58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,823 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Glen Cove, NY (2026)
182 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Glen Cove: RR Plumbing Roto-Rooter, CR Score 58/100; 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 182.
- 15
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 3,876 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 182 ranked; ranked #15.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
182 Glen Cove excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 53 are open 24/7, 112 open Saturdays and 76 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 182 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Glen Cove at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RR Plumbing Roto-Rooter | 58 | 4.8★ (3,823) | Queens Village, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Emergency Heights Plumbing LIC | 58 | 5.0★ (71) | Long Island City, 19 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (1,070) | Mamaroneck, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | RR Plumbing Roto-Rooter | 57 | 4.8★ (1,275) | Hunts Point, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Steele Contracting LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (20) | East Hills, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (1,825) | Farmingdale, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Same Day Plumbing NYC Manhattan | 57 | 4.9★ (76) | New York City, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (1,574) | Yonkers, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Denali Premier Services LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (11) | Huntington, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Long Island Land Grading, Drainage & Snow Removal Solutions by Lake Norman ENT | 56 | 4.9★ (78) | Kings Park, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 182 best excavating contractors in Glen Cove, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Long Island City, 19 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mamaroneck, 8 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,070 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hunts Point, 11 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,275 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Hills, 6 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 on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Farmingdale, 14 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,825 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New York City, 21 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Yonkers, 14 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,574 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntington, 11 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kings Park, 18 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Stamford, 17 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 2,274 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Rochelle, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in White Plains, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 648 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
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 on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jersey City, 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,876 Google reviews, the most in Glen Cove.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bergenfield, 20 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,704 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bayville, 5 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Union City, 20 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,583 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brooklyn, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,094 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New York City, 20 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brooklyn, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,275 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Meadow, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 80 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#23 Dump Right LLC
Based in Greenwich, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Westwood, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 849 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Hempstead, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
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 182 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Glen Cove
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) | 19 mi |
| Benedetto & Son Excavating Inc | 4.5★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Carelli Construction Co | 3.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Garito Contracting Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Glen Cove Paving Contractors | 5.0★ (6) | In Glen Cove |
| J D Backhoe & Trucking Services | 3.5★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Kelly Donahue Contracting | 3.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| LONG ISLAND SOD | 3.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Lucas Built LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Maura Site Services | In Glen Cove | |
| Navarra Landscaping | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Park Trucking & Excavating Co | 3.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Parodis Painting & Construction | 5.0★ (15) | In Glen Cove |
| Rareform Carting Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Rizzo Associates Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Rovac Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Sandoval Masonry Contractors | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| SPENSIERI CONSTRUCTION INC | In Glen Cove | |
| Surwilo Contracting Co | 4.5★ (2) | 21 mi |
| W S King & Son Equipment Co | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
How we ranked Glen Cove excavating contractors
We scored 182 Glen Cove 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 Glen Cove 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 Glen Cove: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Glen Cove?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Glen Cove, NY is RR Plumbing Roto-Rooter with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.8★ from 3,823 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Emergency Heights Plumbing LIC (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 182 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Glen Cove?
ContractorsRanked ranks 182 excavating contractors serving Glen Cove, NY. 2 of them are based in Glen Cove; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Glen Cove are open 24/7?
53 ranked excavating contractors in Glen Cove post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are RR Plumbing Roto-Rooter (#1), Emergency Heights Plumbing LIC (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Glen Cove work on weekends?
112 of 182 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 76 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are RR Plumbing Roto-Rooter (#1), Emergency Heights Plumbing LIC (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Glen Cove excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 182 rated excavating contractors in Glen Cove is 4.8★, with a median of 12 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 3,876 reviews, and ranks #15. 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 Glen Cove count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Glen Cove 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 Glen Cove
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 182 excavating contractors serving Glen Cove.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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