Ranked #1 in Watervliet
Based in Schenectady, 9 mi away
60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 174 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Watervliet, NY (2026)
69 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Watervliet: A&S Enterprises Landscaping Patios & Yard Drainage Company, CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 174 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 6
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Tri-County Excavating, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 69.
- 3
Most-reviewed: StoneTech of Albany, 187 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 69 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
69 Watervliet excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 10 are open 24/7, 42 open Saturdays and 32 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 69 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Cohoes ranking. See Excavating contractors in Cohoes
Top 10 excavating contractors in Watervliet at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A&S Enterprises Landscaping Patios & Yard Drainage Company | 60 | 5.0★ (174) | Schenectady, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Kaczmar Enterprises LLC Excavation Company | 60 | 5.0★ (15) | Troy, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | StoneTech of Albany | 59 | 4.9★ (187) | Albany, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun | Most reviews |
| 4 | Manny Topsoil and Gravel | 59 | 4.5★ (24) | Cohoes, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Fazio Waterproofing & Enterprises | 58 | 5.0★ (149) | Schenectady, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Tri-County Excavating | 58 | 4.7★ (56) | Albany, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 7 | Freeman Industries | 57 | 5.0★ (52) | Saratoga Springs, 25 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Upstate Plumbing, Heating & Excavation, Inc. | 57 | 4.9★ (64) | Schenectady, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Drag On Dumpsters | 57 | 5.0★ (147) | Schenectady, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Erno Enterprises Inc. | 57 | 3.4★ (5) | Albany, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 69 best excavating contractors in Watervliet, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Troy, 3 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 6 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 187 Google reviews, the most in Watervliet.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cohoes, 7 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Schenectady, 8 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 149 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 11 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 Saratoga Springs, 25 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Schenectady, 18 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 64 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Schenectady, 13 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 147 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 6 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#11 Dump It
Based in Albany, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 134 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 8 mi away
56/100CR 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 Albany, 5 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 43 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 6 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#15 Keifer Companies
Based in Schenectady, 10 mi away
56/100CR 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 Schenectady, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 137 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Glenville, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rensselaer, 5 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Troy, 4 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Rensselaer, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saratoga Springs, 25 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 5 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rotterdam, 16 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Troy, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 4 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 48 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Watervliet excavating contractors
We scored 69 Watervliet 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 Watervliet 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 Watervliet: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Watervliet?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Watervliet, NY is A&S Enterprises Landscaping Patios & Yard Drainage Company with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 5.0★ from 174 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Kaczmar Enterprises LLC Excavation Company (#2) and StoneTech of Albany (#3) follow. We ranked 69 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Watervliet are open 24/7?
10 ranked excavating contractors in Watervliet post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are A&S Enterprises Landscaping Patios & Yard Drainage Company (#1), Tri-County Excavating (#6) and Upstate Plumbing, Heating & Excavation, Inc. (#8). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Watervliet work on weekends?
42 of 69 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 32 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are A&S Enterprises Landscaping Patios & Yard Drainage Company (#1), Kaczmar Enterprises LLC Excavation Company (#2) and StoneTech of Albany (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Watervliet excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 69 rated excavating contractors in Watervliet is 4.9★, with a median of 12 reviews. StoneTech of Albany has the most, 187 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 Watervliet count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Watervliet 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 Watervliet
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 69 excavating contractors serving Watervliet.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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