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Best Excavating Contractors in Wakefield, MA (2026)

189 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Wakefield: 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric, CR Score 62/100; 4.9★ from 3,912 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Sparta Excavation llc, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 189.

  3. 3

    Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 3,013 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 189 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

189 Wakefield excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 40 are open 24/7, 111 open Saturdays and 60 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 189 rated businesses.

Top 10 excavating contractors in Wakefield at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Wakefield at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric624.9★ (3,912)Wakefield24/7Overall
2Sparta Excavation llc594.9★ (33)Hudson, 9 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup584.8★ (3,013)Boston, 10 mi away24/7Most reviews
4JC Mini Excavating585.0★ (30)Tewksbury, 12 mi away24/7—
5Spencer Plumbing Sewer and Drain Cleaning584.9★ (839)Peabody, 7 mi away24/7—
6C.Long Excavation LLC585.0★ (4)Lynnfield, 1 mi away24/7—
7Precision Excavation Services575.0★ (13)Wilmington, 8 mi away24/7—
8Absolute Site Excavation574.6★ (19)Billerica, 9 mi away24/7—
9Amato Excavation575.0★ (16)Billerica, 11 mi away24/7—
10Big Mike's Excavation and Vac Truck Services, LLC575.0★ (11)Tewksbury, 10 mi away24/7—

The 189 best excavating contractors in Wakefield, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  4. #4 JC Mini Excavating

    Based in Tewksbury, 12 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    114 Charles Dr, Tewksbury, MA 01876
    View profile for JC Mini Excavating(978) 551-1245

  9. #9 Amato Excavation

    Based in Billerica, 11 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    35 Hattie Ln, Billerica, MA 01821
    View profile for Amato Excavation(978) 886-8215

  12. #12 Connell Excavation

    Based in Haverhill, 21 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    21 Almeda St, Haverhill, MA 01830
    View profile for Connell Excavation(978) 994-9900

  14. #14 CommTank, Inc.

    Based in Wakefield

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 133 Google reviews.

    • 4.7★ from 133 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    84 New Salem St, Wakefield, MA 01880
    View profile for CommTank, Inc.(800) 628-8260

  17. #17 WM Earthworks

    Based in Pinehurst, 11 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    55 High St, North Billerica, MA 01862
    View profile for WM Earthworks(781) 528-8294

  19. #19 WJS Contracting

    Based in North Andover, 7 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 127 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    • 4.6★ from 127 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for WJS Contracting(978) 408-5534

  20. #20 Charest Builders

    Based in Plaistow, 23 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    • 4.7★ from 42 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    9 Maple Ave, Plaistow, NH 03865
    View profile for Charest Builders(603) 362-7797

  21. #21 Stockwood Excavation

    Based in Amesbury, 23 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    31 Pleasant Valley Rd, Amesbury, MA 01913
    View profile for Stockwood Excavation(978) 270-6720

  25. #25 Bobcat of Boston

    Based in North Reading, 5 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 91 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    • 4.4★ from 91 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    20 Concord St, North Reading, MA 01864
    View profile for Bobcat of Boston(866) 880-8156

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 189 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

excavating contractors in Wakefield, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Begotis Construction Excavator & Bobcat Services545.0★ (15)16 mi
27Allied Wrecking Boston544.9★ (88)9 mi
28K.B. ARUDA CONSTRUCTION INC.544.6★ (10)7 mi
29Mario Susi & Son, Inc544.5★ (45)14 mi
30PJ'S Construction & Excavation LLC535.0★ (6)5 mi
31Spencer construction534.2★ (5)5 mi
32Apex Landcare535.0★ (6)14 mi
33Suliveras Excavation534.6★ (11)22 mi
34Robert J. DeLuca Inc.535.0★ (9)4 mi
35Gagnon Landscape Contracting535.0★ (16)3 mi
36Scottop Paving & Construction534.8★ (63)3 mi
37fonzi excavation535.0★ (4)7 mi
38Bonica Excavation Inc524.8★ (22)17 mi
39Cahill Excavation525.0★ (5)10 mi
40James W. Flett Co., Inc.524.0★ (8)10 mi
41W Nolasco Construction524.9★ (18)5 mi
42C. S. Lincoln Excavation LLC525.0★ (3)21 mi
43Teixeira Excavation525.0★ (6)12 mi
44Garrick-Santo Landscape Co.524.7★ (63)4 mi
45Marvelle Excavation Inc525.0★ (4)16 mi
46Mendez Excavation & Utilities525.0★ (26)6 mi
47Gold Standard Excavation, LLC525.0★ (4)23 mi
48JR Hardscapes & Excavation524.5★ (15)6 mi
49Jason Anthony Corp524.6★ (10)7 mi
50Rescue Plumbing Services525.0★ (111)20 mi

Also serving Wakefield

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.

Unranked excavating contractors serving Wakefield
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
BMC CORP3.0★ (2)9 mi
C T Construction1.0★ (2)12 mi
C.R. O'Neill Co. Construction5.0★ (2)18 mi
Champlain Excavating1.0★ (2)6 mi
David G Vail Co Inc3.0★ (2)14 mi
Ferragamo Custom Builders5.0★ (7)In Wakefield
Fitzgerald & Sons Excavation LLC5.0★ (2)10 mi
George Ricker Jr Excavation5.0★ (2)15 mi
Gracia Backhoe5.0★ (2)6 mi
Mass Remodeling CompanyIn Wakefield
Mc Kenzie Group5.0★ (2)9 mi
Mdn Construction and Services corp5.0★ (11)In Wakefield
North American Excavating3.0★ (2)5 mi
Palladino Excavating Corp.5.0★ (2)7 mi
Repossi Construction Services LLC5.0★ (2)5 mi
Richard's Paving5.0★ (2)9 mi
S E Wright Inc5.0★ (2)6 mi
Saunders Construction5.0★ (2)2 mi
T.J. Keenan Excavation5.0★ (2)16 mi
Town & Country Paving5.0★ (2)15 mi

How we ranked Wakefield excavating contractors

We scored 189 Wakefield 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Wakefield data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Excavating contractors in Wakefield: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Wakefield?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Wakefield, MA is 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.9★ from 3,912 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Sparta Excavation llc (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 189 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Wakefield?

ContractorsRanked ranks 189 excavating contractors serving Wakefield, MA. 2 of them are based in Wakefield; 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 Wakefield are open 24/7?

40 ranked excavating contractors in Wakefield post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric (#1), Sparta Excavation llc (#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 Wakefield work on weekends?

111 of 189 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 60 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric (#1), Sparta Excavation llc (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Wakefield excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 189 rated excavating contractors in Wakefield 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 Wakefield count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Wakefield 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 Wakefield

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 189 excavating contractors serving Wakefield.
  2. November 2026: 4 duplicate listings merged.

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