57/100CR 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 Cortland, NY (2026)
13 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Cortland: GAE Enterprises, LLC, CR Score 57/100; 3.9★ from 8 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Ithaca Environmental & Construction Group, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 13.
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Most-reviewed: Ithaca Environmental & Construction Group, 36 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 13 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
13 Cortland excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 13 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Cortland at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GAE Enterprises, LLC | 57 | 3.9★ (8) | Corning, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Ithaca Environmental & Construction Group | 56 | 5.0★ (36) | Ithaca, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | David Thomas & Son Excavating & Landscaping, LLC | 55 | 4.6★ (11) | Ithaca, 20 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Mix Brothers Inc | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | Ithaca, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Bellisario Excavating & Drainage | 54 | 4.8★ (11) | Ithaca, 16 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Finger Lakes Earthworks | 53 | 5.0★ (3) | Ithaca, 12 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Chargo Earthworks Inc | 52 | 5.0★ (3) | Rome, 23 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Beylo Plumbing & Heating Inc | 51 | 3.5★ (8) | Binghamton, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | The Crane Company Septic & Sewer | 51 | 4.2★ (21) | Mattydale, 23 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Carson Irrigation, Lighting, and Groundworks | 50 | 5.0★ (25) | Ithaca, 18 mi away | — | — |
The 13 best excavating contractors in Cortland, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Ithaca, 21 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, the most in Cortland.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ithaca, 20 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ithaca, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ithaca, 16 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ithaca, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rome, 23 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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.
Based in Binghamton, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mattydale, 23 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 21 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ithaca, 18 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#11 56 Excavating
Based in Grand Island, 23 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Schenectady, 23 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 24 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Olean, 16 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Also serving Cortland
13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A Great Choice Landscaping | 15 mi | |
| Bill's Mini Excavating | 23 mi | |
| Ferris Construction | In Cortland | |
| Gohs Masonry and Landscaping | 5.0★ (4) | In Cortland |
| Grant Street Construction Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Cortland |
| Hard Rock Contractors LLC | 23 mi | |
| Heidelberg Materials, Concrete | 5.0★ (4) | In Cortland |
| McBride, Bacon & Company, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Cortland |
| McLean Masonry | 22 mi | |
| Pro Lawn Landscaping & Excavating | 16 mi | |
| Seven Valley Siteworks Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Sol Eschenburg Contracting | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Wheelock Property Services | 5.0★ (2) | In Cortland |
How we ranked Cortland excavating contractors
We scored 13 Cortland 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 Cortland 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 Cortland: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Cortland?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Cortland, NY is GAE Enterprises, LLC with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 3.9★ from 8 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Ithaca Environmental & Construction Group (#2) and David Thomas & Son Excavating & Landscaping, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 13 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Cortland?
ContractorsRanked ranks 13 excavating contractors serving Cortland, NY. Another 13 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Cortland are open 24/7?
3 ranked excavating contractors in Cortland post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are GAE Enterprises, LLC (#1), Ithaca Environmental & Construction Group (#2) and Beylo Plumbing & Heating Inc (#8). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Cortland work on weekends?
9 of 13 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are GAE Enterprises, LLC (#1), Ithaca Environmental & Construction Group (#2) and David Thomas & Son Excavating & Landscaping, LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Cortland excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 13 rated excavating contractors in Cortland is 4.8★, with a median of 8 reviews. Ithaca Environmental & Construction Group has the most, 36 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 Cortland count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Cortland 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 Cortland
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 13 excavating contractors serving Cortland.
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