59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 2,455 Google reviews, the most in South Hadley.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in South Hadley, MA (2026)
99 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 Hadley: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 59/100; 4.7★ from 2,455 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Alvarez Enterprises, LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 99.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 282 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 99 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #19.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
99 South Hadley excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 13 are open 24/7, 57 open Saturdays and 26 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 99 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in South Hadley at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.7★ (2,455) | Springfield, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Alvarez Enterprises, LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (14) | Amherst, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Valley Excavating | 57 | 4.9★ (48) | North Amherst, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Always Reliable Excavating Inc | 57 | 4.8★ (37) | South Hadley | Sat | — |
| 5 | Rozell's Landscaping & Bobcat Service | 57 | 5.0★ (68) | Hampden, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Lashco Tree Service LLC | 55 | 4.9★ (133) | Holyoke, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Forever Excavating | 55 | 5.0★ (12) | Amherst Center, 3 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Lennon Land Management | 55 | 5.0★ (23) | Windsor Locks, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Fleury Excavation LLC | 54 | 4.8★ (24) | Southwick, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Break New Ground LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (20) | Chicopee, 2 mi away | — | — |
The 99 best excavating contractors in South Hadley, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Amherst, 6 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 North Amherst, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Hadley
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hampden, 15 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Holyoke, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 133 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Amherst Center, 3 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Windsor Locks, 22 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Southwick, 16 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicopee, 2 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Hadley
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Hadley
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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.
#13 API Construction
Based in Springfield, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Hadley
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Northampton, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Monson, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Agawam, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Ellington, 23 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Greenfield, 23 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 282 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Westfield, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Amherst, 3 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 80 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicopee, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Southampton, 9 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Monson, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Ellington, 24 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 34 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 99 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving South Hadley
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ASP Construction services | 3.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| B & D Land Clearing & Logging LLC | In South Hadley | |
| Bridgman Services | 5.0★ (1) | In South Hadley |
| C.Lemek Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Doyle’s LawnCare LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In South Hadley |
| DryNest | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Everson Construction | 3.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Forerunner Construction | In South Hadley | |
| G & G Construction Co Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| GML Construction Inc | 1.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Loven Excavating & Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Mastej Excavating and Trucking | In South Hadley | |
| Milltown Excavation Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Mitchell Excavating & Concrete | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Morawski Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| RCW Landscape Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Scapes Builders & Excavation, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Slanetz Corporation | 4.5★ (2) | 18 mi |
| SM Prucker Excavating & Landscaping | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Valley Tree & Dirt Work LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
How we ranked South Hadley excavating contractors
We scored 99 South Hadley 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 2, 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 Hadley 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 Hadley: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in South Hadley?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in South Hadley, MA is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.7★ from 2,455 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Alvarez Enterprises, LLC (#2) and Valley Excavating (#3) follow. We ranked 99 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in South Hadley?
ContractorsRanked ranks 99 excavating contractors serving South Hadley, MA. 4 of them are based in South Hadley; 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 Hadley are open 24/7?
13 ranked excavating contractors in South Hadley post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Alvarez Enterprises, LLC (#2) and Valley Excavating (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in South Hadley work on weekends?
57 of 99 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 26 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Alvarez Enterprises, LLC (#2) and Valley Excavating (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do South Hadley excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 99 rated excavating contractors in South Hadley is 4.9★, with a median of 8 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 2,455 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 Hadley count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the South Hadley 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 Hadley
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 99 excavating contractors serving South Hadley.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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