62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, the most in Ithaca.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Ithaca, NY (2026)
11 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Ithaca: Ithaca Environmental & Construction Group, CR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 5
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): GAE Enterprises, LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 11.
- 7
Most-reviewed: Carson Irrigation, Lighting, and Groundworks, 25 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 11 ranked after Ithaca Environmental & Construction Group; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
11 Ithaca excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 11 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Ithaca at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ithaca Environmental & Construction Group | 62 | 5.0★ (36) | Ithaca | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | David Thomas & Son Excavating & Landscaping, LLC | 60 | 4.6★ (11) | Ithaca | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Bellisario Excavating & Drainage | 58 | 4.8★ (11) | Ithaca | — | — |
| 4 | Mix Brothers Inc | 58 | 5.0★ (4) | Ithaca | — | — |
| 5 | GAE Enterprises, LLC | 57 | 3.9★ (8) | Corning, 19 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 6 | Finger Lakes Earthworks | 56 | 5.0★ (3) | Ithaca | Sat | — |
| 7 | Carson Irrigation, Lighting, and Groundworks | 55 | 5.0★ (25) | Ithaca | — | Most reviews |
| 8 | TP Work Pro | 54 | 4.5★ (8) | South Hill, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Beylo Plumbing & Heating Inc | 50 | 3.5★ (8) | Binghamton, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Ervay Earthworks | 48 | 5.0★ (8) | Elmira, 21 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
The 11 best excavating contractors in Ithaca, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Ithaca
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ithaca
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ithaca
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Corning, 19 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ithaca
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Ithaca
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#8 TP Work Pro
Based in South Hill, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Binghamton, 19 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 Ervay Earthworks
Based in Elmira, 21 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Olean, 19 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Also serving Ithaca
13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A Great Choice Landscaping | In Ithaca | |
| Earl H Stermer Excavating Inc | 22 mi | |
| Ferris Construction | 20 mi | |
| Grant Street Construction Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Hendershott Excavating Inc. | 25 mi | |
| Ingalls Heating & Air | In Ithaca | |
| KRP Trucking & Excavating | 24 mi | |
| McBride, Bacon & Company, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| McLean Masonry | In Ithaca | |
| Pro Lawn Landscaping & Excavating | In Ithaca | |
| Seven Valley Siteworks Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Ithaca |
| Sol Eschenburg Contracting | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Wheelock Property Services | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
How we ranked Ithaca excavating contractors
We scored 11 Ithaca 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 Ithaca 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 Ithaca: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Ithaca?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Ithaca, NY is Ithaca Environmental & Construction Group with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. David Thomas & Son Excavating & Landscaping, LLC (#2) and Bellisario Excavating & Drainage (#3) follow. We ranked 11 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Ithaca?
ContractorsRanked ranks 11 excavating contractors serving Ithaca, NY. 6 of them are based in Ithaca; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 13 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Ithaca are open 24/7?
4 ranked excavating contractors in Ithaca post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Ithaca Environmental & Construction Group (#1), GAE Enterprises, LLC (#5) and TP Work Pro (#8). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Ithaca work on weekends?
7 of 11 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Ithaca Environmental & Construction Group (#1), David Thomas & Son Excavating & Landscaping, LLC (#2) and GAE Enterprises, LLC (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Ithaca excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 11 rated excavating contractors in Ithaca is 4.8★, with a median of 8 reviews. Ithaca Environmental & Construction Group has the most, 36 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 Ithaca count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Ithaca 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 Ithaca
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 11 excavating contractors serving Ithaca.
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