Ranked #1 in Rotterdam
Based in Schenectady, 5 mi away
61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 174 Google reviews.
Best Excavating Contractors in Rotterdam, NY (2026)
78 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Rotterdam: A&S Enterprises Landscaping Patios & Yard Drainage Company, CR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 174 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Upstate Plumbing, Heating & Excavation, Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 78.
- 12
Most-reviewed: StoneTech of Albany, 187 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 78 ranked; ranked #12.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
78 Rotterdam excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 11 are open 24/7, 46 open Saturdays and 36 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 78 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Schenectady ranking. See Excavating contractors in Schenectady
Top 10 excavating contractors in Rotterdam at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A&S Enterprises Landscaping Patios & Yard Drainage Company | 61 | 5.0★ (174) | Schenectady, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Upstate Plumbing, Heating & Excavation, Inc. | 60 | 4.9★ (64) | Schenectady, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Drag On Dumpsters | 60 | 5.0★ (147) | Schenectady, 2 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Dittmer's Excavating | 59 | 5.0★ (8) | Rotterdam | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Tri-County Excavating | 59 | 4.7★ (56) | Albany, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Fazio Waterproofing & Enterprises | 58 | 5.0★ (149) | Schenectady, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Dump It | 58 | 4.9★ (134) | Albany, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Malibu Dumpsters LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (137) | Schenectady, 1 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Freeman Industries | 58 | 5.0★ (52) | Saratoga Springs, 22 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Carroll Outdoor LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (10) | Rotterdam | Sat · Evenings | — |
The 78 best excavating contractors in Rotterdam, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Schenectady, 5 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 64 Google reviews.
Based in Schenectady, 2 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 147 Google reviews.
Based in Rotterdam
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Albany, 8 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 56 Google reviews.
Based in Schenectady, 7 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 149 Google reviews.
#7 Dump It
Based in Albany, 5 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 134 Google reviews.
Based in Schenectady, 1 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 137 Google reviews.
Based in Saratoga Springs, 22 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Rotterdam
58/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Saratoga Springs, 11 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Albany, 11 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 187 Google reviews, the most in Rotterdam.
#13 Keifer Companies
Based in Schenectady, 5 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Cohoes, 14 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Rotterdam
57/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in East Glenville, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews.
Based in Troy, 17 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Amsterdam, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Albany, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Albany, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 43 Google reviews.
Based in Albany, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews.
Based in Albany, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based in Schenectady, 5 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Albany, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based in Albany, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
How we ranked Rotterdam excavating contractors
We scored 78 Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Rotterdam?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Rotterdam, NY is A&S Enterprises Landscaping Patios & Yard Drainage Company with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 174 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Upstate Plumbing, Heating & Excavation, Inc. (#2) and Drag On Dumpsters (#3) follow. We ranked 78 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Rotterdam?
ContractorsRanked ranks 78 excavating contractors serving Rotterdam, NY. 3 of them are based in Rotterdam; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Rotterdam are open 24/7?
11 ranked excavating contractors in Rotterdam post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are A&S Enterprises Landscaping Patios & Yard Drainage Company (#1), Upstate Plumbing, Heating & Excavation, Inc. (#2) and Tri-County Excavating (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Rotterdam work on weekends?
46 of 78 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 36 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are A&S Enterprises Landscaping Patios & Yard Drainage Company (#1), Upstate Plumbing, Heating & Excavation, Inc. (#2) and Drag On Dumpsters (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Rotterdam excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 78 rated excavating contractors in Rotterdam is 4.9★, with a median of 12 reviews. StoneTech of Albany has the most, 187 reviews, and ranks #12. 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 Rotterdam count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 78 excavating contractors serving Rotterdam.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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