61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 56 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Albany, NY (2026)
65 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Albany: Tri-County Excavating, CR Score 61/100; 4.7★ from 56 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): A&S Enterprises Landscaping Patios & Yard Drainage Company, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 65.
- 2
Most-reviewed: StoneTech of Albany, 187 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 65 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
65 Albany excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 10 are open 24/7, 40 open Saturdays and 31 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 65 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Albany at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tri-County Excavating | 61 | 4.7★ (56) | Albany | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | StoneTech of Albany | 60 | 4.9★ (187) | Albany | Sat · Sun | Most reviews |
| 3 | A&S Enterprises Landscaping Patios & Yard Drainage Company | 60 | 5.0★ (174) | Schenectady, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Dump It | 59 | 4.9★ (134) | Albany | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | HMC Enterprises LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (7) | Albany | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Kaczmar Enterprises LLC Excavation Company | 58 | 5.0★ (15) | Troy, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Erno Enterprises Inc. | 58 | 3.4★ (5) | Albany | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Fazio Waterproofing & Enterprises | 58 | 5.0★ (149) | Schenectady, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Chameleon Property Services LLC | 57 | 4.7★ (43) | Albany | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Albany Environmental & Construction Group | 57 | 4.9★ (33) | Albany | 24/7 | — |
The 65 best excavating contractors in Albany, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Albany
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 187 Google reviews, the most in Albany.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Schenectady, 10 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 174 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#4 Dump It
Based in Albany
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 134 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Troy, 7 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Albany
58/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Schenectady, 7 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 149 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 43 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany
57/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cohoes, 12 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Schenectady, 19 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 64 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Schenectady, 13 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 147 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany
56/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#15 Keifer Companies
Based in Schenectady, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Albany
56/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany
55/100CR 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.
Based in Schenectady, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 137 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany
55/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 48 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Albany
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Glenville, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saratoga Springs, 25 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rotterdam, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
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 65 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Albany
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A&P Golden Key Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Albany |
| AOW Construction LLC | 4.6★ (5) | In Albany |
| Blair Construction | 4.6★ (9) | In Albany |
| Bubonia Holding Corporation | 5.0★ (1) | In Albany |
| Creative Design Concrete and Stone LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Albany |
| D N Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Albany |
| Dave Burnett Excavating Inc | 3.5★ (2) | In Albany |
| Efer Constructions INC | 4.7★ (15) | In Albany |
| Elegant Kitchens | 5.0★ (20) | In Albany |
| Gannon Construction Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Albany |
| Gianni Construction Services, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Albany |
| Grand Harbor Interiors | 5.0★ (1) | In Albany |
| Halifax Construction Group | 5.0★ (3) | In Albany |
| King construction | 4.0★ (12) | In Albany |
| M Sullivan Construction | 2.5★ (2) | In Albany |
| Picotte Companies | 4.0★ (4) | In Albany |
| Premier Excavation & Septic | 5.0★ (1) | In Albany |
| Ray Home Construction LLC | 5.0★ (38) | In Albany |
| The Royal Line Construction LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Albany |
| United Rentals - Reliable Onsite Services | 5.0★ (9) | In Albany |
How we ranked Albany excavating contractors
We scored 65 Albany 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 Albany 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 Albany: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Albany?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Albany, NY is Tri-County Excavating with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.7★ from 56 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. StoneTech of Albany (#2) and A&S Enterprises Landscaping Patios & Yard Drainage Company (#3) follow. We ranked 65 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Albany?
ContractorsRanked ranks 65 excavating contractors serving Albany, NY. 21 of them are based in Albany; 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 Albany are open 24/7?
10 ranked excavating contractors in Albany post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Tri-County Excavating (#1), A&S Enterprises Landscaping Patios & Yard Drainage Company (#3) and Erno Enterprises Inc. (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Albany work on weekends?
40 of 65 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 31 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Tri-County Excavating (#1), StoneTech of Albany (#2) and A&S Enterprises Landscaping Patios & Yard Drainage Company (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Albany excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 65 rated excavating contractors in Albany is 4.9★, with a median of 12 reviews. StoneTech of Albany has the most, 187 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 Albany count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Albany 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 Albany
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 65 excavating contractors serving Albany.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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