59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Salem, NH (2026)
204 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Salem: Connell Excavation, CR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Charest Builders, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 204.
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Most-reviewed: 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric, 3,912 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 204 ranked; ranked #8.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
204 Salem excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 45 are open 24/7, 110 open Saturdays and 64 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 204 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Salem at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connell Excavation | 59 | 5.0★ (40) | Haverhill, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Charest Builders | 59 | 4.7★ (42) | Plaistow, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Suliveras Excavation | 58 | 4.6★ (11) | Derry, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric | 57 | 5.0★ (562) | North Andover, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | JC Mini Excavating | 57 | 5.0★ (30) | Tewksbury, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Merrill Excavating | 57 | 4.2★ (30) | Salem | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Stockwood Excavation | 57 | 5.0★ (25) | Amesbury, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric | 57 | 4.9★ (3,912) | Wakefield, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 9 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (1,146) | Lowell, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Belko Landscaping | 56 | 4.3★ (48) | Salem | Sat | — |
The 204 best excavating contractors in Salem, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Plaistow, 7 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Derry, 3 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Andover, 9 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 562 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tewksbury, 13 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salem
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Amesbury, 14 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Wakefield, 21 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 3,912 Google reviews, the most in Salem.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lowell, 11 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,146 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salem
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manchester, 21 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dracut, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Londonderry, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chelmsford, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 443 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tewksbury, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Wilmington, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Hampton, 20 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hudson, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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.
Based in Salem
55/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#20 Amato Excavation
Based in Billerica, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Billerica, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hudson, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chester, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Chester, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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.
#25 JGray Landworks
Based in Chester, 3 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
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 204 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Salem
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Clayton Commercial Hvac Refrigeration & Boiler Co | In Salem | |
| Advanced Building Systems Inc | 4.7★ (3) | In Salem |
| Al's Septic & Excavation | 3.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| CES Property Service, Tree Removal & Excavation Southern New Hampshire | In Salem | |
| CUNIN CONSTRUCTION | 5.0★ (2) | In Salem |
| Georgoulis Roofing & Construction | In Salem | |
| J & S All State Contracting, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | In Salem |
| Jhonatas Construction, Inc | 5.0★ (6) | In Salem |
| Joe Grzasko Landscaping | 4.4★ (7) | In Salem |
| Labrecque excavation | In Salem | |
| Linehan Landscaping | 4.5★ (23) | In Salem |
| Molino Contracting Llc | 3.7★ (18) | In Salem |
| Norfolk Kitchen & Bath Salem | 4.6★ (85) | In Salem |
| Rock Valley Construction | 5.0★ (32) | In Salem |
| Select Demo Services | 3.8★ (31) | In Salem |
| Superior Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Tony Coppola Plumbing & Heating | 3.8★ (13) | In Salem |
| Total Basement Finishing, A Blackdog Affiliate | 4.6★ (38) | In Salem |
| TPM Construction | In Salem | |
| TR Thibeault and Sons Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
How we ranked Salem excavating contractors
We scored 204 Salem 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 Salem 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 Salem: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Salem?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Salem, NH is Connell Excavation with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Charest Builders (#2) and Suliveras Excavation (#3) follow. We ranked 204 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Salem?
ContractorsRanked ranks 204 excavating contractors serving Salem, NH. 3 of them are based in Salem; 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 Salem are open 24/7?
45 ranked excavating contractors in Salem post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Connell Excavation (#1), Charest Builders (#2) and Suliveras Excavation (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Salem work on weekends?
110 of 204 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 64 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Connell Excavation (#1), Charest Builders (#2) and Suliveras Excavation (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Salem excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 204 rated excavating contractors in Salem is 4.9★, with a median of 10 reviews. 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric has the most, 3,912 reviews, and ranks #8. 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 Salem count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Salem 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 Salem
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 204 excavating contractors serving Salem.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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