60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,823 Google reviews.
Best Excavating Contractors in Franklin Square, NY (2026)
132 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Franklin Square: RR Plumbing Roto-Rooter, CR Score 60/100; 4.8★ from 3,823 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Emergency Heights Plumbing LIC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 132.
- 11
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 3,876 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 132 ranked; ranked #11.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
132 Franklin Square excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 41 are open 24/7, 84 open Saturdays and 58 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 132 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Franklin Square at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RR Plumbing Roto-Rooter | 60 | 4.8★ (3,823) | Queens Village, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Emergency Heights Plumbing LIC | 59 | 5.0★ (71) | Long Island City, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Same Day Plumbing NYC Manhattan | 58 | 4.9★ (76) | New York City, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (871) | Freeport, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Steele Contracting LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (20) | East Hills, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | RR Plumbing Roto-Rooter | 57 | 4.8★ (1,275) | Hunts Point, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (1,825) | Farmingdale, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | AVF Development Corp | Demolition & Excavation Contractors on Long Island | 56 | 5.0★ (29) | West Hempstead, 2 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | RR Plumbing Roto-Rooter | 56 | 4.8★ (1,275) | Brooklyn, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | RR Plumbing Roto-Rooter | 56 | 4.8★ (2,094) | Brooklyn, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 132 best excavating contractors in Franklin Square, 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 Long Island City, 15 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in New York City, 17 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Freeport, 6 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 871 Google reviews.
Based in East Hills, 7 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Hunts Point, 12 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,275 Google reviews.
Based in Farmingdale, 15 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,825 Google reviews.
Based in West Hempstead, 2 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based in Brooklyn, 13 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,275 Google reviews.
Based in Brooklyn, 16 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,094 Google reviews.
Based in Jersey City, 20 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,876 Google reviews, the most in Franklin Square.
Based in East Meadow, 5 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 80 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Union City, 17 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,583 Google reviews.
Based in New York City, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Yonkers, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,574 Google reviews.
Based in Mamaroneck, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,070 Google reviews.
Based in Brooklyn, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 758 Google reviews.
Based in Huntington, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Kings Park, 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Bergenfield, 23 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,704 Google reviews.
Based in New Rochelle, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Massapequa, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 221 Google reviews.
Based in North Babylon, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Jersey City, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Elmhurst, 8 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 123 Google reviews.
Excavating contractors ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 132 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Franklin Square
20 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Augusiewicz Excavating Corporation | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Benedetto & Son Excavating Inc | 4.5★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Carelli Construction Co | 3.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Garito Contracting Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Hugerich Construction, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| LONG ISLAND SOD | 3.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Lucas Built LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Navarra Landscaping | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Park Trucking & Excavating Co | 3.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Race Excavation Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Rareform Carting Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Rizzo Associates Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Rovac Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Sandoval Masonry Contractors | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Serenity Capital & Construction | In Franklin Square | |
| Smart Roofers Franklin Square NY | 5.0★ (3) | In Franklin Square |
| Thermosiding Corporation | 5.0★ (3) | In Franklin Square |
| TRC Landscapes | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Truepathconstruction | In Franklin Square | |
| W S King & Son Equipment Co | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
How we ranked Franklin Square excavating contractors
We scored 132 Franklin Square 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 Franklin Square 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 Franklin Square: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Franklin Square?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Franklin Square, NY is RR Plumbing Roto-Rooter with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.8★ from 3,823 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Emergency Heights Plumbing LIC (#2) and Same Day Plumbing NYC Manhattan (#3) follow. We ranked 132 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Franklin Square?
ContractorsRanked ranks 132 excavating contractors serving Franklin Square, NY. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Franklin Square are open 24/7?
41 ranked excavating contractors in Franklin Square post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are RR Plumbing Roto-Rooter (#1), Emergency Heights Plumbing LIC (#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 Franklin Square work on weekends?
84 of 132 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 58 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are RR Plumbing Roto-Rooter (#1), Emergency Heights Plumbing LIC (#2) and Same Day Plumbing NYC Manhattan (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Franklin Square excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 132 rated excavating contractors in Franklin Square is 4.8★, with a median of 12 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 3,876 reviews, and ranks #11. 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 Franklin Square count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Franklin Square 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 Franklin Square
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 132 excavating contractors serving Franklin Square.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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