Ranked #1 in Auburn
Based in Syracuse, 22 mi away
55/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 727 Google reviews, the most in Auburn.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Auburn, NY (2026)
26 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Auburn: ROTO-ROOTER Plumbing & Drain Services of Syracuse, CR Score 55/100; 4.7★ from 727 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 6
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drain, & Water Cleanup Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 26.
- 17
Most-reviewed: DBR Plumbing Inc., 155 Google reviews at 3.9★, the most of 26 ranked after ROTO-ROOTER Plumbing & Drain Services of Syracuse; ranked #17.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
26 Auburn excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 16 open Saturdays and 10 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 26 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Auburn at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ROTO-ROOTER Plumbing & Drain Services of Syracuse | 55 | 4.7★ (727) | Syracuse, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Skaneateles Excavation | 55 | 5.0★ (18) | Auburn | — | — |
| 3 | RYCOE Enterprises Inc | 55 | 4.9★ (17) | Auburn | — | — |
| 4 | Card Excavating | 55 | 4.4★ (7) | Auburn | — | — |
| 5 | Daniels Dump Trailer Services LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (23) | Baldwinsville, 22 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drain, & Water Cleanup Service | 52 | 5.0★ (8) | Auburn | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 7 | Paul R Vitale Excavating | 52 | 3.1★ (18) | Auburn | — | — |
| 8 | Charron Development | 51 | 5.0★ (9) | Solvay, 25 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Syracuse Environmental & Construction Group | 50 | 4.8★ (49) | Syracuse, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Schavemaker Services LLC | 50 | 5.0★ (31) | Seneca Falls, 6 mi away | Sat | — |
The 26 best excavating contractors in Auburn, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Auburn
55/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Baldwinsville, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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.
Based in Auburn
52/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn
52/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.1★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Solvay, 25 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Syracuse, 20 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 49 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Seneca Falls, 6 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Syracuse, 20 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Syracuse, 20 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Syracuse, 22 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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.
#14 D C Rauscher Inc
Based in Waterloo, 14 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Syracuse, 20 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Geneva, 25 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Syracuse, 24 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.9★ from 155 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baldwinsville, 24 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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
46/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Syracuse, 20 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Geneva, 22 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#22 FLX Landscaping
Based in Waterloo, 17 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#23 Ervay Earthworks
Based in Elmira, 24 mi away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Syracuse, 23 mi away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#25 Landscapes West
Based in Fairmount, 20 mi away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 26 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #26, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Anthony Michael Companies, LLC | 41 | 5.0★ (3) | 23 mi |
Also serving Auburn
17 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Star roofing | 4.8★ (16) | In Auburn |
| Bates Paving | 21 mi | |
| Bellavia’s Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| C. H. Phoenix Construction LLC | 22 mi | |
| CC Paving and Excavating | 3.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| City View Construction | 1.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Dirt Works of Auburn | 5.0★ (2) | In Auburn |
| Empire State Paving & Excavating | 23 mi | |
| HM Excavation LLC | 20 mi | |
| Industry Standard USA | 24 mi | |
| J & A Excavation | 14 mi | |
| J C Dendis Construction Co | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| JS Home renovation | In Auburn | |
| L.S Construction & Excavation | 25 mi | |
| Mathieson Septic Services | 5.0★ (3) | In Auburn |
| Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drain, & Water Cleanup Service | 5.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| Soul Construction | In Auburn |
How we ranked Auburn excavating contractors
We scored 26 Auburn 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 Auburn 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 Auburn: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Auburn?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Auburn, NY is ROTO-ROOTER Plumbing & Drain Services of Syracuse with a CR Score of 55/100. It has 4.7★ from 727 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Skaneateles Excavation (#2) and RYCOE Enterprises Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 26 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Auburn?
ContractorsRanked ranks 26 excavating contractors serving Auburn, NY. 6 of them are based in Auburn; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 17 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Auburn are open 24/7?
4 ranked excavating contractors in Auburn post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are ROTO-ROOTER Plumbing & Drain Services of Syracuse (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drain, & Water Cleanup Service (#6) and Syracuse Environmental & Construction Group (#9). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Auburn work on weekends?
16 of 26 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 10 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are ROTO-ROOTER Plumbing & Drain Services of Syracuse (#1), Daniels Dump Trailer Services LLC (#5) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drain, & Water Cleanup Service (#6). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Auburn excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 26 rated excavating contractors in Auburn is 4.8★, with a median of 11 reviews. ROTO-ROOTER Plumbing & Drain Services of Syracuse has the most, 727 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 Auburn count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Auburn 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 Auburn
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 26 excavating contractors serving Auburn.
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