59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 505 Google reviews, the most in Poughkeepsie.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Poughkeepsie, NY (2026)
88 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Poughkeepsie: Busy Bee Septic and Excavating LLC, CR Score 59/100; 4.9★ from 505 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): HV Ground Solutions, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 88.
- 20
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 334 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 88 ranked after Busy Bee Septic and Excavating LLC; ranked #20.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
88 Poughkeepsie excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 24 are open 24/7, 59 open Saturdays and 38 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 88 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Poughkeepsie at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Busy Bee Septic and Excavating LLC | 59 | 4.9★ (505) | Scotchtown, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | HV Ground Solutions | 59 | 5.0★ (175) | Wappingers Falls, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | SJB LandWorks INC. | 59 | 5.0★ (38) | New Paltz, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | BlackRock Excavating Corp | 58 | 4.6★ (72) | Woodbury, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Kohlmaier Excavation LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (19) | Poughkeepsie | Sat | — |
| 6 | Povall Siteworks | 58 | 5.0★ (12) | Myers Corner, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Morales Excavating llc | 58 | 5.0★ (57) | New Milford, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Thomas Gleason Inc | 57 | 4.4★ (11) | Poughkeepsie | — | — |
| 9 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.9★ (40) | Poughkeepsie | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Zammiello Construction | 57 | 4.2★ (5) | Poughkeepsie | Sat · Sun | — |
The 88 best excavating contractors in Poughkeepsie, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Wappingers Falls, 6 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 175 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Paltz, 11 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Woodbury, 20 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Poughkeepsie
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Myers Corner, 10 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Milford, 18 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Poughkeepsie
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ 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 Poughkeepsie
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 40 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Poughkeepsie
57/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Walden, 18 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wawarsing, 11 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Beacon, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 77 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Poughkeepsie
56/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Poughkeepsie
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wawarsing, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Poughkeepsie
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ 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 Wawarsing, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 New Milford, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Carmel Hamlet, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 334 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Poughkeepsie
55/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Poughkeepsie
55/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Kingston, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Poughkeepsie
55/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Beacon, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
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 88 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Poughkeepsie
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Avello Asphalt & Construction Corp. | 5.0★ (5) | In Poughkeepsie |
| Baxter Building Corp. | 5.0★ (6) | In Poughkeepsie |
| Bent Contracting | In Poughkeepsie | |
| Boyle Alarms & Electrical LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Poughkeepsie |
| Clove Excavators | 1.0★ (1) | In Poughkeepsie |
| Colonial Builders Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Diesel Excavation LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Poughkeepsie |
| Dutchess Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | In Poughkeepsie |
| H Osterhoudt Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| JPA Excavating of Dutchess, Inc | In Poughkeepsie | |
| Karl Mannain Excavators | 5.0★ (1) | In Poughkeepsie |
| MNJ Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Poughkeepsie |
| Murphy's Sand & Gravel | 4.0★ (8) | In Poughkeepsie |
| Poughkeepsie Concrete Company | 5.0★ (1) | In Poughkeepsie |
| Robert Lapp Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Ronald H Price & Sons | 5.0★ (2) | In Poughkeepsie |
| Ronald Price & Sons Inc | In Poughkeepsie | |
| SUNCO, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| The Valley Tile & Construction | In Poughkeepsie | |
| Treetop Landscape Construction | 5.0★ (12) | In Poughkeepsie |
How we ranked Poughkeepsie excavating contractors
We scored 88 Poughkeepsie 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 Poughkeepsie 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 Poughkeepsie: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Poughkeepsie?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Poughkeepsie, NY is Busy Bee Septic and Excavating LLC with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.9★ from 505 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. HV Ground Solutions (#2) and SJB LandWorks INC. (#3) follow. We ranked 88 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Poughkeepsie?
ContractorsRanked ranks 88 excavating contractors serving Poughkeepsie, NY. 12 of them are based in Poughkeepsie; 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 Poughkeepsie are open 24/7?
24 ranked excavating contractors in Poughkeepsie post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Busy Bee Septic and Excavating LLC (#1), HV Ground Solutions (#2) and BlackRock Excavating Corp (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Poughkeepsie work on weekends?
59 of 88 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 38 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Busy Bee Septic and Excavating LLC (#1), HV Ground Solutions (#2) and SJB LandWorks INC. (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Poughkeepsie excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 88 rated excavating contractors in Poughkeepsie is 5.0★, with a median of 11 reviews. Busy Bee Septic and Excavating LLC has the most, 505 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 Poughkeepsie count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Poughkeepsie 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 Poughkeepsie
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 88 excavating contractors serving Poughkeepsie.
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