60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews, the most in Queensbury.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Queensbury, NY (2026)
36 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Queensbury: Freeman Industries, CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Batease Excavating Inc, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 36.
- 27
Most-reviewed: Quain's Property Development, 35 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 36 ranked after Freeman Industries; ranked #27.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
36 Queensbury excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 16 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 36 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Queensbury at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Freeman Industries | 60 | 5.0★ (52) | Saratoga Springs, 23 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Batease Excavating Inc | 59 | 5.0★ (4) | Queensbury | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Asgard Excavation | 59 | 5.0★ (21) | Queensbury | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | FJB Enterprises | 59 | 5.0★ (11) | Queensbury | Sat | — |
| 5 | Galusha & Sons, LLC | 59 | 4.6★ (10) | Queensbury | — | — |
| 6 | Ellsworth & Son Excavating Inc | 57 | 4.9★ (12) | Queensbury | — | — |
| 7 | Duffy Boyz Property Maintenance LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (15) | Queensbury | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Alden Property Management And Excavation | 57 | 5.0★ (10) | Queensbury | — | — |
| 9 | JMH Earthworx LLC. | 57 | 5.0★ (10) | Queensbury | — | — |
| 10 | Alford Industries LLC Excavating and Trucking | 56 | 5.0★ (5) | Queensbury | Sat | — |
The 36 best excavating contractors in Queensbury, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Queensbury
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Queensbury
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Queensbury
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Queensbury
59/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Queensbury
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Queensbury
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Queensbury
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Queensbury
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Queensbury
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Queensbury
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Queensbury
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Queensbury
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Queensbury
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Glens Falls North, 7 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Queensbury
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#17 A A Excavation
Based in Queensbury
55/100CR 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 Hudson Falls, 4 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hudson Falls, 5 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.
#20 Ideal Excavation
Based in Queensbury
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Saratoga Springs, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Glens Falls, 6 mi away
52/100CR 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 Queensbury
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 32 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Queensbury
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Queensbury
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 36 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #36, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Rounds Paving and Excavating | 52 | 2.3★ (6) | In Queensbury |
| 27 | Quain's Property Development | 51 | 5.0★ (35) | 13 mi |
| 28 | Drew's Driveways and Landscaping | 51 | 5.0★ (6) | In Queensbury |
| 29 | C.M. Zwijacz Trucking & Excavation, LLC | 51 | 5.0★ (5) | In Queensbury |
| 30 | Gailor Ground & Earthworks, LLC | 50 | 3.8★ (11) | 20 mi |
| 31 | W J Morris Excavating Inc | 50 | 3.5★ (4) | 19 mi |
| 32 | Unlimited Pools | 49 | 4.2★ (5) | 6 mi |
| 33 | Gibbs Family Enterprises LLC | 48 | 5.0★ (7) | 20 mi |
| 34 | Rozell Industries | 47 | 4.0★ (4) | In Queensbury |
| 35 | Positive Energy NY, LLC | 47 | 4.3★ (3) | In Queensbury |
| 36 | East Coast Construction & Renovations LLC | 46 | 3.0★ (23) | 22 mi |
Also serving Queensbury
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.
How we ranked Queensbury excavating contractors
We scored 36 Queensbury 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 Queensbury 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 Queensbury: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Queensbury?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Queensbury, NY is Freeman Industries with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Batease Excavating Inc (#2) and Asgard Excavation (#3) follow. We ranked 36 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Queensbury?
ContractorsRanked ranks 36 excavating contractors serving Queensbury, NY. 24 of them are based in Queensbury; 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 Queensbury are open 24/7?
5 ranked excavating contractors in Queensbury post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Batease Excavating Inc (#2), Duffy Boyz Property Maintenance LLC (#7) and Adirondack Landworx (#16). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Queensbury work on weekends?
16 of 36 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Freeman Industries (#1), Batease Excavating Inc (#2) and Asgard Excavation (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Queensbury excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 36 rated excavating contractors in Queensbury is 5.0★, with a median of 8 reviews. Freeman Industries has the most, 52 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 Queensbury count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Queensbury 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 Queensbury
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 36 excavating contractors serving Queensbury.
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