58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Corning, NY (2026)
8 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Corning: GAE Enterprises, LLC, CR Score 58/100; 3.9★ from 8 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Sheesley's Sewer Service Inc, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 8.
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Most-reviewed: Sheesley's Sewer Service Inc, 261 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 8 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
8 Corning excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 8 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Elmira ranking. See Excavating contractors in Elmira
Top 8 excavating contractors in Corning at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GAE Enterprises, LLC | 58 | 3.9★ (8) | Corning | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Sheesley's Sewer Service Inc | 57 | 4.6★ (261) | Elmira, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Premier Landscaping & Snow Removal | 53 | 4.1★ (48) | Big Flats, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | McDonald Contracting | 52 | 3.6★ (17) | Elmira, 14 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Falkowski Sewer Service & Excavating | 51 | 4.8★ (45) | Horseheads, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Sullivan Trail Construction Co | 50 | 5.0★ (3) | Elmira, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | TLR Contracting And Lawn Care | 49 | 5.0★ (8) | Corning | — | — |
| 8 | Seneca Hills Concrete and Contracting | 44 | 4.6★ (9) | Horseheads, 12 mi away | — | — |
The 8 best excavating contractors in Corning, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Elmira, 12 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 261 Google reviews, the most in Corning.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Big Flats, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 48 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elmira, 14 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Horseheads, 12 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elmira, 12 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Corning
49/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Horseheads, 12 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Corning excavating contractors
We scored 8 Corning 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 Corning 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 Corning: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Corning?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Corning, NY is GAE Enterprises, LLC with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 3.9★ from 8 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Sheesley's Sewer Service Inc (#2) and Premier Landscaping & Snow Removal (#3) follow. We ranked 8 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Corning?
ContractorsRanked ranks 8 excavating contractors serving Corning, NY. 2 of them are based in Corning; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Corning are open 24/7?
3 ranked excavating contractors in Corning post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are GAE Enterprises, LLC (#1), Sheesley's Sewer Service Inc (#2) and Premier Landscaping & Snow Removal (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Corning work on weekends?
4 of 8 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are GAE Enterprises, LLC (#1), Sheesley's Sewer Service Inc (#2) and Premier Landscaping & Snow Removal (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Corning excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 8 rated excavating contractors in Corning is 4.6★, with a median of 13 reviews. Sheesley's Sewer Service Inc has the most, 261 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 Corning count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Corning 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 Corning
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 8 excavating contractors serving Corning.
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