61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Cheektowaga, NY (2026)
70 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Cheektowaga: Boldt Excavating LLC, CR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 70.
- 4
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 2,489 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 70 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
70 Cheektowaga excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 16 are open 24/7, 38 open Saturdays and 23 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 70 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Buffalo ranking. See Excavating contractors in Buffalo
Top 10 excavating contractors in Cheektowaga at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boldt Excavating LLC | 61 | 5.0★ (60) | Cheektowaga | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 61 | 4.9★ (1,852) | West Seneca, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 60 | 4.8★ (1,481) | Cheektowaga | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 60 | 4.8★ (2,489) | Buffalo, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 5 | McNeight Excavating | 59 | 4.9★ (32) | Cheektowaga | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Millie Excavating | 58 | 5.0★ (17) | Lackawanna, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.9★ (747) | East Aurora, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Moser's Plumbing & Heating Inc. | 56 | 5.0★ (121) | Fort Erie, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Babcock Development | 56 | 4.9★ (35) | Niagara Falls, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | New Heitz Site Services | 56 | 4.2★ (5) | Niagara Falls, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 70 best excavating contractors in Cheektowaga, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in West Seneca, 4 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,852 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cheektowaga
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,481 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Buffalo, 6 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,489 Google reviews, the most in Cheektowaga.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cheektowaga
59/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lackawanna, 7 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Aurora, 12 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 747 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Erie, 4 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 121 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Niagara Falls, 13 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Niagara Falls, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Fort Erie, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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.
#12 Excavation Pros
Based in Cheektowaga
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Seneca, 4 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Buffalo, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 49 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Aurora, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lockport, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 West Seneca, 4 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 West Seneca, 4 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ 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 Port Colborne, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Erie, 6 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eggertsville, 9 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lockport, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Buffalo, 6 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 311 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Niagara Falls, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Buffalo, 5 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Cheektowaga excavating contractors
We scored 70 Cheektowaga 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 Cheektowaga 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 Cheektowaga: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Cheektowaga?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Cheektowaga, NY is Boldt Excavating LLC with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 70 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Cheektowaga?
ContractorsRanked ranks 70 excavating contractors serving Cheektowaga, NY. 4 of them are based in Cheektowaga; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Cheektowaga are open 24/7?
16 ranked excavating contractors in Cheektowaga post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Cheektowaga work on weekends?
38 of 70 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 23 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Boldt Excavating LLC (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Cheektowaga excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 70 rated excavating contractors in Cheektowaga is 4.9★, with a median of 10 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 2,489 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Cheektowaga count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Cheektowaga 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 Cheektowaga
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 70 excavating contractors serving Cheektowaga.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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