61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 727 Google reviews, the most in Syracuse.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Syracuse, NY (2026)
35 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Syracuse: ROTO-ROOTER Plumbing & Drain Services of Syracuse, CR Score 61/100; 4.7★ from 727 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Syracuse Environmental & Construction Group, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 35.
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Most-reviewed: Jack's Septic Service, 264 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 35 ranked after ROTO-ROOTER Plumbing & Drain Services of Syracuse; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
35 Syracuse excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 20 open Saturdays and 14 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 35 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Syracuse at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ROTO-ROOTER Plumbing & Drain Services of Syracuse | 61 | 4.7★ (727) | Syracuse | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Jack's Septic Service | 58 | 4.8★ (264) | Syracuse | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | Daniels Dump Trailer Services LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (23) | Baldwinsville, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Syracuse Environmental & Construction Group | 56 | 4.8★ (49) | Syracuse | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Wide Open Contracting LLC | 55 | 4.2★ (5) | Syracuse | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Backwell Excavation | 55 | 5.0★ (21) | Syracuse | — | — |
| 7 | Syracuse Excavation Co | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | Syracuse | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Orchard Earth & Pipe | 53 | 4.4★ (12) | Syracuse | — | — |
| 9 | Masi Sand and Gravel, LLC | 53 | 4.9★ (14) | Oneida, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Charron Development | 53 | 5.0★ (9) | Solvay, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
The 35 best excavating contractors in Syracuse, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Syracuse
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 264 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baldwinsville, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Syracuse
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 49 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Syracuse
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Syracuse
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Syracuse
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Syracuse
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oneida, 25 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Solvay, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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.
#11 BEHR Excavation
Based in Syracuse
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brighton, 17 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Syracuse
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.9★ from 155 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mattydale, 4 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Syracuse, 7 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 North Syracuse, 7 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ 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 Auburn, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baldwinsville, 7 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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.
#19 Card Excavating
Based in Auburn, 17 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Syracuse
50/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn, 21 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Syracuse, 6 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fulton, 19 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Syracuse
48/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn, 15 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 35 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #35, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | CCI Co | 48 | 2.5★ (6) | 20 mi |
| 27 | Courcy Enterprises Inc | 47 | 4.0★ (20) | In Syracuse |
| 28 | Landscapes West | 47 | 4.2★ (5) | 3 mi |
| 29 | Gerber Topsoil LLC | 47 | 4.3★ (11) | In Syracuse |
| 30 | BH Enterprises of Central New York Corp | 47 | 2.5★ (11) | 7 mi |
| 31 | Paul R Vitale Excavating | 46 | 3.1★ (18) | 21 mi |
| 32 | Fire Brothers | 46 | 3.7★ (9) | 8 mi |
| 33 | Anthony Michael Companies, LLC | 45 | 5.0★ (3) | 6 mi |
| 34 | Landscapes Unlimited Cny | 45 | 4.4★ (14) | 8 mi |
| 35 | Twin Rock Lawn & Landscape | 42 | 4.4★ (5) | 16 mi |
Also serving Syracuse
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 Syracuse excavating contractors
We scored 35 Syracuse 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 Syracuse 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 Syracuse: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Syracuse?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Syracuse, NY is ROTO-ROOTER Plumbing & Drain Services of Syracuse with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.7★ from 727 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Jack's Septic Service (#2) and Daniels Dump Trailer Services LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 35 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Syracuse?
ContractorsRanked ranks 35 excavating contractors serving Syracuse, NY. 13 of them are based in Syracuse; 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 Syracuse are open 24/7?
6 ranked excavating contractors in Syracuse post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are ROTO-ROOTER Plumbing & Drain Services of Syracuse (#1), Syracuse Environmental & Construction Group (#4) and Masi Sand and Gravel, LLC (#9). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Syracuse work on weekends?
20 of 35 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 14 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are ROTO-ROOTER Plumbing & Drain Services of Syracuse (#1), Jack's Septic Service (#2) and Daniels Dump Trailer Services LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Syracuse excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 35 rated excavating contractors in Syracuse is 4.8★, with a median of 11 reviews. ROTO-ROOTER Plumbing & Drain Services of Syracuse has the most, 727 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 Syracuse count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Syracuse 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 Syracuse
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 35 excavating contractors serving Syracuse.
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