61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 923 Google reviews, the most in South Burlington.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in South Burlington, VT (2026)
39 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in South Burlington: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 923 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): BP WASTEWATER SERVICES OF VT, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 39.
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Most-reviewed: BP WASTEWATER SERVICES OF VT, 468 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 39 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
39 South Burlington excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 15 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 39 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in South Burlington at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 61 | 4.8★ (923) | Williston, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | BP WASTEWATER SERVICES OF VT | 60 | 4.9★ (468) | Burlington, 2 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Hello Neighbor - Gravel Driveway Repair & Excavation | 58 | 5.0★ (68) | Colchester, 8 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Andrews Earthworks | 57 | 5.0★ (15) | South Burlington | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | All Terrain Excavating | 55 | 5.0★ (13) | South Burlington | — | — |
| 6 | HLG Excavation LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (15) | Colchester, 11 mi away | Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Don Weston Excavating Inc | 54 | 4.3★ (6) | Williston, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | All Seasons Excavating Inc. | 54 | 3.3★ (23) | Colchester, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Talbert Outdoor Maintenance, LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (9) | Colchester, 10 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Green State Excavating | 54 | 5.0★ (5) | Burlington, 5 mi away | Sat | — |
The 39 best excavating contractors in South Burlington, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Burlington, 2 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 468 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Colchester, 8 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Burlington
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 South Burlington
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Colchester, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Williston, 3 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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.
Based in Colchester, 4 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Colchester, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Burlington, 5 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Essex Junction, 4 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Colchester, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Colchester, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burlington, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Colchester, 8 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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.
#16 J. Labrecque LLC
Based in Colchester, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Burlington, 5 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Colchester, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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.
Based in Colchester, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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.
#20 Green Excavation
Based in Burlington, 10 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burlington, 5 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Essex Junction, 6 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Colchester, 20 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plattsburgh, 21 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burlington, 5 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 39 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #39, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | John Leo & Sons, Inc. | 49 | 4.6★ (56) | 7 mi |
| 27 | Dale E Percy Inc. | 49 | 4.3★ (19) | 24 mi |
| 28 | E&S Landworks | 48 | 5.0★ (8) | 24 mi |
| 29 | Plattsburgh Roto-Rooter | 47 | 3.8★ (38) | 21 mi |
| 30 | SD Ireland Companies | 47 | 3.9★ (36) | 2 mi |
| 31 | Five Star Excavating | 47 | 5.0★ (4) | 22 mi |
| 32 | 802 Landscaping and Property Solutions, LLC | 47 | 4.6★ (18) | 14 mi |
| 33 | Northstar Excavation | 47 | 5.0★ (3) | 14 mi |
| 34 | Green Mountain Trucking & Excavating Inc | 47 | 4.6★ (7) | 12 mi |
| 35 | Henry Excavating LLC | 46 | 5.0★ (4) | 13 mi |
| 36 | Island Excavating Corporation | 45 | 4.4★ (9) | 18 mi |
| 37 | Lackey Land Works | 44 | 5.0★ (6) | 19 mi |
| 38 | Workhorse Property Management | 42 | 5.0★ (4) | 17 mi |
| 39 | Walker Construction, Inc. | 41 | 4.1★ (9) | 23 mi |
Also serving South Burlington
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&M Modern Excavating Inc | 5 mi | |
| Ainsworth Associates | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Bugbee Excavating & Plowing LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Champlain Concrete & Pools | 1.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| East Shore Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Environmental Restoration, LLC | 3 mi | |
| Eric's Excavating Inc. | 6 mi | |
| Forthright Construction Inc. | 5.0★ (15) | In South Burlington |
| Grand Isle Gophers | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Kennedy Excavation LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 3 mi |
| Landtech Excavation LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Northern Sheild Services | In South Burlington | |
| Omega Excavation & Site Development | 3 mi | |
| Pointer Earthworks, LLC | 5 mi | |
| R Fisher Trucking & Excavating | In South Burlington | |
| R J Piche Excavating | 3.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Ron Weston Excavating | 6 mi | |
| S Denton Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| St. Hilaire Unlimited. LLC. | In South Burlington | |
| Swan Sitework, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
How we ranked South Burlington excavating contractors
We scored 39 South Burlington 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 South Burlington 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 South Burlington: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in South Burlington?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in South Burlington, VT is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.8★ from 923 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. BP WASTEWATER SERVICES OF VT (#2) and Hello Neighbor - Gravel Driveway Repair & Excavation (#3) follow. We ranked 39 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in South Burlington?
ContractorsRanked ranks 39 excavating contractors serving South Burlington, VT. 2 of them are based in South Burlington; 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 South Burlington are open 24/7?
3 ranked excavating contractors in South Burlington post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1) and BP WASTEWATER SERVICES OF VT (#2). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in South Burlington work on weekends?
15 of 39 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), BP WASTEWATER SERVICES OF VT (#2) and Hello Neighbor - Gravel Driveway Repair & Excavation (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do South Burlington excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 39 rated excavating contractors in South Burlington is 4.9★, with a median of 9 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 923 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 South Burlington count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the South Burlington 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 South Burlington
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 39 excavating contractors serving South Burlington.
- November 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.
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