60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Brighton, NY (2026)
49 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Brighton: Celtic Excavating, CR Score 60/100; 4.9★ from 78 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 6 PM.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 49.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,463 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 49 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
49 Brighton excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 9 are open 24/7, 29 open Saturdays and 14 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 49 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Brighton at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic Excavating | 60 | 4.9★ (78) | Brighton | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 60 | 4.8★ (1,463) | Rochester, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Rochester Environmental & Construction Group | 58 | 5.0★ (167) | Rochester, 1 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Northern Buildworks LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (7) | Brighton | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Golden Acorn Excavation | 57 | 5.0★ (4) | Irondequoit, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | LRT Outdoor LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (11) | Brighton | Sat | — |
| 7 | Superior Plumbing Service | 55 | 4.9★ (828) | Canandaigua, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Tree And Yard Renovations | 55 | 4.9★ (129) | Rochester, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Bingham Development, LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (9) | Webster, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Cenzi Hardscapes & Excavation | 55 | 5.0★ (16) | Greece, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 49 best excavating contractors in Brighton, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Rochester, 7 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,463 Google reviews, the most in Brighton.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester, 1 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 167 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brighton
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Irondequoit, 4 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Brighton
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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.
Based in Canandaigua, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 828 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 129 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Webster, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Greece, 5 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#11 CB OnSite LLC
Based in Gates-North Gates, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#12 FLP Enterprises
Based in Webster, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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.
#13 Mason Trenching
Based in Brighton
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Fairport, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Hamlin, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Rochester, 1 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Rochester, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brighton
54/100CR 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 Brighton
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brighton
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairport, 8 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Rochester, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Webster, 4 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester, 13 mi away
51/100CR 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.
#25 Spin-Rite Inc
Based in Rochester, 4 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 49 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #49, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
Also serving Brighton
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 |
|---|---|---|
| B&C Business Group | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Barkov Development | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Camm Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Constructive Property Management LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Dan Ross Excavating & Lawn Rolling | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| EJP Paving & Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Garden Grove Construction Corp. | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Hooty's Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Brighton |
| Industrial Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | In Brighton |
| Murphy & Sons Contracting, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| N.Y. state construction services LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Brighton |
| NMG landcapes and patio | In Brighton | |
| Pittsford Grading & Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Brighton |
| Rochester NY Excavating and Demolition | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Rochester Platinum Services | 4.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Rubino Home Improvement and Contracting LLC | 5.0★ (37) | In Brighton |
| Schimpf Construction, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Sullivan Piping & Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | In Brighton |
| wsj construction | In Brighton | |
| ZM Construction Solutions LLC | 5.0★ (8) | In Brighton |
How we ranked Brighton excavating contractors
We scored 49 Brighton 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 Brighton 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 Brighton: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Brighton?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Brighton, NY is Celtic Excavating with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.9★ from 78 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 6 PM. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Rochester Environmental & Construction Group (#3) follow. We ranked 49 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Brighton?
ContractorsRanked ranks 49 excavating contractors serving Brighton, NY. 10 of them are based in Brighton; 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 Brighton are open 24/7?
9 ranked excavating contractors in Brighton post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2), Rochester Environmental & Construction Group (#3) and Golden Acorn Excavation (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Brighton work on weekends?
29 of 49 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 14 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Celtic Excavating (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Rochester Environmental & Construction Group (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Brighton excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 49 rated excavating contractors in Brighton is 4.9★, with a median of 9 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,463 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 Brighton count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Brighton 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 Brighton
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 49 excavating contractors serving Brighton.
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