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Best Excavating Contractors in Waterbury, CT (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Waterbury: Ace Landscaping LLC, CR Score 66/100; 4.6★ from 31 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 2 PM.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 285.

  3. 15

    Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,345 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 285 ranked; ranked #15.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

285 Waterbury excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 65 are open 24/7, 180 open Saturdays and 101 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 285 rated businesses.

Top 10 excavating contractors in Waterbury at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Waterbury at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Ace Landscaping LLC664.6★ (31)Trumbull, 22 mi awaySatOverall
2Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup594.8★ (662)Waterbury24/7Emergencies
3Booths Excavating and Outdoor Services LLC584.6★ (18)Middlebury, 4 mi away24/7—
4Strollo's Excavation585.0★ (16)Cheshire, 8 mi away24/7—
5Southbury Land Services LLC585.0★ (25)Southbury, 12 mi away24/7—
6American Rooter564.8★ (280)Plymouth, 5 mi away24/7—
7Developez LLC565.0★ (12)Plymouth, 6 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8S&S EXCAVATING L.L.C.565.0★ (17)Bristol, 15 mi away24/7—
9Robert Mastroni Excavating, LLC564.9★ (27)Bethel, 18 mi away24/7—
10Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup564.8★ (687)Meriden, 13 mi away24/7—

The 285 best excavating contractors in Waterbury, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Waterbury

    #1 Ace Landscaping LLC

    Based in Trumbull, 22 mi away

    66/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and its claimed profile: 4.6★ from 31 Google reviews, a claimed profile.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Ace Landscaping LLC(203) 205-9422
    In their words

    Founded in 2020, Ace Landscaping LLC has established itself as a leader in residential and commercial landscaping, delivering exceptional quality, precision, and customer-focused solutions. We take pride in our ability to transform outdoor spaces with innovative designs and meticulous maintenance, ensuring lasting beauty and functionality. We offer a full range of professional Maintenance & Design services tailored…

    From Ace Landscaping LLC's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  4. #4 Strollo's Excavation

    Based in Cheshire, 8 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 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.

    • 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    526 W Main St R, Cheshire, CT 06410
    View profile for Strollo's Excavation(203) 980-0698

  5. #5 Southbury Land Services LLC

    Based in Southbury, 12 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 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.

    • 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    Georges Hill Rd, Southbury, CT 06488
    View profile for Southbury Land Services LLC(203) 206-9535

  6. #6 American Rooter

    Based in Plymouth, 5 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 280 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 280 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    755 Thomaston Rd, Watertown, CT 06795
    View profile for American Rooter(860) 274-7338

  7. #7 Developez LLC

    Based in Plymouth, 6 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #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.

    • 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6:30 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    View profile for Developez LLC(203) 558-0047

  8. #8 S&S EXCAVATING L.L.C.

    Based in Bristol, 15 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 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.

    • 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for S&S EXCAVATING L.L.C.(860) 989-5684

  11. #11 Northwest Excavating LLC

    Based in New Milford, 6 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Northwest Excavating LLC(860) 866-7316

  12. #12 Valley View Excavating, LLC

    Based in Plainville, 12 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #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.

    • 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–6 PM
    Address
    230 S Washington St Suite 13, Plainville, CT 06062
    View profile for Valley View Excavating, LLC(860) 318-9824

  18. #18 CourSell Construction

    Based in Milford, 23 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 38 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    15 Roselle St, Milford, CT 06461
    View profile for CourSell Construction(475) 306-7589

  19. #19 Earth Contractors, LLC

    Based in Bristol, 13 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 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.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    445 Southington Rd, Berlin, CT 06037
    View profile for Earth Contractors, LLC(860) 828-1677

  20. #20 IRON HORSE INDUSTRIES

    Based in Bristol, 14 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 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.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for IRON HORSE INDUSTRIES(203) 598-8720

  21. #21 Pandolpho Industries

    Based in Peekskill, 6 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6 AM–5 PM · Sat 7 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Pandolpho Industries(914) 830-1181

  22. #22 A. L. Talmadge Services LLC

    Based in Hamden, 10 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    315 Gaylord Mountain Rd, Hamden, CT 06518
    View profile for A. L. Talmadge Services LLC(203) 444-7300

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

excavating contractors in Waterbury, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Digger Excavation545.0★ (3)14 mi
27EarthTech+545.0★ (9)20 mi
28G&M GroundWorks LLC545.0★ (11)16 mi
29Quiroga works llc545.0★ (8)14 mi
30Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup545.0★ (115)15 mi
31Velocity Site Works, LLC545.0★ (19)20 mi
32Decks & More LLC545.0★ (11)9 mi
33'Tanks Be Gone' LLC534.9★ (24)16 mi
34Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup534.8★ (731)24 mi
35Northwest Dirtworks LLC535.0★ (21)15 mi
36Neighborhood Services534.9★ (30)4 mi
37Emis construction LLC535.0★ (3)9 mi
38New England Septic & Excvtng534.5★ (8)8 mi
39Command Construction LLC535.0★ (5)19 mi
40David Tinker Excavating534.0★ (23)21 mi
41Marek family landscape and excavation inc535.0★ (60)15 mi
42Valley Roofing LLC535.0★ (60)12 mi
43Excavation Solutions LLC535.0★ (33)12 mi
44Angel's Ultimate Tree Removal LLC534.9★ (41)8 mi
45Prestige Property Maintenance LLC535.0★ (22)18 mi
46Gage Dirtworks534.9★ (19)16 mi
47Excavation Plus II535.0★ (7)10 mi
48Organic Enlightenment Company534.5★ (23)3 mi
49P.F.D Tree Removal & Excavation Contractors534.1★ (9)In Waterbury
50Kleber C Tree Service & Excavation524.9★ (101)20 mi

Also serving Waterbury

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 Waterbury
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
ALL IN ONE CONSTRUCTION5.0★ (1)In Waterbury
Ariel Garage Door LLC5.0★ (42)In Waterbury
Best For Less Construction LLC4.9★ (11)In Waterbury
Castro & Reyes Construction5.0★ (3)In Waterbury
Connecticut Sealcoating LLC4.7★ (23)In Waterbury
E & J Construction Llc5.0★ (4)In Waterbury
Edgar maza construction5.0★ (4)In Waterbury
Eksil Construction LLC5.0★ (1)In Waterbury
Elevator Service Co. Inc1.0★ (7)In Waterbury
ENMY Construction LLC5.0★ (6)In Waterbury
FS Construction LLC5.0★ (4)In Waterbury
J&O Construction LLC5.0★ (4)In Waterbury
LEI Construction LLC5.0★ (2)In Waterbury
REX CONSTRUCTION LLC5.0★ (11)In Waterbury
Royalty Construction and masonry5.0★ (3)In Waterbury
SA General Construction LLC5.0★ (7)In Waterbury
Stonybrook Construction4.0★ (4)In Waterbury
Total Site Development5.0★ (2)In Waterbury
Walsh Construction II1.0★ (1)In Waterbury
Westwood Construction LLC5.0★ (3)In Waterbury

How we ranked Waterbury excavating contractors

We scored 285 Waterbury 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 Waterbury 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 Waterbury: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Waterbury?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Waterbury, CT is Ace Landscaping LLC with a CR Score of 66/100. It has 4.6★ from 31 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 2 PM. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Booths Excavating and Outdoor Services LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 285 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Waterbury?

ContractorsRanked ranks 285 excavating contractors serving Waterbury, CT. 4 of them are based in Waterbury; 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 Waterbury are open 24/7?

65 ranked excavating contractors in Waterbury post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2), Booths Excavating and Outdoor Services LLC (#3) and Strollo's Excavation (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Waterbury work on weekends?

180 of 285 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 101 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Ace Landscaping LLC (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Booths Excavating and Outdoor Services LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Waterbury excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 285 rated excavating contractors in Waterbury is 5.0★, with a median of 10 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,345 reviews, and ranks #15. 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 Waterbury count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 285 excavating contractors serving Waterbury.
  2. November 2026: 6 duplicate listings merged.

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