmouth at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.9★ (1,471) | Narragansett, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (3,084) | Providence, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (1,477) | New Bedford, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Xpert Tree and Excavation Services LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (102) | Seekonk, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Ramos Landscaping LLC | 55 | 4.8★ (61) | South Kingstown, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Blue Line Landscape Construction, Excavation & Drainage | 54 | 4.9★ (39) | Seekonk, 13 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Cabral's Walls | 54 | 5.0★ (182) | Fall River, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | ProSeptic | 54 | 5.0★ (123) | East Greenwich, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Peckham Bros Co | 54 | 5.0★ (7) | Middletown, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | A J Potter & Sons Inc | 53 | 4.6★ (10) | Fall River, 8 mi away | — | — |
The 162 best excavating contractors in Portsmouth, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Providence, 16 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,084 Google reviews, the most in Portsmouth.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Bedford, 17 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,477 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Seekonk, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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.
Based in South Kingstown, 7 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Seekonk, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fall River, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 182 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#8 ProSeptic
Based in East Greenwich, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 123 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Middletown, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Fall River, 8 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Portsmouth
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#12 J M Equipment Co
Based in Acushnet, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Woonsocket, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Tiverton, 3 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ 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 South Kingstown, 8 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jamestown, 1 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jamestown, 10 mi away
53/100CR 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 East Providence, 16 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 187 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Acushnet, 16 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Dighton, 16 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Warwick, 14 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Swansea, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 199 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jamestown, 9 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Berkley, 16 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#25 JLC Construction
Based in New Bedford, 17 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 23 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 162 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Portsmouth
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 Barber Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Avalon Design Group, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Build Brothers | In Portsmouth | |
| Camara Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Chester Wilkie Jr Excavating | In Portsmouth | |
| Clean Cut Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Fernandes Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| J M Lannan Excavation Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Jack Domingoes Construction Company | In Portsmouth | |
| JAS Solutions, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Klappy's Fall Clean Up | 5.0★ (7) | In Portsmouth |
| MDC Excavation & Trucking | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Mike's Andrade Excavating Co | 3.5★ (2) | 16 mi |
| MILO Excavation LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Monster-Vac | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Nathanyl Gomes Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Peter's Excavating & Landscape Construction LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Sage Site Solutions LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Sakonnet Landworks LLC. | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Swansea Construction Corp | 3.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
How we ranked Portsmouth excavating contractors
We scored 162 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Portsmouth?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Portsmouth, RI is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 4.9★ from 1,471 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 162 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Portsmouth?
ContractorsRanked ranks 162 excavating contractors serving Portsmouth, RI. 1 of them is based in Portsmouth; 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 Portsmouth are open 24/7?
22 ranked excavating contractors in Portsmouth post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#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 Portsmouth work on weekends?
92 of 162 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 49 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Portsmouth excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 162 rated excavating contractors in Portsmouth is 4.9★, with a median of 8 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 3,084 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 Portsmouth count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 162 excavating contractors serving Portsmouth.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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