59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 625 Google reviews.
Best Excavating Contractors in Avenel, NJ (2026)
208 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Avenel: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 59/100; 4.9★ from 625 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 208.
- 4
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 3,876 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 208 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
208 Avenel excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 61 are open 24/7, 139 open Saturdays and 81 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 208 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Avenel at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.9★ (625) | Rahway, 2 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (758) | Perth Amboy, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Same Day Plumbing NYC Manhattan | 57 | 4.9★ (76) | New York City, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (3,876) | Jersey City, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 5 | Emergency Heights Plumbing LIC | 57 | 5.0★ (71) | Long Island City, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Precision Landworks | 57 | 5.0★ (36) | Morristown, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (1,583) | Somerset, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Arrow Sewer and Drain | 56 | 4.9★ (848) | Middlesex, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | SALINAS SUPREME EXCAVATING | 56 | 4.7★ (25) | Elizabeth, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | RR Plumbing Roto-Rooter | 56 | 4.8★ (2,094) | Brooklyn, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 208 best excavating contractors in Avenel, 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 Perth Amboy, 4 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 758 Google reviews.
Based in New York City, 18 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Jersey City, 16 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,876 Google reviews, the most in Avenel.
Based in Long Island City, 21 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Morristown, 17 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Somerset, 13 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,583 Google reviews.
Based in Middlesex, 12 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 848 Google reviews.
Based in Elizabeth, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Brooklyn, 17 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,094 Google reviews.
Based in Bayonne, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Brooklyn, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 758 Google reviews.
Based in Jersey City, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in East Brunswick, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Union City, 19 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,583 Google reviews.
Based in Elizabeth, 7 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Budd Lake, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in South Plainfield, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 122 Google reviews.
Based in New York City, 20 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Brooklyn, 20 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,275 Google reviews.
Based in Princeton, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 652 Google reviews.
Based in Bridgewater, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in East Orange, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 177 Google reviews.
Based in Mariners Harbor, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Freehold, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 585 Google reviews.
Excavating contractors ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 208 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Avenel
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bobcat Construction | 3.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Brenner Drainage & Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Euc Corporation | 3.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Franklin Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Hugerich Construction, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Jass Renovations | 5.0★ (1) | In Avenel |
| Jr Excavating & Pools Llc | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| KTK Construction LLC - Paving & Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Lizza Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| MJS Excavating, Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Avenel |
| Monarch Excavation | 3.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| MRC Contracting NJ | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Mustakas Contracting | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Primerano Contracting Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Rareform Carting Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Smolder Construction | 3.0★ (2) | In Avenel |
| Tierno & Sons Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Tricon Excavating, Llc | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| W S King & Son Equipment Co | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Woodbridge Drywall Masters | 5.0★ (1) | In Avenel |
How we ranked Avenel excavating contractors
We scored 208 Avenel 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 Avenel 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 Avenel: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Avenel?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Avenel, NJ is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.9★ from 625 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Same Day Plumbing NYC Manhattan (#3) follow. We ranked 208 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Avenel?
ContractorsRanked ranks 208 excavating contractors serving Avenel, NJ. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Avenel are open 24/7?
61 ranked excavating contractors in Avenel post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Same Day Plumbing NYC Manhattan (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Avenel work on weekends?
139 of 208 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 81 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Same Day Plumbing NYC Manhattan (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Avenel excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 208 rated excavating contractors in Avenel is 4.8★, with a median of 14 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 3,876 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Avenel count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Avenel 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 Avenel
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 208 excavating contractors serving Avenel.
More excavating contractors and Avenel pages
Excavating contractors near Avenel
- Excavating contractors in Colonia, NJ207 ranked
- Excavating contractors in Woodbridge, NJ201 ranked
- Excavating contractors in Rahway, NJ211 ranked
- Excavating contractors in Iselin, NJ207 ranked
- Excavating contractors in Carteret, NJ208 ranked
- Excavating contractors in Linden, NJ219 ranked
- Excavating contractors in Fords, NJ186 ranked
- Excavating contractors in Clark, NJ220 ranked
- Excavating contractors in Metuchen, NJ182 ranked
- Excavating contractors in Roselle, NJ222 ranked
Other trades in Avenel
- Roofers in Avenel3256 ranked
- Plumbers in Avenel1736 ranked
- Electricians in Avenel1174 ranked
- HVAC contractors in Avenel2341 ranked
- General contractors in Avenel3138 ranked
- Painters in Avenel443 ranked
- Landscapers in Avenel518 ranked
- Handymen in Avenel219 ranked
- Kitchen remodelers in Avenel1432 ranked
- Bathroom remodelers in Avenel1319 ranked
- Flooring contractors in Avenel994 ranked
- Tile installers in Avenel164 ranked
- Drywall contractors in Avenel31 ranked
- Concrete contractors in Avenel535 ranked
- Fence contractors in Avenel321 ranked
- Deck builders in Avenel394 ranked
- Siding contractors in Avenel1168 ranked
- Window installers in Avenel905 ranked
- Gutter installers in Avenel626 ranked
- Insulation contractors in Avenel247 ranked
- Solar installers in Avenel251 ranked
- Garage door repair companies in Avenel271 ranked
- Foundation repair companies in Avenel558 ranked
- Tree services in Avenel455 ranked
- Masonry contractors in Avenel1132 ranked
- Water damage restoration companies in Avenel1456 ranked
- Home builders in Avenel909 ranked
- Demolition contractors in Avenel229 ranked
- Window cleaners in Avenel124 ranked
- Pressure washing companies in Avenel202 ranked
- Pest control companies in Avenel689 ranked
- Paving contractors in Avenel514 ranked
- Auto glass repair shops in Avenel307 ranked
- Septic service companies in Avenel227 ranked
- Pool builders in Avenel498 ranked
- All contractors in Avenel