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Best Excavating Contractors in Fulton, NY (2026)

25 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Fulton: Daniels Dump Trailer Services LLC, CR Score 56/100; 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 3

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): ROTO-ROOTER Plumbing & Drain Services of Syracuse, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 25.

  3. 3

    Most-reviewed: ROTO-ROOTER Plumbing & Drain Services of Syracuse, 727 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 25 ranked; ranked #3.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

25 Fulton excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 16 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 25 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Syracuse ranking. See Excavating contractors in Syracuse

Top 10 excavating contractors in Fulton at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Fulton at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Daniels Dump Trailer Services LLC565.0★ (23)Baldwinsville, 14 mi awaySat · SunOverall
2Charron Development555.0★ (9)Solvay, 8 mi awaySat · Sun—
3ROTO-ROOTER Plumbing & Drain Services of Syracuse544.7★ (727)Syracuse, 25 mi away24/7Emergencies, Most reviews
4CNY Brush Control LLC535.0★ (3)FultonSat · Evenings—
5Jack's Septic Service524.8★ (264)Syracuse, 23 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Wide Open Contracting LLC514.2★ (5)Syracuse, 17 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Syracuse Environmental & Construction Group504.8★ (49)Syracuse, 23 mi away24/7—
8Syracuse Excavation Co495.0★ (3)Syracuse, 23 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Backwell Excavation495.0★ (21)Syracuse, 25 mi away——
10Fisher John E Construction Co Inc485.0★ (5)Baldwinsville, 17 mi away——

The 25 best excavating contractors in Fulton, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Based in Solvay, 8 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
  2. Based in Fulton

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
  3. Based in Syracuse, 23 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 264 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 264 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
    Address
    4079 New Ct Ave, Syracuse, NY 13206
  4. Based in Syracuse, 17 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–8 PM
    Address
    208 Long Branch Rd, Syracuse, NY 13209
  5. Based in Syracuse, 23 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–9 PM
  6. Based in Syracuse, 25 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4830 W Seneca Tpke, Syracuse, NY 13215
  7. Based in North Syracuse, 21 mi away

    48/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    6134 Smith Rd, North Syracuse, NY 13212
  8. Based in Syracuse, 22 mi away

    48/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    550 Charles Ave # 1, Syracuse, NY 13209
  9. Based in North Syracuse, 21 mi away

    48/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    7351 Eastman Rd, North Syracuse, NY 13212
  10. Based in Syracuse, 24 mi away

    46/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.9★ from 155 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.9★ from 155 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 7 AM–2 PM
    Address
    1516 Erie Blvd E, Syracuse, NY 13210
  11. Based in Auburn, 24 mi away

    46/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.1★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.1★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7665 N St Rd, Auburn, NY 13021
  12. Based in Syracuse, 23 mi away

    44/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6 AM–9 PM · Sat 6 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1149 Grand Ave, Syracuse, NY 13219
  13. Based in Syracuse, 22 mi away

    43/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.4★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    139 Washington Square, Syracuse, NY 13208
  14. Based in North Syracuse, 21 mi away

    43/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    6414 Island Rd, Cicero, NY 13039
  15. Based in Baldwinsville, 18 mi away

    42/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    4606 Crossroads Park Dr, Liverpool, NY 13088
  16. Based in North Syracuse, 20 mi away

    42/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    6165 S Bay Rd, Cicero, NY 13039
  17. Based in Fairmount, 24 mi away

    42/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
  18. Based in Auburn, 24 mi away

    40/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4397 Vinegar Hill Rd, Skaneateles, NY 13152

How we ranked Fulton excavating contractors

We scored 25 Fulton 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Fulton data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Excavating contractors in Fulton: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Fulton?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Fulton, NY is Daniels Dump Trailer Services LLC with a CR Score of 56/100. It has 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Charron Development (#2) and ROTO-ROOTER Plumbing & Drain Services of Syracuse (#3) follow. We ranked 25 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Fulton?

ContractorsRanked ranks 25 excavating contractors serving Fulton, NY. 1 of them is based in Fulton; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which excavating contractors in Fulton are open 24/7?

4 ranked excavating contractors in Fulton post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are ROTO-ROOTER Plumbing & Drain Services of Syracuse (#3), Syracuse Environmental & Construction Group (#7) and Lostumbo Asphalt Driveways (#14). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Fulton work on weekends?

16 of 25 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 11 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Daniels Dump Trailer Services LLC (#1), Charron Development (#2) and ROTO-ROOTER Plumbing & Drain Services of Syracuse (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Fulton excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 25 rated excavating contractors in Fulton is 4.7★, with a median of 11 reviews. ROTO-ROOTER Plumbing & Drain Services of Syracuse has the most, 727 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Fulton count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Fulton 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 Fulton

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 25 excavating contractors serving Fulton.

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