62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews, the most in Glens Falls.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Glens Falls, NY (2026)
40 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Glens Falls: Freeman Industries, CR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Batease Excavating Inc, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 40.
- 31
Most-reviewed: Maggs Lawn & Landscape LLC, 46 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 40 ranked after Freeman Industries; ranked #31.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
40 Glens Falls excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 18 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 40 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Glens Falls at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Freeman Industries | 62 | 5.0★ (52) | Saratoga Springs, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Batease Excavating Inc | 59 | 5.0★ (4) | Queensbury, 2 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Galusha & Sons, LLC | 59 | 4.6★ (10) | Queensbury, 2 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Asgard Excavation | 57 | 5.0★ (21) | Queensbury, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Galusha & Sons LLC | 56 | 4.8★ (4) | Queensbury, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Go Pro Incorporated | 56 | 5.0★ (9) | Glens Falls North, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Ellsworth & Son Excavating Inc | 56 | 4.9★ (12) | Queensbury, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | FJB Enterprises | 55 | 5.0★ (11) | Queensbury, 17 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Adirondack Outdoor Services | 55 | 4.3★ (12) | Hudson Falls, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | JMH Earthworx LLC. | 55 | 5.0★ (10) | Queensbury, 10 mi away | — | — |
The 40 best excavating contractors in Glens Falls, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Queensbury, 2 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Queensbury, 2 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Queensbury, 8 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Queensbury, 3 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Glens Falls North, 6 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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.
Based in Queensbury, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Queensbury, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Hudson Falls, 4 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Queensbury, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Queensbury, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Queensbury, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Glens Falls
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saratoga Springs, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hudson Falls, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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.
Based in Queensbury, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#17 A A Excavation
Based in Queensbury, 8 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Queensbury, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saratoga Springs, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Queensbury, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Queensbury, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#22 Ideal Excavation
Based in Queensbury, 5 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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.
Based in Saratoga Springs, 14 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Saratoga Springs, 15 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Queensbury, 2 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 40 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #40, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Morgan Construction Services LLC | 52 | 4.3★ (39) | 21 mi |
| 27 | Mountain View Landscaping & Excavation | 51 | 5.0★ (4) | 4 mi |
| 28 | Unlimited Pools | 51 | 4.2★ (5) | In Glens Falls |
| 29 | Morning Star Septic Service Inc. | 50 | 4.1★ (32) | 9 mi |
| 30 | Gibbs Family Enterprises LLC | 49 | 5.0★ (7) | 16 mi |
| 31 | Maggs Lawn & Landscape LLC | 49 | 4.7★ (46) | 23 mi |
| 32 | Vision One Construction, LLC | 49 | 4.8★ (38) | 25 mi |
| 33 | Rounds Paving and Excavating | 48 | 2.3★ (6) | 16 mi |
| 34 | RCM Contractors | 47 | 5.0★ (10) | 22 mi |
| 35 | East Coast Construction & Renovations LLC | 47 | 3.0★ (23) | 17 mi |
| 36 | Rozell Industries | 47 | 4.0★ (4) | 4 mi |
| 37 | C.M. Zwijacz Trucking & Excavation, LLC | 47 | 5.0★ (5) | 19 mi |
| 38 | Drew's Driveways and Landscaping | 46 | 5.0★ (6) | 20 mi |
| 39 | Positive Energy NY, LLC | 45 | 4.3★ (3) | 9 mi |
| 40 | Saratoga Scapes LLC | 45 | 4.9★ (9) | 22 mi |
Also serving Glens Falls
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 518 Junk Removal | 5.0★ (46) | In Glens Falls |
| Beadnell Trucking & Excavation LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| Built Better by Bennett, LLC | In Glens Falls | |
| Crandall Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Emerson Excavating and Trucking LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| First Choice Construction & Excavation, L.L.C. | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| GF Development | In Glens Falls | |
| JM & Sons Excavating and Demolition Services | In Glens Falls | |
| LaFond Landscaping & Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| M L Excavating | 1.0★ (1) | In Glens Falls |
| N&W Landscape and Lawn LLC | 5.0★ (76) | In Glens Falls |
| Perfection Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| Pete Hoogeveen Land Services LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| R.J. Powers and Sons Excavating | 1.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Rozell Industries Crane Rental Service | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Seiler Masonry, LLC. | In Glens Falls | |
| Services Unlimited | 5.0★ (1) | In Glens Falls |
| Tara's Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Zim Excavation Co. | 5.0★ (1) | 3 mi |
| ZMS Mechanical Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
How we ranked Glens Falls excavating contractors
We scored 40 Glens Falls 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 Glens Falls 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 Glens Falls: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Glens Falls?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Glens Falls, NY is Freeman Industries with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Batease Excavating Inc (#2) and Galusha & Sons, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 40 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Glens Falls?
ContractorsRanked ranks 40 excavating contractors serving Glens Falls, NY. 2 of them are based in Glens Falls; 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 Glens Falls are open 24/7?
5 ranked excavating contractors in Glens Falls post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Batease Excavating Inc (#2), Adirondack Outdoor Services (#9) and Duffy Boyz Property Maintenance LLC (#11). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Glens Falls work on weekends?
18 of 40 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 9 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Freeman Industries (#1), Batease Excavating Inc (#2) and Asgard Excavation (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Glens Falls excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 40 rated excavating contractors in Glens Falls is 4.9★, with a median of 10 reviews. Freeman Industries has the most, 52 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 Glens Falls count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Glens Falls 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 Glens Falls
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 40 excavating contractors serving Glens Falls.
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