58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 625 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Carteret, NJ (2026)
208 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Carteret: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 58/100; 4.9★ from 625 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Same Day Plumbing NYC Manhattan, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 208.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 3,876 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 208 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
208 Carteret excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 61 are open 24/7, 134 open Saturdays and 79 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 208 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Carteret at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.9★ (625) | Rahway, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Same Day Plumbing NYC Manhattan | 58 | 4.9★ (76) | New York City, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (3,876) | Jersey City, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Emergency Heights Plumbing LIC | 58 | 5.0★ (71) | Long Island City, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (758) | Perth Amboy, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | RR Plumbing Roto-Rooter | 57 | 4.8★ (2,094) | Brooklyn, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Bayonne Durable Construction | 57 | 4.6★ (10) | Bayonne, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | SALINAS SUPREME EXCAVATING | 57 | 4.7★ (25) | Elizabeth, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | RR Plumbing Roto-Rooter | 56 | 4.9★ (758) | Brooklyn, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Precision Landworks | 56 | 5.0★ (36) | Morristown, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 208 best excavating contractors in Carteret, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in New York City, 16 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jersey City, 14 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,876 Google reviews, the most in Carteret.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Long Island City, 18 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Perth Amboy, 5 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 758 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brooklyn, 14 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,094 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bayonne, 7 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elizabeth, 6 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brooklyn, 12 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 758 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morristown, 19 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Somerset, 16 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,583 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jersey City, 12 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Middlesex, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 848 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Union City, 17 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,583 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elizabeth, 5 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Brooklyn, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,275 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Brunswick, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New York City, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mariners Harbor, 4 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Budd Lake, 23 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Orange, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 177 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Freehold, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 585 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Princeton, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 652 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Plainfield, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 122 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Staten Island, 5 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
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 Carteret
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ApexNex Roofing | In Carteret | |
| Bobcat Construction | 3.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Euc Corporation | 3.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Everbuild Pro Services LLC | 5.0★ (24) | In Carteret |
| Hugerich Construction, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| JR Jersey Roots LLC | 5.0★ (16) | In Carteret |
| KTK Construction LLC - Paving & Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Lizza Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Monarch Excavation | 3.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| MRC Contracting NJ | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Mustakas Contracting | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Primerano Contracting Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Quality Guard Roofing Contractors | 5.0★ (4) | In Carteret |
| Rareform Carting Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Safe Integrity Roofing Systems | In Carteret | |
| Skanska office | In Carteret | |
| Smolder Construction | 3.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Tierno & Sons Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Tricon Excavating, Llc | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| W S King & Son Equipment Co | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
How we ranked Carteret excavating contractors
We scored 208 Carteret 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 Carteret 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 Carteret: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Carteret?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Carteret, NJ is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.9★ from 625 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Same Day Plumbing NYC Manhattan (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 208 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Carteret?
ContractorsRanked ranks 208 excavating contractors serving Carteret, NJ. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Carteret are open 24/7?
61 ranked excavating contractors in Carteret post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Same Day Plumbing NYC Manhattan (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Carteret work on weekends?
134 of 208 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 79 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Same Day Plumbing NYC Manhattan (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Carteret excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 208 rated excavating contractors in Carteret is 4.8★, with a median of 14 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 3,876 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 Carteret count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Carteret 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 Carteret
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 208 excavating contractors serving Carteret.
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