59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 87 Google reviews, the most in Massena.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Massena, NY (2026)
13 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Massena: C & D Excavating and Tree Service, CR Score 59/100; 4.6★ from 87 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): DL MacDonald Construction Ltd, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 13.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Iron Fort Construction & Renovation, 59 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 13 ranked after C & D Excavating and Tree Service; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
13 Massena excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 13 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Massena at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C & D Excavating and Tree Service | 59 | 4.6★ (87) | Cornwall, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Courson Excavation and Property Management, LLC | 58 | 4.9★ (11) | Massena | — | — |
| 3 | DL MacDonald Construction Ltd | 58 | 4.9★ (9) | Cornwall, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Layo's Auto Parts & Services | 57 | 4.7★ (26) | Massena | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Iron Fort Construction & Renovation | 55 | 4.3★ (59) | Cornwall, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 6 | Burke Excavation Demolition Inc. ABN: JEDA Environmental | 54 | 3.4★ (5) | Massena | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | West Front Construction Canada (Ltd) | 54 | 4.7★ (16) | Cornwall, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Little Digger | 53 | 5.0★ (22) | Cornwall, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Perras Excavating Inc | 52 | 3.0★ (4) | Massena | — | — |
| 10 | Millennial Contracting Inc. | 51 | 4.8★ (43) | Cornwall, 11 mi away | — | — |
The 13 best excavating contractors in Massena, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Massena
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Cornwall, 11 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Massena
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cornwall, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 59 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Massena
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cornwall, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cornwall, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Massena
52/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cornwall, 11 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 43 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cornwall, 14 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ 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 Cornwall, 13 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cornwall, 10 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.9★ from 9 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Massena
10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Blair Martell Excavation & Landscaping | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Dreamweaver home improvement | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Granacker Excavation | In Massena | |
| J Bernier Excavation Ltd | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Kimble Excavation (formally Orval Kimble Excavating) | 5.0★ (1) | In Massena |
| Laird excavation | 11 mi | |
| Maple Lake Services LLC | In Massena | |
| Nick's | 11 mi | |
| Robert Boileau Construction LTD | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Wally's Backhoe Svc & Truck | 12 mi |
How we ranked Massena excavating contractors
We scored 13 Massena 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 Massena 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 Massena: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Massena?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Massena, NY is C & D Excavating and Tree Service with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.6★ from 87 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Courson Excavation and Property Management, LLC (#2) and DL MacDonald Construction Ltd (#3) follow. We ranked 13 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Massena?
ContractorsRanked ranks 13 excavating contractors serving Massena, NY. 4 of them are based in Massena; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 10 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Massena are open 24/7?
5 ranked excavating contractors in Massena post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are C & D Excavating and Tree Service (#1), DL MacDonald Construction Ltd (#3) and Layo's Auto Parts & Services (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Massena work on weekends?
6 of 13 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are C & D Excavating and Tree Service (#1), DL MacDonald Construction Ltd (#3) and Layo's Auto Parts & Services (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Massena excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 13 rated excavating contractors in Massena is 4.6★, with a median of 15 reviews. C & D Excavating and Tree Service has the most, 87 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 Massena count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Massena 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 Massena
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 13 excavating contractors serving Massena.
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