64/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Utica, NY (2026)
37 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Utica: Sean Wlock Excavating & Landscaping, CR Score 64/100; 5.0★ from 67 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 12 PM.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Jay Excavating LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 37.
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Most-reviewed: Newman Landscaping and Excavating, LLC, 77 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 37 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
37 Utica excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 12 are open 24/7, 23 open Saturdays and 14 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 37 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Utica at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sean Wlock Excavating & Landscaping | 64 | 5.0★ (67) | Utica | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Jay Excavating LLC | 63 | 4.6★ (27) | Rome, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Newman Landscaping and Excavating, LLC | 62 | 5.0★ (77) | Oneida, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Hale Excavation | 60 | 5.0★ (5) | Utica | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Site Worx Services LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (4) | Rome, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Rizio and Calandra Plumbing/Excavating INC | 58 | 4.7★ (56) | Oneida, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Stevener's Backhoe Service | 58 | 3.7★ (3) | Utica | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Maine's Excavating LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (5) | Utica | — | — |
| 9 | Masi Sand and Gravel, LLC | 57 | 4.9★ (14) | Oneida, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Eggan Septic Tank Cleaning | 57 | 4.7★ (19) | Rome, 15 mi away | — | — |
The 37 best excavating contractors in Utica, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Rome, 3 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Oneida, 10 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 77 Google reviews, the most in Utica.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Utica
60/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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, 3 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Oneida, 17 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Utica
58/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Utica
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Oneida, 23 mi away
57/100CR 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 Rome, 15 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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
57/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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.
#12 Crane Company
Based in Oneida, 17 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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, 17 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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, 6 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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.
Based in Rome, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Utica
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 57 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#17 Jrs Excavating
Based in Herkimer, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Utica
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oneida, 10 mi away
53/100CR 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.
Based in Oneida, 16 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Oneida, 9 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 22 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rome, 14 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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, 18 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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, 19 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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.
Based in Oneida, 13 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 37 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #37, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Adirondack Contracting LLC | 51 | 5.0★ (12) | In Utica |
| 27 | Megerell Tree Service & Excavating | 51 | 5.0★ (5) | 21 mi |
| 28 | Mac Contracting | 51 | 4.6★ (13) | 14 mi |
| 29 | K-Lynch Services LLC | 51 | 5.0★ (3) | 8 mi |
| 30 | Marshalls excavating service | 50 | 5.0★ (7) | 24 mi |
| 31 | Lawncraft Property Management | 50 | 5.0★ (17) | 9 mi |
| 32 | DA Schallenberg Construction | 49 | 4.8★ (4) | 17 mi |
| 33 | Bechtels landscape and excavation | 49 | 5.0★ (4) | 15 mi |
| 34 | Hughes & Company: Excavating & Concrete Services, LLC | 48 | 5.0★ (7) | 22 mi |
| 35 | KG Septic and Sewer LLC | 48 | 4.7★ (27) | 20 mi |
| 36 | Grass Assassins LLC | 47 | 5.0★ (3) | 14 mi |
| 37 | Lawn & Order Lawn & Landscape | 45 | 5.0★ (4) | 22 mi |
Also serving Utica
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 |
|---|---|---|
| BILL'S MINI EXCAVATING | In Utica | |
| C&C Construction | In Utica | |
| Cardarelli Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | In Utica |
| D.S Construction | 5.0★ (8) | In Utica |
| Digger Dans Excavating | In Utica | |
| E&I Landscaping Excavations LLC | In Utica | |
| G David's Construction Corp | 5.0★ (1) | In Utica |
| J.Priore Construction Co., Inc. | In Utica | |
| Optoelectronic HVAC Repair Utica | In Utica | |
| R.G Lumbrazo Construction | In Utica | |
| RSL Construction LLC | In Utica | |
| Ryan Aldrich Trucking and Sawing | 5.0★ (2) | In Utica |
| S&A Construction | In Utica | |
| Say Hey! Construction | 5.0★ (3) | In Utica |
| Singer Flihan | Utica | 4.5★ (8) | In Utica |
| SMB CONSTRUCTION | In Utica | |
| Smith's Excavating | In Utica | |
| Truegreen | 2.3★ (6) | In Utica |
| Utica Demo, Clear, & Haul | 5.0★ (2) | In Utica |
| Utica Energy Systems | In Utica |
How we ranked Utica excavating contractors
We scored 37 Utica 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 Utica 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 Utica: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Utica?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Utica, NY is Sean Wlock Excavating & Landscaping with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 5.0★ from 67 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 12 PM. Jay Excavating LLC (#2) and Newman Landscaping and Excavating, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 37 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Utica?
ContractorsRanked ranks 37 excavating contractors serving Utica, NY. 8 of them are based in Utica; 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 Utica are open 24/7?
12 ranked excavating contractors in Utica post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Jay Excavating LLC (#2), Newman Landscaping and Excavating, LLC (#3) and Hale Excavation (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Utica work on weekends?
23 of 37 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 14 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Sean Wlock Excavating & Landscaping (#1), Jay Excavating LLC (#2) and Newman Landscaping and Excavating, LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Utica excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 37 rated excavating contractors in Utica is 5.0★, with a median of 7 reviews. Newman Landscaping and Excavating, LLC has the most, 77 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Utica count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Utica 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 Utica
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 37 excavating contractors serving Utica.
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