60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 88 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Lake Grove, NY (2026)
94 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Lake Grove: Sparkle Excavations, CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 88 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 94.
- 6
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,825 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 94 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
94 Lake Grove excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 26 are open 24/7, 66 open Saturdays and 43 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 94 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Lake Grove at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sparkle Excavations | 60 | 5.0★ (88) | Holbrook, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.8★ (1,199) | Smithtown, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Landview Dirtworks Inc | 59 | 4.9★ (163) | Port Jefferson Station, 6 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Long Island Land Grading, Drainage & Snow Removal Solutions by Lake Norman ENT | 59 | 4.9★ (78) | Kings Park, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Bulldog Contracting Inc. | 58 | 5.0★ (51) | Coram, 3 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (1,825) | Farmingdale, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 7 | Blue Steel Heavy Equipment Repairs | 57 | 5.0★ (20) | Islip, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Rescue Cesspool Excavation Services | 56 | 5.0★ (3) | Ronkonkoma, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | SewerTech Cesspool & Drain | 56 | 5.0★ (134) | Medford, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | DPE Services Corp | 56 | 5.0★ (38) | West Hills, 9 mi away | Sat | — |
The 94 best excavating contractors in Lake Grove, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Smithtown, 4 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,199 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Port Jefferson Station, 6 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 163 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kings Park, 9 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Coram, 3 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Farmingdale, 17 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,825 Google reviews, the most in Lake Grove.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Islip, 9 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Ronkonkoma, 4 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #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.
Based in Medford, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 134 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Hills, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ronkonkoma, 3 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 92 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Stony Brook, 12 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 411 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Stratford, 22 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,306 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntington, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 North Babylon, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Holtsville, 5 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Centereach, 2 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bay Shore, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 108 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Centereach, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Smithtown, 3 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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.
Based in Islip, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Coram, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 120 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#23 Cesspool man
Based in Centereach, 3 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Riverhead, 24 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 538 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Medford, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 101 Google reviews.
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 94 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Lake Grove
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) | 11 mi |
| Bay Area Excavating Inc | 2.5★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Bodkin Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Deitz Inc | 4.5★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Dynamic Drywall LLC | 5.0★ (8) | In Lake Grove |
| Earthmovers Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| G & M Earth Moving Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| J & D Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| J Moore Site Work | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Kennedy Contracting, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| LONG ISLAND SOD | 3.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Lucas Built LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Nicola Excavation | 3.5★ (2) | 9 mi |
| No Limit Heating & Cooling LLC | 5.0★ (18) | In Lake Grove |
| Odds and Ends Renovations Inc. | 5.0★ (23) | In Lake Grove |
| Parker Co. | In Lake Grove | |
| R & M Custom Contractors | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Rovac Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Suffolk County Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| The Prime Construction Group | 5.0★ (20) | In Lake Grove |
How we ranked Lake Grove excavating contractors
We scored 94 Lake Grove 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 Lake Grove 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 Lake Grove: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Lake Grove?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Lake Grove, NY is Sparkle Excavations with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 5.0★ from 88 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Landview Dirtworks Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 94 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Lake Grove?
ContractorsRanked ranks 94 excavating contractors serving Lake Grove, NY. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Lake Grove are open 24/7?
26 ranked excavating contractors in Lake Grove post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#6) and Rescue Cesspool Excavation Services (#8). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Lake Grove work on weekends?
66 of 94 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 43 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Sparkle Excavations (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Landview Dirtworks Inc (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Lake Grove excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 94 rated excavating contractors in Lake Grove is 4.9★, with a median of 12 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,825 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 Lake Grove count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Lake Grove 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 Lake Grove
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 94 excavating contractors serving Lake Grove.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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