60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 261 Google reviews, the most in Elmira.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Elmira, NY (2026)
11 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Elmira: Sheesley's Sewer Service Inc, CR Score 60/100; 4.6★ from 261 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Premier Landscaping & Snow Removal, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 11.
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Most-reviewed: Premier Landscaping & Snow Removal, 48 Google reviews at 4.1★, the most of 11 ranked after Sheesley's Sewer Service Inc; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
11 Elmira excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 11 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Elmira at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sheesley's Sewer Service Inc | 60 | 4.6★ (261) | Elmira | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | McDonald Contracting | 56 | 3.6★ (17) | Elmira | Sat | — |
| 3 | Sullivan Trail Construction Co | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | Elmira | — | — |
| 4 | Premier Landscaping & Snow Removal | 53 | 4.1★ (48) | Big Flats, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 5 | Falkowski Sewer Service & Excavating | 53 | 4.8★ (45) | Horseheads, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Ervay Earthworks | 50 | 5.0★ (8) | Elmira | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Randy's Greenhouse | 49 | 4.7★ (22) | Sayre, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | TP Work Pro | 47 | 4.5★ (8) | South Hill, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Seneca Hills Concrete and Contracting | 47 | 4.6★ (9) | Horseheads, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Lineburg's Excavation & Paving | 45 | 2.3★ (3) | Sayre, 17 mi away | — | — |
The 11 best excavating contractors in Elmira, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Elmira
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Elmira
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Big Flats, 8 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Horseheads, 6 mi away
53/100CR 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
50/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Sayre, 18 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 22 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#8 TP Work Pro
Based in South Hill, 23 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Horseheads, 5 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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.
Based in Sayre, 17 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Corning, 22 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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.
Also serving Elmira
18 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 |
|---|---|---|
| C.S. Building & Repair | 5.0★ (4) | In Elmira |
| Clean EarthSeptic Service | 5.0★ (7) | In Elmira |
| Corning Excavation | 14 mi | |
| DB Outdoor Services | 22 mi | |
| Earl H Stermer Excavating Inc | 7 mi | |
| EJC Excavation | In Elmira | |
| Excacvation Albany NY | 16 mi | |
| Gerould Excavating | 3.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Ginnan Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| H W Streeter Paving & Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Hendershott Excavating Inc. | 6 mi | |
| JDI Excavation & General Contracting, LLC | In Elmira | |
| KCW Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Elmira |
| KRP Trucking & Excavating | 7 mi | |
| Morse Hauling & Junk Removal | 5.0★ (281) | In Elmira |
| Puzzle Excavation & Transport | In Elmira | |
| SERVPRO of Elmira/ Chemung County & Watkins Glen/ Schuyler County | In Elmira | |
| Toby's Landscaping | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
How we ranked Elmira excavating contractors
We scored 11 Elmira 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 Elmira 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 Elmira: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Elmira?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Elmira, NY is Sheesley's Sewer Service Inc with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.6★ from 261 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. McDonald Contracting (#2) and Sullivan Trail Construction Co (#3) follow. We ranked 11 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Elmira?
ContractorsRanked ranks 11 excavating contractors serving Elmira, NY. 4 of them are based in Elmira; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 18 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Elmira are open 24/7?
3 ranked excavating contractors in Elmira post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Sheesley's Sewer Service Inc (#1), Premier Landscaping & Snow Removal (#4) and TP Work Pro (#8). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Elmira work on weekends?
6 of 11 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Sheesley's Sewer Service Inc (#1), McDonald Contracting (#2) and Premier Landscaping & Snow Removal (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Elmira excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 11 rated excavating contractors in Elmira is 4.6★, with a median of 9 reviews. Sheesley's Sewer Service Inc has the most, 261 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 Elmira count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Elmira 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 Elmira
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 11 excavating contractors serving Elmira.
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