61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 157 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Rochester, NH (2026)
98 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Rochester: Timber Falls Tree Care, CR Score 61/100; 4.9★ from 157 Google reviews.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Integrity Site Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 98.
- 20
Most-reviewed: Basement Improvements, LLC, 343 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 98 ranked; ranked #20.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
98 Rochester excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 11 are open 24/7, 46 open Saturdays and 20 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 98 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Dover ranking. See Excavating contractors in Dover
Top 10 excavating contractors in Rochester at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Timber Falls Tree Care | 61 | 4.9★ (157) | Dover, 10 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Integrity Site Services | 60 | 5.0★ (8) | Rochester | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Barron Brothers Dev Inc. | 59 | 4.6★ (35) | Rochester | — | — |
| 4 | NH Groundscapes, LLC (NHG) | 59 | 4.9★ (56) | Concord, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Joe Darrah Enterprises | 57 | 5.0★ (57) | Concord, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Skyline Siteworks | 57 | 5.0★ (5) | Eliot, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | BWP & Sons Excavation | 56 | 4.9★ (58) | Chester, 21 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Arborcare Tree Service | 56 | 4.9★ (67) | Barrington, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | BOH DIRT WORKS, LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (11) | Eliot, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Mourgenos Lawn Care | 55 | 4.4★ (7) | Dover, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
The 98 best excavating contractors in Rochester, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Rochester
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Concord, 20 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Concord, 17 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Eliot, 7 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Chester, 21 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Barrington, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 67 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eliot, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Dover, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lebanon, 5 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chester, 25 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Lynn, 6 mi away
54/100CR 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.
#14 STS Construction
Based in Lebanon, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Pembroke, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Barrington, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Chester, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Berwick, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Biddeford, 19 mi away
53/100CR 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.
Based in Biddeford, 24 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 343 Google reviews, the most in Rochester.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#21 Dirt Dynamix LLC
Based in Pembroke, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Sanford, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#23 CL Siteworks
Based in Pembroke, 19 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Eliot, 9 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#25 Roll Excavation
Based in Eliot, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
How we ranked Rochester excavating contractors
We scored 98 Rochester 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 Rochester 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 Rochester: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Rochester?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Rochester, NH is Timber Falls Tree Care with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.9★ from 157 Google reviews. Integrity Site Services (#2) and Barron Brothers Dev Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 98 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Rochester?
ContractorsRanked ranks 98 excavating contractors serving Rochester, NH. 2 of them are based in Rochester; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Rochester are open 24/7?
11 ranked excavating contractors in Rochester post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Integrity Site Services (#2), NH Groundscapes, LLC (NHG) (#4) and Skyline Siteworks (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Rochester work on weekends?
46 of 98 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 20 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Integrity Site Services (#2), NH Groundscapes, LLC (NHG) (#4) and Skyline Siteworks (#6). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Rochester excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 98 rated excavating contractors in Rochester is 4.9★, with a median of 9 reviews. Basement Improvements, LLC has the most, 343 reviews, and ranks #20. 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 Rochester count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Rochester 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 Rochester
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 98 excavating contractors serving Rochester.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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