61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,228 Google reviews, the most in Worcester.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Worcester, MA (2026)
204 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Worcester: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 1,228 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Rock Splitters Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 204.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,069 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 204 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
204 Worcester excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 39 are open 24/7, 119 open Saturdays and 62 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 204 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Worcester at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 61 | 4.8★ (1,228) | Worcester | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Rock Splitters Inc. | 61 | 4.8★ (95) | Charlton, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Earthworks Site Development & Utilities Inc | 59 | 5.0★ (23) | Grafton, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Duke Scapes | 58 | 5.0★ (37) | Webster, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (1,069) | Marlborough, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 6 | Jpc Septic & Title 5 Inspection | 58 | 5.0★ (133) | Holden, 13 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Batten DirtWorks | 57 | 4.9★ (50) | Athol, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Earth Shaper Services, LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (21) | Thompson, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | RJL Contracting | 56 | 5.0★ (16) | Amherst, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | A.j Belculfine Excavation | 56 | 5.0★ (5) | Grafton, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 204 best excavating contractors in Worcester, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Charlton, 10 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 95 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grafton, 7 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#4 Duke Scapes
Based in Webster, 14 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marlborough, 12 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,069 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Holden, 13 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 133 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athol, 21 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Thompson, 12 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Amherst, 17 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Grafton, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Auburn, 6 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 103 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Worcester
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 93 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Worcester
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ 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 Charlton, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Leominster, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 451 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlton, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 105 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Milford, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Medway, 22 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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.
Based in Gardner, 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Southborough, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #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.
Based in Berkley, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Spencer, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Holden, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Worcester
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sterling, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
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 204 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Worcester
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Brecca Construction | In Worcester | |
| Catarius Contracting | 5.0★ (20) | In Worcester |
| CF Construction | 5.0★ (3) | In Worcester |
| Civico Development | 1.0★ (2) | In Worcester |
| Construction Supervisor Training LLC | In Worcester | |
| Dimension Construction | 1.0★ (1) | In Worcester |
| Downes Construction Company, LLC | In Worcester | |
| Eagle G Construction INC | 5.0★ (3) | In Worcester |
| Exponential Construction | 5.0★ (6) | In Worcester |
| Grey Wolf Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Worcester |
| Gs nunes construction | 5.0★ (3) | In Worcester |
| Haus Construction LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Worcester |
| Ivan Construction LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Worcester |
| J + E Construction llc | 1.0★ (1) | In Worcester |
| Marois Bros Inc | 3.0★ (2) | In Worcester |
| PrimeRise Development LLC | 5.0★ (4) | In Worcester |
| Vertex Garage Doors of Worcester | 5.0★ (7) | In Worcester |
| WC Worcester Concrete | 5.0★ (2) | In Worcester |
| Worcester Painting Co | 5.0★ (2) | In Worcester |
| WPM Painting | 5.0★ (29) | In Worcester |
How we ranked Worcester excavating contractors
We scored 204 Worcester 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 Worcester 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 Worcester: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Worcester?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Worcester, MA is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,228 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Rock Splitters Inc. (#2) and Earthworks Site Development & Utilities Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 204 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Worcester?
ContractorsRanked ranks 204 excavating contractors serving Worcester, MA. 6 of them are based in Worcester; 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 Worcester are open 24/7?
39 ranked excavating contractors in Worcester post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Rock Splitters Inc. (#2) and Earthworks Site Development & Utilities Inc (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Worcester work on weekends?
119 of 204 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 62 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Rock Splitters Inc. (#2) and Earthworks Site Development & Utilities Inc (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Worcester excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 204 rated excavating contractors in Worcester is 5.0★, with a median of 10 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,228 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 Worcester count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Worcester 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 Worcester
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 204 excavating contractors serving Worcester.
- November 2026: 6 duplicate listings merged.
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