58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 84 Google reviews, the most in Rutland.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Rutland, VT (2026)
11 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Rutland: GW Paving Inc, CR Score 58/100; 4.9★ from 84 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 5 PM.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Riley’s Services Inc, Excavation & Property Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 11.
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Most-reviewed: Postech Screw Piles Halifax, 35 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 11 ranked after GW Paving Inc; ranked #9.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
11 Rutland excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 11 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Rutland at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GW Paving Inc | 58 | 4.9★ (84) | Rutland | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Quirk Dryer Vent Cleaning Services Rutland, VT | 55 | 4.9★ (8) | Rutland | Evenings | — |
| 3 | Riley’s Services Inc, Excavation & Property Services | 55 | 4.3★ (6) | Rutland | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Kings Roofing And Construction | 55 | 4.7★ (13) | Rutland | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Pritchard Tom | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | Rutland | — | — |
| 6 | Tw Grace Inc | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | Rutland | — | — |
| 7 | Giancola Construction Corporation | 51 | 4.3★ (29) | Rutland | — | — |
| 8 | Intrinsic Property Services | 50 | 4.2★ (19) | Rutland | — | — |
| 9 | Postech Screw Piles Halifax | 49 | 4.9★ (35) | Halifax, 17 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 10 | Pine Hollow Landscape | 46 | 3.7★ (3) | Rutland | — | — |
The 11 best excavating contractors in Rutland, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Rutland
55/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rutland
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rutland
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rutland
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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.
#6 Tw Grace Inc
Based in Rutland
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 on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Rutland
51/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 29 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rutland
50/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 19 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Halifax, 17 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rutland
46/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Queensbury, 20 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Rutland
11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ADU Builders of Vermont | In Rutland | |
| Bill Lohsen Plumbing & Heating Inc. | 4.0★ (57) | In Rutland |
| CJ Williams Excavating | In Rutland | |
| Clement Construction LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| J & R Sprinkler | In Rutland | |
| JBoyd Contracting | 5.0★ (2) | In Rutland |
| JR Quality Construction INC | In Rutland | |
| Killington Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | In Rutland |
| Precision Property Management | In Rutland | |
| S P Bowen Excavating | In Rutland | |
| Scratch The Surface | 5.0★ (1) | In Rutland |
How we ranked Rutland excavating contractors
We scored 11 Rutland 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 Rutland 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 Rutland: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Rutland?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Rutland, VT is GW Paving Inc with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.9★ from 84 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 5 PM. Quirk Dryer Vent Cleaning Services Rutland, VT (#2) and Riley’s Services Inc, Excavation & Property Services (#3) follow. We ranked 11 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Rutland?
ContractorsRanked ranks 11 excavating contractors serving Rutland, VT. 9 of them are based in Rutland; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 11 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Rutland are open 24/7?
2 ranked excavating contractors in Rutland post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Riley’s Services Inc, Excavation & Property Services (#3) and Kings Roofing And Construction (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Rutland work on weekends?
4 of 11 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are GW Paving Inc (#1), Riley’s Services Inc, Excavation & Property Services (#3) and Kings Roofing And Construction (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Rutland excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 11 rated excavating contractors in Rutland is 4.9★, with a median of 8 reviews. GW Paving Inc has the most, 84 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Rutland count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Rutland 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 Rutland
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 11 excavating contractors serving Rutland.
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