61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Best Excavating Contractors in Forest Hills, NY (2026)
171 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Forest Hills: Emergency Heights Plumbing LIC, CR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 71 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): RR Plumbing Roto-Rooter, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 171.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 3,876 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 171 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
171 Forest Hills excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 53 are open 24/7, 103 open Saturdays and 67 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 171 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Queens ranking. See Excavating contractors in Queens
Top 10 excavating contractors in Forest Hills at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emergency Heights Plumbing LIC | 61 | 5.0★ (71) | Long Island City, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | RR Plumbing Roto-Rooter | 60 | 4.8★ (3,823) | Queens Village, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Same Day Plumbing NYC Manhattan | 60 | 4.9★ (76) | New York City, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.8★ (3,876) | Jersey City, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 5 | RR Plumbing Roto-Rooter | 58 | 4.8★ (2,094) | Brooklyn, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | RR Plumbing Roto-Rooter | 58 | 4.8★ (1,275) | Brooklyn, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | RR Plumbing Roto-Rooter | 58 | 4.8★ (1,583) | Union City, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Emergency Plumber 24 7 Heating & AC of Manhattan | 58 | 4.8★ (18) | New York City, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | RR Plumbing Roto-Rooter | 58 | 4.8★ (1,275) | Hunts Point, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | RR Plumbing Roto-Rooter | 57 | 4.9★ (758) | Brooklyn, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 171 best excavating contractors in Forest Hills, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Queens Village, 6 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,823 Google reviews.
Based in New York City, 8 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Jersey City, 11 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,876 Google reviews, the most in Forest Hills.
Based in Brooklyn, 8 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,094 Google reviews.
Based in Brooklyn, 5 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,275 Google reviews.
Based in Union City, 8 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,583 Google reviews.
Based in New York City, 7 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Hunts Point, 8 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,275 Google reviews.
Based in Brooklyn, 11 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 758 Google reviews.
Based in Yonkers, 14 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,574 Google reviews.
Based in Bergenfield, 16 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,704 Google reviews.
Based in Jersey City, 13 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Freeport, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 871 Google reviews.
Based in Mamaroneck, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,070 Google reviews.
Based in Carlstadt, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 375 Google reviews.
Based in Brooklyn, 7 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 239 Google reviews.
Based in Elmhurst, 2 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 123 Google reviews.
Based in East Hills, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Bayonne, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Long Island City, 5 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 75 Google reviews.
Based in Westwood, 20 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 849 Google reviews.
Based in New Rochelle, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Brooklyn, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 105 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Farmingdale, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,825 Google reviews.
How we ranked Forest Hills excavating contractors
We scored 171 Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Forest Hills?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Forest Hills, NY is Emergency Heights Plumbing LIC with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 71 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. RR Plumbing Roto-Rooter (#2) and Same Day Plumbing NYC Manhattan (#3) follow. We ranked 171 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Forest Hills?
ContractorsRanked ranks 171 excavating contractors serving Forest Hills, NY. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Forest Hills are open 24/7?
53 ranked excavating contractors in Forest Hills post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Emergency Heights Plumbing LIC (#1), RR Plumbing Roto-Rooter (#2) and Same Day Plumbing NYC Manhattan (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Forest Hills work on weekends?
103 of 171 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 67 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Emergency Heights Plumbing LIC (#1), RR Plumbing Roto-Rooter (#2) and Same Day Plumbing NYC Manhattan (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Forest Hills excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 171 rated excavating contractors in Forest Hills is 4.8★, with a median of 13 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 3,876 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 Forest Hills count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 171 excavating contractors serving Forest Hills.
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