57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Taunton, MA (2026)
238 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Taunton: C. Naughton Corporation, CR Score 57/100; 4.1★ from 26 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 238.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 3,084 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 238 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
238 Taunton excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 39 are open 24/7, 123 open Saturdays and 68 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 238 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Taunton at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C. Naughton Corporation | 57 | 4.1★ (26) | Bridgewater, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (3,084) | Providence, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (2,454) | Stoughton, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Tybrettlen Lawn Care - Lawn Care, Landscaping, Tree Services, Mulch, Land Clearing & Snow Removal - Taunton Office | 57 | 4.7★ (44) | Taunton | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Xpert Tree and Excavation Services LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (102) | Seekonk, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Jones Contracting, Inc. | 56 | 5.0★ (26) | Walpole, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Universal Excavating & Hardscape LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (10) | Middleborough, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (1,477) | New Bedford, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | P&J Enterprises | 55 | 4.7★ (13) | East Bridgewater, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | MacDonald Plumbing & Heating LLC | 55 | 4.9★ (68) | Attleboro, 1 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 238 best excavating contractors in Taunton, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Providence, 18 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,084 Google reviews, the most in Taunton.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Stoughton, 17 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Taunton
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Lawn care service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Seekonk, 13 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 102 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Walpole, 18 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Middleborough, 12 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 New Bedford, 18 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,477 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Bridgewater, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Attleboro, 1 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 68 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Bridgewater, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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.
#12 J M Equipment Co
Based in Acushnet, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Berkley, 7 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Dighton, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 West Bridgewater, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Foxborough, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Berkley, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Berkley, 6 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Medway, 23 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Berkley, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Waste management service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plainville, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Berkley, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Wrentham, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Quincy, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Plymouth, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 463 Google reviews.
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 238 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Taunton
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alfa Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| AM Outdoor Concepts | In Taunton | |
| Backroad Construction Services | 1.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Backstrom contracting llc | 5.0★ (2) | In Taunton |
| C & S Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Taunton |
| C Townsend Construction, Inc | 2.5★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Cleanslate Sealcoat | In Taunton | |
| DC Construction & Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| DryCore Caulking LLC | 5.0★ (10) | In Taunton |
| E. Watson Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Graceway Excavating | In Taunton | |
| GZ Consulting Group | 5.0★ (6) | In Taunton |
| JBN CONSTRUCTION LLC | 4.7★ (15) | In Taunton |
| Jem Industries Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| JMB Landscape and Construction Corp | 5.0★ (3) | In Taunton |
| N.Gonsalves Industries Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | In Taunton |
| Savino Contracting | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Shovelhead Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Soares Sanitation & Pumping | 4.5★ (71) | In Taunton |
| Swansea Construction Corp | 3.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
How we ranked Taunton excavating contractors
We scored 238 Taunton 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 Taunton 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 Taunton: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Taunton?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Taunton, MA is C. Naughton Corporation with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 4.1★ from 26 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 238 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Taunton?
ContractorsRanked ranks 238 excavating contractors serving Taunton, MA. 4 of them are based in Taunton; 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 Taunton are open 24/7?
39 ranked excavating contractors in Taunton post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are C. Naughton Corporation (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#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 Taunton work on weekends?
123 of 238 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 68 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are C. Naughton Corporation (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Taunton excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 238 rated excavating contractors in Taunton is 4.8★, with a median of 9 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 3,084 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Taunton count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Taunton 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 Taunton
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 238 excavating contractors serving Taunton.
- November 2026: 5 duplicate listings merged.
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