60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 3,912 Google reviews, the most in Swampscott.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Swampscott, MA (2026)
161 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Swampscott: 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric, CR Score 60/100; 4.9★ from 3,912 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Spencer Plumbing Sewer and Drain Cleaning, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 161.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 3,013 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 161 ranked after 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
161 Swampscott excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 38 are open 24/7, 99 open Saturdays and 52 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 161 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Swampscott at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric | 60 | 4.9★ (3,912) | Wakefield, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Spencer Plumbing Sewer and Drain Cleaning | 59 | 4.9★ (839) | Peabody, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (3,013) | Boston, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Sparta Excavation llc | 57 | 4.9★ (33) | Hudson, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | JC Mini Excavating | 56 | 5.0★ (30) | Tewksbury, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | C.Long Excavation LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (4) | Lynnfield, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Buddy & Son Clean Out and Disposal Services, Inc. | 56 | 4.9★ (365) | Lynn, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Precision Excavation Services | 55 | 5.0★ (13) | Wilmington, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Connell Excavation | 55 | 5.0★ (40) | Haverhill, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric | 55 | 5.0★ (562) | North Andover, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 161 best excavating contractors in Swampscott, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Peabody, 4 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 839 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Boston, 11 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,013 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hudson, 16 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Tewksbury, 20 mi away
56/100CR 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 Lynnfield, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Lynn, 4 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 365 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Haverhill, 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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.
Based in North Andover, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Billerica, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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.
#12 Amato Excavation
Based in Billerica, 19 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Tewksbury, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Stoughton, 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,454 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saugus, 4 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 65 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Quincy, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Arlington, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 88 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Amesbury, 25 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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.
#19 CommTank, Inc.
Based in Wakefield, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 133 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chelmsford, 22 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Lowell, 23 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Boston, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Beverly, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#24 WM Earthworks
Based in Pinehurst, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tewksbury, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
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 161 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Swampscott
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 |
|---|---|---|
| C T Construction | 1.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Champlain Excavating | 1.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Ciciotti Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Swampscott |
| Deleon Construction MA | 5.0★ (5) | In Swampscott |
| Fitzgerald & Sons Excavation LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Fresh coat asphalt services | In Swampscott | |
| George Ricker Jr Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Gracia Backhoe | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Granese & Sons | In Swampscott | |
| Impetus Property Services | 5.0★ (20) | In Swampscott |
| Justin Barr Stonemasonry | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Lt construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Swampscott |
| Mc Kenzie Group | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| North American Excavating | 3.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Palladino Excavating Corp. | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Repossi Construction Services LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Richard's Paving | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| S E Wright Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Saunders Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Town & Country Paving | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
How we ranked Swampscott excavating contractors
We scored 161 Swampscott 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 Swampscott 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 Swampscott: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Swampscott?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Swampscott, MA is 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.9★ from 3,912 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Spencer Plumbing Sewer and Drain Cleaning (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 161 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Swampscott?
ContractorsRanked ranks 161 excavating contractors serving Swampscott, MA. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Swampscott are open 24/7?
38 ranked excavating contractors in Swampscott post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric (#1), Spencer Plumbing Sewer and Drain Cleaning (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Swampscott work on weekends?
99 of 161 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 52 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric (#1), Spencer Plumbing Sewer and Drain Cleaning (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Swampscott excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 161 rated excavating contractors in Swampscott is 4.9★, with a median of 9 reviews. 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric has the most, 3,912 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 Swampscott count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Swampscott 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 Swampscott
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 161 excavating contractors serving Swampscott.
- November 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.
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