60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Amsterdam, NY (2026)
46 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Amsterdam: Arrow Excavation NY, CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Upstate Plumbing, Heating & Excavation, Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 46.
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Most-reviewed: A&S Enterprises Landscaping Patios & Yard Drainage Company, 174 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 46 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
46 Amsterdam excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 8 are open 24/7, 26 open Saturdays and 21 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 46 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Amsterdam at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrow Excavation NY | 60 | 5.0★ (11) | Amsterdam | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Capital District Property Services, LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (27) | Saratoga Springs, 5 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Upstate Plumbing, Heating & Excavation, Inc. | 59 | 4.9★ (64) | Schenectady, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Freeman Industries | 58 | 5.0★ (52) | Saratoga Springs, 22 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Justintime Tree Removal Stump Grinding & Excavating | 58 | 5.0★ (14) | Amsterdam | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | A&S Enterprises Landscaping Patios & Yard Drainage Company | 57 | 5.0★ (174) | Schenectady, 20 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 7 | Drag On Dumpsters | 56 | 5.0★ (147) | Schenectady, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Tri-County Excavating | 55 | 4.7★ (56) | Albany, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Dump It | 55 | 4.9★ (134) | Albany, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Garcia’s Landscaping & Snow Removal LLC | 55 | 4.9★ (57) | East Glenville, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 46 best excavating contractors in Amsterdam, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Saratoga Springs, 5 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Schenectady, 11 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Saratoga Springs, 22 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Amsterdam
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Schenectady, 20 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 174 Google reviews, the most in Amsterdam.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Schenectady, 17 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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.
#9 Dump It
Based in Albany, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 East Glenville, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Schenectady, 22 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Schenectady, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Rotterdam, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Albany, 10 mi away
54/100CR 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.
Based in Rotterdam, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#16 Keifer Companies
Based in Schenectady, 20 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 Amsterdam
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Johnstown, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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.
Based in Johnstown, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saratoga Springs, 23 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Glenville, 19 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gloversville, 7 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Schenectady, 19 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Schenectady, 20 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 23 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
All 46 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #46, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
Also serving Amsterdam
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Albany Excavation and Concrete | 10 mi | |
| Baron Painting | 5.0★ (8) | In Amsterdam |
| Blay's Landscaping & Excavating | 1.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| CH Hill Excavation | 4 mi | |
| Delaney Group, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Excellence Contracting and HVAC | 5.0★ (3) | In Amsterdam |
| FME Excavation LLC | 10 mi | |
| Howland Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| JIT, LLC | In Amsterdam | |
| LJN Earth Works LLC | In Amsterdam | |
| MAK Paving & Excavation | In Amsterdam | |
| Maximus excavation and services | 7 mi | |
| Mohawk Valley Sealcoating | In Amsterdam | |
| One Ton Woodstove Cleaning Services (Amsterdam, NY) | 5.0★ (3) | In Amsterdam |
| PAREENE CONTRACTING INC | In Amsterdam | |
| Rbj trucking & excavation LLC | In Amsterdam | |
| Smith & Smith Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Stockman & Sons LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Thomas J Loehr Excavating Services | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| ZMS Mechanical Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
How we ranked Amsterdam excavating contractors
We scored 46 Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Amsterdam?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Amsterdam, NY is Arrow Excavation NY with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Capital District Property Services, LLC (#2) and Upstate Plumbing, Heating & Excavation, Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 46 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Amsterdam?
ContractorsRanked ranks 46 excavating contractors serving Amsterdam, NY. 4 of them are based in Amsterdam; 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 Amsterdam are open 24/7?
8 ranked excavating contractors in Amsterdam post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Upstate Plumbing, Heating & Excavation, Inc. (#3), Justintime Tree Removal Stump Grinding & Excavating (#5) and A&S Enterprises Landscaping Patios & Yard Drainage Company (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Amsterdam work on weekends?
26 of 46 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 21 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Arrow Excavation NY (#1), Capital District Property Services, LLC (#2) and Upstate Plumbing, Heating & Excavation, Inc. (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Amsterdam excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 46 rated excavating contractors in Amsterdam is 5.0★, with a median of 11 reviews. A&S Enterprises Landscaping Patios & Yard Drainage Company has the most, 174 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 Amsterdam count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 46 excavating contractors serving Amsterdam.
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