59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Back Mountain, PA (2026)
34 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Back Mountain: TopNotch Construction, CR Score 59/100; 4.5★ from 52 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 34.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,592 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 34 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
34 Back Mountain excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 19 open Saturdays and 10 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 34 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Back Mountain at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TopNotch Construction | 59 | 4.5★ (52) | Back Mountain | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | RBR Earthworks | 59 | 5.0★ (20) | Back Mountain | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | R.N. Fitch & Sons | 57 | 4.7★ (79) | Back Mountain | — | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (1,592) | Scranton, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 5 | Pikes Creek Site Contractors | 55 | 4.7★ (6) | Back Mountain | — | — |
| 6 | Brdaric Excavating Inc | 54 | 4.9★ (7) | Wilkes-Barre, 6 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | American Rooter | 53 | 4.9★ (686) | Hazleton, 24 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Cardona outdoor services LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (3) | Scranton, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Salci Construction | 52 | 5.0★ (3) | Wilkes-Barre, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Latona Trucking, INC | 52 | 4.2★ (25) | Pittston, 10 mi away | — | — |
The 34 best excavating contractors in Back Mountain, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Back Mountain
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Back Mountain
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Scranton, 21 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,592 Google reviews, the most in Back Mountain.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Back Mountain
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ 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 Wilkes-Barre, 6 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hazleton, 24 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 686 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Scranton, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Wilkes-Barre, 9 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Pittston, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Exeter, 7 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Scranton, 25 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Old Forge, 13 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Scranton, 18 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Exeter, 15 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Scranton, 13 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilkes-Barre, 9 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Hazleton, 25 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Scranton, 25 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 88 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Olyphant, 23 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Archbald, 13 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 40 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilkes-Barre, 4 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kingston, 7 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Scrap metal dealer”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#24 B&B Tree Service
Based in Berwick, 24 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 22 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Archbald, 24 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 34 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #34, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Hazleton Materials LLC | 47 | 4.3★ (9) | 25 mi |
| 27 | BEX Backyards | 46 | 5.0★ (13) | 14 mi |
| 28 | Merut Construction | 46 | 4.0★ (4) | 7 mi |
| 29 | Ace Blacktopping Inc | 46 | 3.7★ (3) | 22 mi |
| 30 | Four Seasons Ground Care | 44 | 4.0★ (4) | 22 mi |
| 31 | Biagi Construction LLC- Concrete, Masonry, Hardscape and Snow Plowing | 44 | 4.5★ (8) | 20 mi |
| 32 | Champion All Care | 42 | 5.0★ (5) | 24 mi |
| 33 | Stracham Enterprises | 42 | 5.0★ (4) | 24 mi |
| 34 | Smart Recycling | 41 | 3.5★ (6) | 19 mi |
Also serving Back Mountain
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 Back Mountain excavating contractors
We scored 34 Back Mountain 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 Back Mountain 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 Back Mountain: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Back Mountain?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Back Mountain, PA is TopNotch Construction with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.5★ from 52 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. RBR Earthworks (#2) and R.N. Fitch & Sons (#3) follow. We ranked 34 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Back Mountain?
ContractorsRanked ranks 34 excavating contractors serving Back Mountain, PA. 4 of them are based in Back Mountain; 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 Back Mountain are open 24/7?
5 ranked excavating contractors in Back Mountain post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#4), Cardona outdoor services LLC (#8) and RLE ENTERPRISES/TOWING & RECOVERY (#19). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Back Mountain work on weekends?
19 of 34 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 10 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are TopNotch Construction (#1), RBR Earthworks (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Back Mountain excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 34 rated excavating contractors in Back Mountain is 4.7★, with a median of 10 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,592 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 Back Mountain count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Back Mountain 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 Back Mountain
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 34 excavating contractors serving Back Mountain.
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