59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,825 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Melville, NY (2026)
137 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Melville: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 59/100; 4.8★ from 1,825 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Denali Premier Services LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 137.
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Most-reviewed: RR Plumbing Roto-Rooter, 3,823 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 137 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
137 Melville excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 31 are open 24/7, 82 open Saturdays and 52 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 137 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Melville at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.8★ (1,825) | Farmingdale, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Long Island Land Grading, Drainage & Snow Removal Solutions by Lake Norman ENT | 58 | 4.9★ (78) | Kings Park, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Denali Premier Services LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (11) | Huntington, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | RR Plumbing Roto-Rooter | 57 | 4.8★ (3,823) | Queens Village, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 5 | Sparkle Excavations | 57 | 5.0★ (88) | Holbrook, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | PVM Ultimate Contracting Inc. | 57 | 4.6★ (31) | North Babylon, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (1,199) | Smithtown, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Steele Contracting LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (20) | East Hills, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (871) | Freeport, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Blue Steel Heavy Equipment Repairs | 55 | 5.0★ (20) | Islip, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
The 137 best excavating contractors in Melville, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Kings Park, 9 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Huntington, 6 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Queens Village, 18 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,823 Google reviews, the most in Melville.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Holbrook, 17 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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.
Based in North Babylon, 6 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Smithtown, 12 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 East Hills, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Freeport, 13 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 871 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Islip, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Massapequa, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 221 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Meadow, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 80 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Coram, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Port Jefferson Station, 22 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Bay Shore, 7 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Stamford, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 2,274 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntington Station, 4 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mamaroneck, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,070 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#19 Black Hawk Inc
Based in Hicksville, 5 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Hunts Point, 22 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,275 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Deer Park, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 155 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Hempstead, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ronkonkoma, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Bayville, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Dix Hills, 4 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
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 137 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Melville
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) | 7 mi |
| BB Renovation and Construction Services | 5.0★ (13) | In Melville |
| Benedetto & Son Excavating Inc | 4.5★ (2) | 9 mi |
| BONGIORNOS LANDSCAPE MASON | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Carelli Construction Co | 3.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| E-blasting.com, LLC | In Melville | |
| Earthmovers Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| G & M Earth Moving Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Izzo Excavation Inc | 1.0★ (1) | 2 mi |
| Lms Excavating | In Melville | |
| LONG ISLAND SOD | 3.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Lucas Built LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| MJZ NY | In Melville | |
| Navarra Landscaping | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Nicola Excavation | 3.5★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Park Trucking & Excavating Co | 3.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Rizzo Associates Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Rovac Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Suffolk County Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Surwilo Contracting Co | 4.5★ (2) | 22 mi |
How we ranked Melville excavating contractors
We scored 137 Melville 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 Melville 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 Melville: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Melville?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Melville, NY is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,825 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Long Island Land Grading, Drainage & Snow Removal Solutions by Lake Norman ENT (#2) and Denali Premier Services LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 137 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Melville?
ContractorsRanked ranks 137 excavating contractors serving Melville, NY. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Melville are open 24/7?
31 ranked excavating contractors in Melville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Denali Premier Services LLC (#3) and RR Plumbing Roto-Rooter (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Melville work on weekends?
82 of 137 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 52 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Long Island Land Grading, Drainage & Snow Removal Solutions by Lake Norman ENT (#2) and Denali Premier Services LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Melville excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 137 rated excavating contractors in Melville is 4.8★, with a median of 11 reviews. RR Plumbing Roto-Rooter has the most, 3,823 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Melville count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Melville 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 Melville
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 137 excavating contractors serving Melville.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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