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Best Excavating Contractors in Altoona, PA (2026)

22 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Altoona: Claws Excavating and Landscaping, CR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 5

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Schumacher Excavating & Tree Service LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 22.

  3. 3

    Most-reviewed: G & R Excavating and Demolition, 144 Google reviews at 4.1★, the most of 22 ranked; ranked #3.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

22 Altoona excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 11 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 22 rated businesses.

Top 10 excavating contractors in Altoona at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Altoona at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Claws Excavating and Landscaping614.8★ (18)Altoona24/7Overall
2Weikert Excavating & Landscape, LLC575.0★ (12)AltoonaSat—
3G & R Excavating and Demolition574.1★ (144)Tyrone, 13 mi awaySatMost reviews
4Frank's Down to Earth Landscaping/Excavation-Altoona PA565.0★ (5)AltoonaSat · Sun—
5Schumacher Excavating & Tree Service LLC555.0★ (9)Altoona24/7Emergencies
6Beegle's Excavating & Land Management554.7★ (3)Altoona24/7—
7Skyline Property Solutions545.0★ (5)AltoonaSat · Evenings—
8Pete Mc Clellan Excavating544.0★ (4)Altoona——
9Vineyard Excavating533.3★ (4)Altoona——
10Mike Ventre Excavating534.1★ (9)Altoona——

The 22 best excavating contractors in Altoona, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  3. #3 G & R Excavating and Demolition

    Based in Tyrone, 13 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 144 Google reviews, the most in Altoona.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.1★ from 144 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    900 Pennsylvania Ave, Tyrone, PA 16686
    View profile for G & R Excavating and Demolition(814) 684-4424

  7. #7 Skyline Property Solutions

    Based in Altoona

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 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.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 6 AM–6 PM · Wed 6 AM–6:30 PM · Thu–Fri 6 AM–6 PM · Sat 6 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2504 Lark Ave, Altoona, PA 16602
    View profile for Skyline Property Solutions(814) 502-9120

  9. #9 Vineyard Excavating

    Based in Altoona

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.3★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    1122 Vineyard Ln, Duncansville, PA 16635
    View profile for Vineyard Excavating(814) 695-4505

  10. #10 Mike Ventre Excavating

    Based in Altoona

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    813 Ventre Rd, Altoona, PA 16602
    View profile for Mike Ventre Excavating(814) 946-9047

  12. #12 HP Construction

    Based in Altoona

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1711 Margaret Ave, Altoona, PA 16601
    View profile for HP Construction(814) 215-6016

  13. #13 Rhodes Excavation & Construction

    Based in Altoona

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 7 AM–5 PM · Tue–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    203 E Pleasant Valley Blvd, Altoona, PA 16602
    View profile for Rhodes Excavation & Construction(814) 940-8188

  15. #15 GeoEx LLC

    Based in Altoona

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 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.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1453 Riggles Gap Rd, Altoona, PA 16601
    View profile for GeoEx LLC(717) 841-6740

  18. #18 A-1 Paving of Altoona LLC

    Based in Altoona

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.9★ from 14 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.9★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1216 Pleasant Valley Blvd Suite 316, Altoona, PA 16602
    View profile for A-1 Paving of Altoona LLC(814) 941-7551

  21. #21 McGraw Contracting, LLC

    Based in Huntingdon, 21 mi away

    45/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    170 Penn St, Huntingdon, PA 16652
    View profile for McGraw Contracting, LLC(814) 251-6149

  22. #22 Leonard S. Fiore, Inc.

    Based in Altoona

    44/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5506 6th Ave Rear, Altoona, PA 16602
    View profile for Leonard S. Fiore, Inc.(814) 946-3686

Also serving Altoona

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.

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How we ranked Altoona excavating contractors

We scored 22 Altoona 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Altoona data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Excavating contractors in Altoona: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Altoona?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Altoona, PA is Claws Excavating and Landscaping with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Weikert Excavating & Landscape, LLC (#2) and G & R Excavating and Demolition (#3) follow. We ranked 22 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Altoona?

ContractorsRanked ranks 22 excavating contractors serving Altoona, PA. 19 of them are based in Altoona; 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 Altoona are open 24/7?

3 ranked excavating contractors in Altoona post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Claws Excavating and Landscaping (#1), Schumacher Excavating & Tree Service LLC (#5) and Beegle's Excavating & Land Management (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Altoona work on weekends?

11 of 22 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Claws Excavating and Landscaping (#1), Weikert Excavating & Landscape, LLC (#2) and G & R Excavating and Demolition (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Altoona excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 22 rated excavating contractors in Altoona is 4.7★, with a median of 9 reviews. G & R Excavating and Demolition has the most, 144 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Altoona count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Altoona 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 Altoona

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 22 excavating contractors serving Altoona.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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