60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 3,912 Google reviews, the most in Wilmington.
Best Excavating Contractors in Wilmington, MA (2026)
209 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Wilmington: 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric, CR Score 60/100; 4.9★ from 3,912 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Precision Excavation Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 209.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 3,013 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 209 ranked after 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric; ranked #8.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
209 Wilmington excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 41 are open 24/7, 120 open Saturdays and 63 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 209 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Wilmington at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric | 60 | 4.9★ (3,912) | Wakefield, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Precision Excavation Services | 59 | 5.0★ (13) | Wilmington | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | JC Mini Excavating | 59 | 5.0★ (30) | Tewksbury, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Sparta Excavation llc | 59 | 4.9★ (33) | Hudson, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Absolute Site Excavation | 58 | 4.6★ (19) | Billerica, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Amato Excavation | 58 | 5.0★ (16) | Billerica, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Big Mike's Excavation and Vac Truck Services, LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (11) | Tewksbury, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (3,013) | Boston, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 9 | 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric | 57 | 5.0★ (443) | Chelmsford, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric | 57 | 5.0★ (562) | North Andover, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 209 best excavating contractors in Wilmington, 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.
Based in Wilmington
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Tewksbury, 6 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Hudson, 7 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Billerica, 4 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Billerica, 5 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Tewksbury, 4 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Boston, 14 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,013 Google reviews.
Based in Chelmsford, 8 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 443 Google reviews.
Based in North Andover, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 562 Google reviews.
Based in Lowell, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,146 Google reviews.
#12 WM Earthworks
Based in Pinehurst, 6 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Haverhill, 19 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Peabody, 13 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 839 Google reviews.
Based in Lynnfield, 6 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
#16 WJS Contracting
Based in North Andover, 2 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 127 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Tewksbury, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
#18 Charest Builders
Based in Plaistow, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Dracut, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Amesbury, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
#21 Bobcat of Boston
Based in North Reading, 3 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 91 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
#22 CommTank, Inc.
Based in Wakefield, 6 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 133 Google reviews.
Based in Derry, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Lynn, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 365 Google reviews.
#25 fonzi excavation
Based in Burlington, 2 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
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 209 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Wilmington
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 |
|---|---|---|
| BMC CORP | 3.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| C.R. O'Neill Co. Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Callusseum Construction and Remodeling | In Wilmington | |
| Champlain Excavating | 1.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Construction Artisans Inc | In Wilmington | |
| Creative Edge Pools, Inc. | In Wilmington | |
| David G Vail Co Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Gracia Backhoe | 5.0★ (2) | In Wilmington |
| J Elia Excavating Corp | 5.0★ (1) | In Wilmington |
| M J Scully Co | 5.0★ (2) | In Wilmington |
| North American Excavating | 3.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Palladino Excavating Corp. | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Repossi Construction Services LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Richard's Paving | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| RRR Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | In Wilmington |
| S E Wright Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Wilmington |
| Saunders Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Silversmith Excavating Co Inc | In Wilmington | |
| The Burke Group Construction and Development LLC | In Wilmington | |
| Tkachuk Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Wilmington |
How we ranked Wilmington excavating contractors
We scored 209 Wilmington 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 Wilmington 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 Wilmington: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Wilmington?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Wilmington, MA is 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.9★ from 3,912 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Precision Excavation Services (#2) and JC Mini Excavating (#3) follow. We ranked 209 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Wilmington?
ContractorsRanked ranks 209 excavating contractors serving Wilmington, MA. 3 of them are based in Wilmington; 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 Wilmington are open 24/7?
41 ranked excavating contractors in Wilmington post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric (#1), Precision Excavation Services (#2) and JC Mini Excavating (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Wilmington work on weekends?
120 of 209 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 63 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric (#1), Precision Excavation Services (#2) and JC Mini Excavating (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Wilmington excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 209 rated excavating contractors in Wilmington 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 Wilmington count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Wilmington 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 Wilmington
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 209 excavating contractors serving Wilmington.
- November 2026: 4 duplicate listings merged.
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