Ranked #1 in Westerly
Based in Hopkinton, 4 mi away
57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 144 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Westerly, RI (2026)
73 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Westerly: Professional Drain Services of Southern New England, LLC, CR Score 57/100; 5.0★ from 144 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 73.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,471 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 73 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
73 Westerly excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 14 are open 24/7, 45 open Saturdays and 27 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 73 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Westerly at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Professional Drain Services of Southern New England, LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (144) | Hopkinton, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.9★ (1,471) | Narragansett, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | New London County Septic & Excavation | 55 | 4.8★ (50) | Ledyard, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.9★ (195) | Groton, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Clark & Company Trucking and Excavation | 55 | 4.4★ (14) | Groton, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Mad River Construction | 55 | 4.5★ (4) | Westerly | — | — |
| 7 | Speranza Landscaping, Inc | 55 | 5.0★ (4) | Westerly | Sat | — |
| 8 | Knapp Earthworks | 55 | 5.0★ (5) | Hopkinton, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Cherenzia Excavation | 54 | 3.7★ (3) | Pawcatuck, 1 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 54 | 4.9★ (125) | New London, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 73 best excavating contractors in Westerly, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Narragansett, 21 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,471 Google reviews, the most in Westerly.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ledyard, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Groton, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 195 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Groton, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Westerly
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Westerly
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Hopkinton, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Pawcatuck, 1 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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.
Based in New London, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 125 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Seekonk, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plainfield, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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.
#13 ProSeptic
Based in East Greenwich, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 123 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#14 JCS Construction
Based in Plainfield, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Groton, 4 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hopkinton, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Plainfield, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Old Saybrook, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Haddam, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 145 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Exeter, 17 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norwich, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Greenwich, 16 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 218 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Woonsocket, 21 mi away
52/100CR 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 Groton, 15 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Exeter, 17 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability 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 73 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Westerly
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN LANDSCAPE AND LAWN SCIENCE LLC | 4.8★ (74) | In Westerly |
| Arthur Goulart & Son | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Avalon Design Group, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Chicken Scratch Excavation Co | 5.0★ (1) | In Westerly |
| CJ Viveiros Landscaping Richmond RI | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Classey Construction | 3.0★ (2) | In Westerly |
| Clean Cut Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| CMT Construction and Excavation | 4.5★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Construction Oversight Associates | 5.0★ (13) | In Westerly |
| Dennis Rogan Excavation | 4.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Hagstrom Excavation & Paving | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| JAS Solutions, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Jdc excavation llc | In Westerly | |
| Jeffrey Lillibridge Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| McClure Construction Co. | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Metcalf Paving & Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| MP Excavation LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Mystic Landscape services LLC | 4.5★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Salecon LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| ServiceMaster by Mason | In Westerly |
How we ranked Westerly excavating contractors
We scored 73 Westerly 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 Westerly 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 Westerly: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Westerly?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Westerly, RI is Professional Drain Services of Southern New England, LLC with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 5.0★ from 144 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and New London County Septic & Excavation (#3) follow. We ranked 73 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Westerly?
ContractorsRanked ranks 73 excavating contractors serving Westerly, RI. 4 of them are based in Westerly; 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 Westerly are open 24/7?
14 ranked excavating contractors in Westerly post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Professional Drain Services of Southern New England, LLC (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and New London County Septic & Excavation (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Westerly work on weekends?
45 of 73 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 27 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Professional Drain Services of Southern New England, LLC (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and New London County Septic & Excavation (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Westerly excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 73 rated excavating contractors in Westerly is 4.9★, with a median of 8 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,471 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 Westerly count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Westerly 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 Westerly
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 73 excavating contractors serving Westerly.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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