64/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Rome, NY (2026)
43 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Rome: Jay Excavating LLC, CR Score 64/100; 4.6★ from 27 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Newman Landscaping and Excavating, LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 43.
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Most-reviewed: Newman Landscaping and Excavating, LLC, 77 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 43 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
43 Rome excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 13 are open 24/7, 26 open Saturdays and 16 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 43 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Rome at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jay Excavating LLC | 64 | 4.6★ (27) | Rome | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Newman Landscaping and Excavating, LLC | 62 | 5.0★ (77) | Oneida, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Rizio and Calandra Plumbing/Excavating INC | 62 | 4.7★ (56) | Oneida, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Eggan Septic Tank Cleaning | 61 | 4.7★ (19) | Rome | — | — |
| 5 | Sean Wlock Excavating & Landscaping | 61 | 5.0★ (67) | Utica, 15 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Rachon Excavating LLC | 61 | 5.0★ (6) | Rome | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Masi Sand and Gravel, LLC | 60 | 4.9★ (14) | Oneida, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Site Worx Services LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (4) | Rome | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | The Earthworks Group | 60 | 5.0★ (36) | Rome | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | By The Foote Excavation | 58 | 5.0★ (5) | Rome | — | — |
The 43 best excavating contractors in Rome, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Oneida, 8 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 77 Google reviews, the most in Rome.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oneida, 4 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 56 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rome
61/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Utica, 15 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rome
61/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Oneida, 12 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Rome
60/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Rome
60/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rome
58/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Rome
57/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#12 Hale Excavation
Based in Utica, 12 mi away
57/100CR 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 Rome
57/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Rome
57/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#15 Crane Company
Based in Oneida, 16 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Rome
57/100CR 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 Rome
56/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rome
56/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Rome
56/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Utica, 11 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Rome
56/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Rome
55/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Oneida, 5 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Rome
55/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Utica, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 43 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #43, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Mac Contracting | 54 | 4.6★ (13) | In Rome |
| 27 | DA Schallenberg Construction | 53 | 4.8★ (4) | In Rome |
| 28 | Easthill Excavation | 53 | 5.0★ (3) | 12 mi |
| 29 | Bechtels landscape and excavation | 53 | 5.0★ (4) | In Rome |
| 30 | Seymour Excavating Inc | 52 | 4.4★ (22) | 8 mi |
| 31 | Maine's Excavating LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (5) | 23 mi |
| 32 | CCI Co | 51 | 2.5★ (6) | 18 mi |
| 33 | Bob Lynn & Son Septic Tank Cleaning | 51 | 4.6★ (57) | 13 mi |
| 34 | Grass Assassins LLC | 51 | 5.0★ (3) | In Rome |
| 35 | Lawncraft Property Management | 51 | 5.0★ (17) | 5 mi |
| 36 | CNY Brush Control LLC | 51 | 5.0★ (3) | 20 mi |
| 37 | Brothertowne Paving and Excavating | 51 | 4.3★ (11) | 16 mi |
| 38 | Lawn & Order Lawn & Landscape | 50 | 5.0★ (4) | In Rome |
| 39 | MacDonough Excavating LLC. | 50 | 5.0★ (3) | 17 mi |
| 40 | Hughes & Company: Excavating & Concrete Services, LLC | 49 | 5.0★ (7) | 20 mi |
| 41 | KG Septic and Sewer LLC | 49 | 4.7★ (27) | 15 mi |
| 42 | K-Lynch Services LLC | 47 | 5.0★ (3) | 21 mi |
| 43 | Adirondack Contracting LLC | 46 | 5.0★ (12) | 21 mi |
Also serving Rome
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A H Excavating Inc | 3.5★ (2) | In Rome |
| Action Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Rome |
| Cardarelli Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Cole Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Rome |
| Frogs lawn & tree care | In Rome | |
| HOME MAINTENANCE AND LAWNCARE. COM LLC | 5.0★ (19) | In Rome |
| J & L Paving & Seal Coating LLC | 5.0★ (21) | In Rome |
| Joel Hajdasz Excavating | In Rome | |
| Kelly Transport & excavating LLC | In Rome | |
| Knudsen & Sons Excavation and Firewood | 5.0★ (2) | In Rome |
| L.P. Trucking & Excavating Inc. | In Rome | |
| Murphy Excavating Corporation | 4.0★ (1) | In Rome |
| Northern Excavation Services LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Rome |
| Northern Sideworks | 5.0★ (1) | In Rome |
| Odin Excavating & Snowplowing Inc | 4.0★ (1) | In Rome |
| Panasci Excavating | In Rome | |
| R.C. Excavating & Maintenance LLC. | 5.0★ (2) | In Rome |
| Rome Building Contractors Inc. | In Rome | |
| Ryan Aldrich Trucking and Sawing | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| S&B Excavating LLC. | 5.0★ (2) | In Rome |
How we ranked Rome excavating contractors
We scored 43 Rome 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 Rome 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 Rome: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Rome?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Rome, NY is Jay Excavating LLC with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 4.6★ from 27 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Newman Landscaping and Excavating, LLC (#2) and Rizio and Calandra Plumbing/Excavating INC (#3) follow. We ranked 43 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Rome?
ContractorsRanked ranks 43 excavating contractors serving Rome, NY. 21 of them are based in Rome; 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 Rome are open 24/7?
13 ranked excavating contractors in Rome post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Jay Excavating LLC (#1), Newman Landscaping and Excavating, LLC (#2) and Rizio and Calandra Plumbing/Excavating INC (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Rome work on weekends?
26 of 43 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 16 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Jay Excavating LLC (#1), Newman Landscaping and Excavating, LLC (#2) and Rizio and Calandra Plumbing/Excavating INC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Rome excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 43 rated excavating contractors in Rome is 5.0★, with a median of 6 reviews. Newman Landscaping and Excavating, LLC has the most, 77 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 Rome count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Rome 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 Rome
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 43 excavating contractors serving Rome.
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