61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 95 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Southbridge, MA (2026)
154 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Southbridge: Rock Splitters Inc., CR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 95 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Duke Scapes, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 154.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,228 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 154 ranked; ranked #10.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
154 Southbridge excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 34 are open 24/7, 91 open Saturdays and 49 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 154 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Southbridge at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rock Splitters Inc. | 61 | 4.8★ (95) | Charlton, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Duke Scapes | 59 | 5.0★ (37) | Webster, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | R&R Excavation and Equipment Rentals | 58 | 5.0★ (34) | Putnam, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Earth Shaper Services, LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (21) | Thompson, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Breaking Ground Excavation | 57 | 5.0★ (3) | Charlton, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Collins & Sons Excavating Inc. | 56 | 5.0★ (8) | Monson, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Rozell's Landscaping & Bobcat Service | 56 | 5.0★ (68) | Hampden, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Stevens Excavating Co. | 56 | 4.0★ (15) | Charlton, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Earthworks Site Development & Utilities Inc | 56 | 5.0★ (23) | Grafton, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (1,228) | Worcester, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
The 154 best excavating contractors in Southbridge, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
#2 Duke Scapes
Based in Webster, 10 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Putnam, 14 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Thompson, 6 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlton, 3 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monson, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Hampden, 21 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Charlton, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grafton, 20 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Worcester, 22 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,228 Google reviews, the most in Southbridge.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#11 RJL Contracting
Based in Amherst, 18 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Charlton, 6 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Holden, 23 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 133 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlton, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 105 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Enfield, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dudley, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Charlton, 5 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Webster, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ellington, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Berkley, 18 mi away
54/100CR 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 Ellington, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Putnam, 19 mi away
54/100CR 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 Putnam, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ellington, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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.
Based in Holden, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 18 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 154 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Southbridge
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aerial Tree Service & Site Development | In Southbridge | |
| Allori Remediations & Renovations | In Southbridge | |
| AM King Remodeling | 5.0★ (18) | In Southbridge |
| Clearview Bobcat Services | 4.0★ (1) | In Southbridge |
| Downie&McGlone Junk Removal and More LLC | 5.0★ (26) | In Southbridge |
| Electrical Wholesalers | 5.0★ (11) | In Southbridge |
| Glow Construction & Services | 5.0★ (12) | In Southbridge |
| Grindstone Sealcoating | 4.9★ (168) | In Southbridge |
| Groundscapes Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Hilltop Contractors, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Jim Patterson Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| M&L Landscaping | 5.0★ (1) | In Southbridge |
| MARC CURTIS CONSTRUCTION SERVICES | 5.0★ (2) | In Southbridge |
| Pm Benoit Masonry | In Southbridge | |
| Saunders & Sons Roofing | 5.0★ (165) | In Southbridge |
| Scott Gebo & Sons Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Scott Siding | In Southbridge | |
| Southbridge Heating & Cooling Inc. | 5.0★ (10) | In Southbridge |
| Thumbs up Landscaping | 4.2★ (13) | In Southbridge |
| TrueTech Solutions | 5.0★ (53) | In Southbridge |
How we ranked Southbridge excavating contractors
We scored 154 Southbridge 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 Southbridge 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 Southbridge: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Southbridge?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Southbridge, MA is Rock Splitters Inc. with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.8★ from 95 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Duke Scapes (#2) and R&R Excavation and Equipment Rentals (#3) follow. We ranked 154 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Southbridge?
ContractorsRanked ranks 154 excavating contractors serving Southbridge, MA. 1 of them is based in Southbridge; 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 Southbridge are open 24/7?
34 ranked excavating contractors in Southbridge post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Rock Splitters Inc. (#1), Duke Scapes (#2) and R&R Excavation and Equipment Rentals (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Southbridge work on weekends?
91 of 154 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 49 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Rock Splitters Inc. (#1), Duke Scapes (#2) and R&R Excavation and Equipment Rentals (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Southbridge excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 154 rated excavating contractors in Southbridge is 5.0★, with a median of 9 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,228 reviews, and ranks #10. 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 Southbridge count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Southbridge 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 Southbridge
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 154 excavating contractors serving Southbridge.
- November 2026: 7 duplicate listings merged.
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