57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 343 Google reviews, the most in Saco.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Saco, ME (2026)
85 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Saco: Basement Improvements, LLC, CR Score 57/100; 4.9★ from 343 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 1 PM.
- 24
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Willie C. & Sons Landscaping, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #24 of 85.
- 9
Most-reviewed: Les Wilson & Sons, 60 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 85 ranked after Basement Improvements, LLC; ranked #9.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
85 Saco excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 29 open Saturdays and 12 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 85 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Saco at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basement Improvements, LLC | 57 | 4.9★ (343) | Biddeford, 8 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | CassMartz Corp | 55 | 5.0★ (53) | Biddeford, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | JF Yardworks | 55 | 5.0★ (12) | South Portland Gardens, 7 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Gorham Sand & Gravel Inc. | 54 | 4.7★ (59) | Buxton, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | BTB Hardscaping & Excavation | 54 | 5.0★ (16) | Biddeford, 13 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Unlimited Demolition & Excavation LLC | 54 | 4.8★ (17) | Biddeford, 11 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Precision Landscape & Excavation | 54 | 4.6★ (34) | Buxton, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Picard Enterprises | 54 | 4.6★ (10) | Saco | — | — |
| 9 | Les Wilson & Sons | 53 | 4.4★ (60) | Westbrook, 14 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 10 | Pleasant Hill Excavators | 53 | 4.7★ (13) | Biddeford, 13 mi away | — | — |
The 85 best excavating contractors in Saco, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Biddeford, 4 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#3 JF Yardworks
Based in South Portland Gardens, 7 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Buxton, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Biddeford, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Buxton, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscape designer”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saco
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Westbrook, 14 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Biddeford, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Biddeford, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Biddeford, 3 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterboro, 14 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Biddeford, 3 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#15 SBB Excavation
Based in Saco
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#16 Brex Corporation
Based in Kennebunk, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Biddeford, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Buxton, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saco
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscape designer”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#20 Septic Advisor
Based in South Portland, 13 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Biddeford, 7 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Gorham, 21 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Buxton, 10 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.7★ 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 Westbrook, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 33 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Biddeford, 13 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability 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 85 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Saco
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Amron Landscaping | 3.0★ (2) | In Saco |
| Andy Picard Excavating Inc. | In Saco | |
| Dow Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Eastern Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Elemental Experience Clean | 5.0★ (13) | In Saco |
| Fourth Gen Drywall & construction | 5.0★ (3) | In Saco |
| Gobeil Enterprises Inc. | In Saco | |
| Herringbone Inc | In Saco | |
| Labbe Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Maine Commercial Contracting | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Maine Post Construction Cleaning LLC | 5.0★ (14) | In Saco |
| Mansur Construction | 5.0★ (4) | In Saco |
| Marrocco Partners llc | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Noonan’s Property Services | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| PIKE | In Saco | |
| Pine Stream Property Management | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Poirier Excavation Inc | 1.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Ryan Crosby Construction LLC | 1.0★ (1) | In Saco |
| Saco River Fence and Construction | 5.0★ (9) | In Saco |
| SBB Excavation, LLC. | 1.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
How we ranked Saco excavating contractors
We scored 85 Saco 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 Saco 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 Saco: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Saco?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Saco, ME is Basement Improvements, LLC with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 4.9★ from 343 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 1 PM. CassMartz Corp (#2) and JF Yardworks (#3) follow. We ranked 85 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Saco?
ContractorsRanked ranks 85 excavating contractors serving Saco, ME. 3 of them are based in Saco; 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 Saco are open 24/7?
3 ranked excavating contractors in Saco post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Willie C. & Sons Landscaping (#24). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Saco work on weekends?
29 of 85 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 12 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Basement Improvements, LLC (#1), CassMartz Corp (#2) and JF Yardworks (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Saco excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 85 rated excavating contractors in Saco is 4.8★, with a median of 7 reviews. Basement Improvements, LLC has the most, 343 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 Saco count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Saco 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 Saco
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 85 excavating contractors serving Saco.
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