59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Niagara Falls, NY (2026)
87 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Niagara Falls: Babcock Development, CR Score 59/100; 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): New Heitz Site Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 87.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 2,489 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 87 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
87 Niagara Falls excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 20 are open 24/7, 45 open Saturdays and 30 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 87 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Niagara Falls at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Babcock Development | 59 | 4.9★ (35) | Niagara Falls | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | New Heitz Site Services | 57 | 4.2★ (5) | Niagara Falls | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (2,489) | Buffalo, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Muffler Works | 57 | 4.7★ (196) | St. Catharines, 10 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Murray Excavating and Demolition | 57 | 4.4★ (14) | St. Catharines, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Coney Excavation & Construction LLC | 57 | 4.8★ (18) | Niagara Falls | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (1,481) | Cheektowaga, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.9★ (1,852) | West Seneca, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | GBC Excavating | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | Lackawanna, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Cosgrove Excavating | 55 | 5.0★ (4) | Niagara Falls | — | — |
The 87 best excavating contractors in Niagara Falls, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Niagara Falls
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Buffalo, 17 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,489 Google reviews, the most in Niagara Falls.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in St. Catharines, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 196 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in St. Catharines, 9 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Niagara Falls
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cheektowaga, 19 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,481 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Seneca, 23 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,852 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lackawanna, 4 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Niagara Falls
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Fort Erie, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cheektowaga, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Welland, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 St. Catharines, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Welland, 6 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lackawanna, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Welland, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in St. Catharines, 6 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#19 Bruin Excavating
Based in St. Catharines, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 St. Catharines, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grand Island, 6 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lockport, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Niagara Falls
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in St. Catharines, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Erie, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 121 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 87 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Niagara Falls
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 |
|---|---|---|
| American Paving & Excavating, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| AV CONCRETE | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Ebersole Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Ed MacPherson Construction Ltd | 1.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Elegant Lawn & Garden, LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| GX Carriers | In Niagara Falls | |
| Huber Construction Inc | In Niagara Falls | |
| Kerim Excavation Ltd | 4.5★ (2) | 10 mi |
| L J Quigliano II Inc | 3.0★ (2) | In Niagara Falls |
| NewEraBuilds | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| North Star Land Service | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| OBrien’s Site Services | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| RJM Contracting & Plumbing Inc. | In Niagara Falls | |
| RJR Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | In Niagara Falls | |
| Tom's Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Niagara Falls |
| Universal Contracting Solutions inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Niagara Falls |
| Walter L & Sons Excavating Ltd | 5.0★ (1) | 2 mi |
| Walters Custom Works Inc | 4.5★ (2) | 19 mi |
| White Cap Excavating | 3.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
How we ranked Niagara Falls excavating contractors
We scored 87 Niagara Falls 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 Niagara Falls 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 Niagara Falls: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Niagara Falls?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Niagara Falls, NY is Babcock Development with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. New Heitz Site Services (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 87 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Niagara Falls?
ContractorsRanked ranks 87 excavating contractors serving Niagara Falls, NY. 5 of them are based in Niagara Falls; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Niagara Falls are open 24/7?
20 ranked excavating contractors in Niagara Falls post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are New Heitz Site Services (#2), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) and Murray Excavating and Demolition (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Niagara Falls work on weekends?
45 of 87 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 30 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Babcock Development (#1), New Heitz Site Services (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Niagara Falls excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 87 rated excavating contractors in Niagara Falls is 4.7★, with a median of 10 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 2,489 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Niagara Falls count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Niagara Falls 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 Niagara Falls
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 87 excavating contractors serving Niagara Falls.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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