56/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 468 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Plattsburgh, NY (2026)
19 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Plattsburgh: BP WASTEWATER SERVICES OF VT, CR Score 56/100; 4.9★ from 468 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 19.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 923 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 19 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
19 Plattsburgh excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 19 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Plattsburgh at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BP WASTEWATER SERVICES OF VT | 56 | 4.9★ (468) | Burlington, 19 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.8★ (923) | Williston, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Ed Garrow & Sons Inc | 55 | 4.9★ (12) | Plattsburgh | — | — |
| 4 | Plattsburgh Roto-Rooter | 53 | 3.8★ (38) | Plattsburgh | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Eric's Excavating, Inc. | 51 | 4.6★ (11) | Colchester, 13 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 6 | Courtland Construction Corporation | 51 | 5.0★ (4) | Colchester, 16 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Bevins & Son Excavating | 50 | 3.7★ (6) | Colchester, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | All Seasons Excavating Inc. | 50 | 3.3★ (23) | Colchester, 18 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Island Excavating Corporation | 50 | 4.4★ (9) | Plattsburgh | — | — |
| 10 | Ormond Bushey & Sons Inc. | 50 | 5.0★ (11) | Essex Junction, 20 mi away | — | — |
The 19 best excavating contractors in Plattsburgh, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Williston, 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 923 Google reviews, the most in Plattsburgh.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plattsburgh
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plattsburgh
53/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.8★ from 38 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Colchester, 13 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Colchester, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Colchester, 17 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Colchester, 18 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Plattsburgh
50/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Essex Junction, 20 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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.
#11 J. Labrecque LLC
Based in Colchester, 23 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in South Burlington, 21 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Plattsburgh
49/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Williston, 24 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Colchester, 24 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Essex Junction, 23 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Essex Junction, 25 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 56 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Colchester, 24 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Masonry contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Williston, 23 mi away
42/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.9★ from 36 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Plattsburgh
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Angel Property Restoration & Repair | 5.0★ (1) | In Plattsburgh |
| B&W Earthworks | 21 mi | |
| Berlinghoff Site Work Llc | In Plattsburgh | |
| Bevins & Son Excavating | 18 mi | |
| Bevins & Son Excavating Inc | 18 mi | |
| Champlain Concrete & Pools | 1.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Environmental Restoration, LLC | 24 mi | |
| Eric's Excavating Inc. | 15 mi | |
| F.W. Webb Company - Plattsburgh | 4.8★ (17) | In Plattsburgh |
| Grand Isle Gophers | 5.0★ (1) | In Plattsburgh |
| John W. Sheehan and Sons, Inc. | 24 mi | |
| Kennedy Excavation LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Kravitz Landscaping | In Plattsburgh | |
| Landtech Excavation LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Lomeli’s cleaning services | 5.0★ (5) | In Plattsburgh |
| Mountainside Excavation and Design, LLC | 21 mi | |
| Northern Sheild Services | 23 mi | |
| Omega Excavation & Site Development | 24 mi | |
| R J Piche Excavating | 3.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Ron Weston Excavating | 22 mi |
How we ranked Plattsburgh excavating contractors
We scored 19 Plattsburgh 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 Plattsburgh 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 Plattsburgh: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Plattsburgh?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Plattsburgh, NY is BP WASTEWATER SERVICES OF VT with a CR Score of 56/100. It has 4.9★ from 468 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Ed Garrow & Sons Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 19 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Plattsburgh?
ContractorsRanked ranks 19 excavating contractors serving Plattsburgh, NY. 4 of them are based in Plattsburgh; 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 Plattsburgh are open 24/7?
3 ranked excavating contractors in Plattsburgh post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are BP WASTEWATER SERVICES OF VT (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Plattsburgh Roto-Rooter (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Plattsburgh work on weekends?
5 of 19 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are BP WASTEWATER SERVICES OF VT (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Plattsburgh Roto-Rooter (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Plattsburgh excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 19 rated excavating contractors in Plattsburgh is 4.6★, with a median of 11 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 923 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Plattsburgh count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Plattsburgh 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 Plattsburgh
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 19 excavating contractors serving Plattsburgh.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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