60/100CR 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 Gravesend, NY (2026)
163 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Gravesend: Emergency Heights Plumbing LIC, CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 71 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Same Day Plumbing NYC Manhattan, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 163.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 3,876 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 163 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
163 Gravesend excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 47 are open 24/7, 97 open Saturdays and 58 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 163 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 Gravesend at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emergency Heights Plumbing LIC | 60 | 5.0★ (71) | Long Island City, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Same Day Plumbing NYC Manhattan | 60 | 4.9★ (76) | New York City, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | RR Plumbing Roto-Rooter | 59 | 4.8★ (2,094) | Brooklyn, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | RR Plumbing Roto-Rooter | 59 | 4.9★ (758) | Brooklyn, 2 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.8★ (3,876) | Jersey City, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 6 | RR Plumbing Roto-Rooter | 58 | 4.8★ (1,275) | Brooklyn, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | RR Plumbing Roto-Rooter | 58 | 4.8★ (3,823) | Queens Village, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | RR Plumbing Roto-Rooter | 57 | 4.8★ (1,583) | Union City, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Emergency Plumber 24 7 Heating & AC of Manhattan | 57 | 4.8★ (18) | New York City, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | A1 Excavating & Contracting LLC | 56 | 4.7★ (42) | Jersey City, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 163 best excavating contractors in Gravesend, 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 New York City, 10 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Brooklyn, 4 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,094 Google reviews.
Based in Brooklyn, 2 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 758 Google reviews.
Based in Jersey City, 11 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,876 Google reviews, the most in Gravesend.
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 Queens Village, 15 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,823 Google reviews.
Based in Union City, 11 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,583 Google reviews.
Based in New York City, 11 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Jersey City, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Bayonne, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Brooklyn, 2 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 105 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Brooklyn, 4 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 239 Google reviews.
Based in Hunts Point, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,275 Google reviews.
Based in Rahway, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 625 Google reviews.
Based in Elizabeth, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Perth Amboy, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 758 Google reviews.
Based in Bergenfield, 22 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,704 Google reviews.
Based in Yonkers, 22 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,574 Google reviews.
Based in Carlstadt, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 375 Google reviews.
Based in Freeport, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 871 Google reviews.
Based in Elizabeth, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Long Branch, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 506 Google reviews.
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Based in Brooklyn, 6 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Long Island City, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 75 Google reviews.
How we ranked Gravesend excavating contractors
We scored 163 Gravesend 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 Gravesend 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 Gravesend: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Gravesend?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Gravesend, NY is Emergency Heights Plumbing LIC with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 5.0★ from 71 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Same Day Plumbing NYC Manhattan (#2) and RR Plumbing Roto-Rooter (#3) follow. We ranked 163 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Gravesend are open 24/7?
47 ranked excavating contractors in Gravesend post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Emergency Heights Plumbing LIC (#1), Same Day Plumbing NYC Manhattan (#2) and RR Plumbing Roto-Rooter (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Gravesend work on weekends?
97 of 163 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 58 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Emergency Heights Plumbing LIC (#1), Same Day Plumbing NYC Manhattan (#2) and RR Plumbing Roto-Rooter (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Gravesend excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 163 rated excavating contractors in Gravesend is 4.8★, with a median of 14 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 3,876 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Gravesend count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Gravesend 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 Gravesend
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 163 excavating contractors serving Gravesend.
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