59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 49 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Waterville, ME (2026)
30 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Waterville: Stanley's Septic & Construction, CR Score 59/100; 4.4★ from 49 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): DW Excavation LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 30.
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Most-reviewed: J. Alan Landscape, 52 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 30 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
30 Waterville excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 11 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 30 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Waterville at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stanley's Septic & Construction | 59 | 4.4★ (49) | Waterville | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | J. Alan Landscape | 57 | 4.8★ (52) | Waterville | Sat | Most reviews |
| 3 | DW Excavation LLC | 56 | 4.4★ (7) | Winslow, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Len Poulin Inc. | 56 | 3.1★ (8) | Waterville | — | — |
| 5 | Atlas Earthworks LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (16) | Auburn, 23 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Ranger Construction Corp | 55 | 3.2★ (25) | Waterville | — | — |
| 7 | Ground Worx Excavation | 55 | 5.0★ (7) | Waterville | Evenings | — |
| 8 | Lizotte Construction | 55 | 5.0★ (7) | Augusta, 8 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Alden Longfellow's Landscaping & Excavation | 55 | 4.9★ (46) | Auburn, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Earthworks of Maine, LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (4) | Augusta, 10 mi away | Sat | — |
The 30 best excavating contractors in Waterville, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Waterville
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 52 Google reviews, the most in Waterville.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winslow, 11 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterville
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.1★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Auburn, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Waterville
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterville
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Augusta, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Auburn, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Augusta, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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.
#11 Dunn Earthworks
Based in Auburn, 22 mi away
52/100CR 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.
Based in Winslow, 9 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Skowhegan, 17 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winslow, 8 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Black Forest, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Augusta, 13 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Waterville
50/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#18 P.J. Digs, Inc.
Based in Skowhegan, 14 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#19 Pierce Works LLC
Based in Augusta, 12 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Augusta, 19 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#21 Davis Paving LLC
Based in Winslow, 5 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.5★ from 24 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Augusta, 18 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Augusta, 21 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Augusta, 15 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterville
48/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 30 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #30, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Hall's Homes | 46 | 5.0★ (3) | 6 mi |
| 27 | Mc Naughton Brothers Construction | 42 | 3.7★ (3) | 20 mi |
| 28 | Quiet Harbor Builders LLC | 42 | 5.0★ (3) | 15 mi |
| 29 | E J Perry Construction Co Inc | 42 | 3.3★ (6) | 20 mi |
| 30 | Coutts Brothers Inc | 42 | 4.3★ (6) | 23 mi |
Also serving Waterville
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bard and Sons Paving | 4.4★ (16) | In Waterville |
| Darge's Excavating | 3.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Elwell Construction | In Waterville | |
| G&C Construction | 3.0★ (2) | In Waterville |
| Gerald Mackenzie Contractors | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Gs Services L.L.C | In Waterville | |
| Gurney Construction | 11 mi | |
| Haley's Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Heating and Cooling Waterville Augusta | 5.0★ (1) | In Waterville |
| HG Construction LLC | In Waterville | |
| Jm Excavation Llc | 2 mi | |
| JR Allen Construction | 3.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Klein Electric LLC | 5.0★ (7) | In Waterville |
| Lukes outdoor service | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Mastercraft Inc. | 14 mi | |
| McKechnie Family Excavation & Earthworks LLC. | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| The Pit @TheBurrillFamilyFarm | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Waterville Augusta Handyman | In Waterville | |
| You Can Dig It LLC | In Waterville | |
| ZRF Construction | In Waterville |
How we ranked Waterville excavating contractors
We scored 30 Waterville 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Waterville 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 Waterville: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Waterville?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Waterville, ME is Stanley's Septic & Construction with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.4★ from 49 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. J. Alan Landscape (#2) and DW Excavation LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 30 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Waterville?
ContractorsRanked ranks 30 excavating contractors serving Waterville, ME. 7 of them are based in Waterville; 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 Waterville are open 24/7?
4 ranked excavating contractors in Waterville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Stanley's Septic & Construction (#1), DW Excavation LLC (#3) and Dunn Earthworks (#11). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Waterville work on weekends?
11 of 30 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Stanley's Septic & Construction (#1), J. Alan Landscape (#2) and DW Excavation LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Waterville excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 30 rated excavating contractors in Waterville is 4.8★, with a median of 6 reviews. J. Alan Landscape has the most, 52 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 Waterville count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Waterville 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 Waterville
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 30 excavating contractors serving Waterville.
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