58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Willimantic, CT (2026)
85 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Willimantic: R&R Excavation and Equipment Rentals, CR Score 58/100; 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): RWP Tree Worx, LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 85.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,144 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 85 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
85 Willimantic excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 18 are open 24/7, 48 open Saturdays and 25 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 85 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Willimantic at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | R&R Excavation and Equipment Rentals | 58 | 5.0★ (34) | Putnam, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | RWP Tree Worx, LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (99) | Glastonbury Center, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Triple C’s Excavation | 57 | 5.0★ (15) | Ellington, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | D Kyle Stearns Contracting Inc | 57 | 4.9★ (46) | Storrs, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.8★ (1,144) | Hartford, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 6 | S&W Excavation (Somers CT) | 55 | 5.0★ (14) | Ellington, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Baribeau Excavation LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (6) | Putnam, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | JCS Construction | 55 | 5.0★ (4) | Plainfield, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Krukoff Excavation & Paving | 55 | 4.8★ (45) | Ellington, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Earth Dynamics, LLC. | 54 | 4.6★ (11) | Hebron, 6 mi away | Sat | — |
The 85 best excavating contractors in Willimantic, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Glastonbury Center, 5 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 99 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ellington, 9 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Storrs, 3 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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.
Based in Hartford, 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,144 Google reviews, the most in Willimantic.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ellington, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Putnam, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Plainfield, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Ellington, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hebron, 6 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Haddam, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Hartford, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 172 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ellington, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ellington, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Plainfield, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Glastonbury Center, 7 mi away
54/100CR 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 Monson, 23 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 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
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Haddam, 19 mi away
53/100CR 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 Ledyard, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 East Haddam, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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, 25 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Mansfield City, 7 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 East Haddam, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Ledyard, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 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 85 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Willimantic
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Arthur Goulart & Son | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| C.Lemek Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Clear Ridge Co LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| CMT Construction and Excavation | 4.5★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Cunningham Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| D T S Carpentry Excavating And Landscaping Services. | 3.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Dennis Rogan Excavation | 4.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Hilltop Contractors, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| J&S Excavation and Landscape LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Lorena Construction LLC | In Willimantic | |
| Maynard Trucking & Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | In Willimantic |
| Metcalf Paving & Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| MP Excavation LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Orlando Excavations Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Promised Land Earthworks LLC. | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Salecon LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Slims & Berthiaume Sewer Service Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| SRL Services LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 1 mi |
| Talven Osmik Flooring | 5.0★ (1) | In Willimantic |
| Townline Property Service Co | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
How we ranked Willimantic excavating contractors
We scored 85 Willimantic 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 Willimantic 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 Willimantic: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Willimantic?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Willimantic, CT is R&R Excavation and Equipment Rentals with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. RWP Tree Worx, LLC (#2) and Triple C’s Excavation (#3) follow. We ranked 85 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Willimantic?
ContractorsRanked ranks 85 excavating contractors serving Willimantic, CT. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Willimantic are open 24/7?
18 ranked excavating contractors in Willimantic post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are R&R Excavation and Equipment Rentals (#1), RWP Tree Worx, LLC (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Willimantic work on weekends?
48 of 85 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 25 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are R&R Excavation and Equipment Rentals (#1), RWP Tree Worx, LLC (#2) and Triple C’s Excavation (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Willimantic excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 85 rated excavating contractors in Willimantic is 4.9★, with a median of 11 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,144 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Willimantic count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Willimantic 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 Willimantic
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 85 excavating contractors serving Willimantic.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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