55/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in State College, PA (2026)
14 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in State College: G and G Earthworks, CR Score 55/100; 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 3 PM.
- 7
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Ground Protector Mats, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #7 of 14.
- 2
Most-reviewed: G & R Excavating and Demolition, 144 Google reviews at 4.1★, the most of 14 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
14 State College excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 14 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in State College at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | G and G Earthworks | 55 | 4.6★ (10) | State College | Sat · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | G & R Excavating and Demolition | 55 | 4.1★ (144) | Tyrone, 22 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 3 | Maxwell Trucking & Excavating, Inc. | 54 | 4.1★ (20) | State College | — | — |
| 4 | Karch Landscaping & Excavating LLC | 53 | 4.6★ (17) | State College | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Keystone Construction & Earthwork, LLC | 52 | 4.1★ (8) | State College | — | — |
| 6 | Foltz's Construction Services LLC | 52 | 4.6★ (27) | Boardman, 22 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Ground Protector Mats | 51 | 5.0★ (6) | State College | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 8 | Lewistown Excavating LLC | 51 | 5.0★ (12) | Lewistown, 20 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Schumacher Excavating & Tree Service LLC | 51 | 5.0★ (9) | Altoona, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Landscaping by Meyer, Inc. | 49 | 4.7★ (39) | Bellefonte, 8 mi away | — | — |
The 14 best excavating contractors in State College, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Tyrone, 22 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 144 Google reviews, the most in State College.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in State College
54/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in State College
53/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in State College
52/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Boardman, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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.
Based in State College
51/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lewistown, 20 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Altoona, 17 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bellefonte, 8 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 39 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in State College
46/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.0★ from 29 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntingdon, 23 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#13 Lyons Landscapes
Based in McKeesport, 23 mi away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lehighton, 25 mi away
42/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving State College
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AO Fletcher Contracting LLC | In State College | |
| Crimson's General Contracting | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Dan Shawley Excavating & Trucking | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Davis Excavation & Landscapes | 17 mi | |
| Graham's Pumps & Backhoe | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| GreyJack Bobcat and Dump Truck Service | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| King's Way Handyman Services LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In State College |
| Korman Co LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| Leonard S. Fiore, Inc. | 1.0★ (1) | In State College |
| Mark's Mini Excavating | 20 mi | |
| Marquise Construction LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In State College |
| Miner Excavating LLC | 25 mi | |
| Murphy's Outdoor Maintenance LLC | In State College | |
| nittany valley land clearing & excavation LLC | 12 mi | |
| Pennsylvania Construction Estimating | In State College | |
| PrimeFix ProLine LLC | 5.0★ (12) | In State College |
| Steve Yarnell Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Top Notch Services | 15 mi | |
| Walk Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Whitsel's Excavating & Landscaping LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
How we ranked State College excavating contractors
We scored 14 State College 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 State College 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 State College: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in State College?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in State College, PA is G and G Earthworks with a CR Score of 55/100. It has 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 3 PM. G & R Excavating and Demolition (#2) and Maxwell Trucking & Excavating, Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 14 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in State College?
ContractorsRanked ranks 14 excavating contractors serving State College, PA. 6 of them are based in State College; 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 State College are open 24/7?
2 ranked excavating contractors in State College post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Ground Protector Mats (#7) and Schumacher Excavating & Tree Service LLC (#9). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in State College work on weekends?
7 of 14 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are G and G Earthworks (#1), G & R Excavating and Demolition (#2) and Karch Landscaping & Excavating LLC (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do State College excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 14 rated excavating contractors in State College is 4.7★, with a median of 15 reviews. G & R Excavating and Demolition has the most, 144 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 State College count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the State College 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 State College
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 14 excavating contractors serving State College.
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