59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Best Excavating Contractors in Clifton, NJ (2026)
242 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Clifton: Same Day Plumbing NYC Manhattan, CR Score 59/100; 4.9★ from 76 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Emergency Heights Plumbing LIC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 242.
- 3
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 3,876 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 242 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
242 Clifton excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 69 are open 24/7, 155 open Saturdays and 97 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 242 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Clifton at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Same Day Plumbing NYC Manhattan | 59 | 4.9★ (76) | New York City, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Emergency Heights Plumbing LIC | 59 | 5.0★ (71) | Long Island City, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.8★ (3,876) | Jersey City, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (1,704) | Bergenfield, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | RR Plumbing Roto-Rooter | 57 | 4.8★ (1,583) | Union City, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Concrete Washout Systems NY/NJ/PA | 57 | 4.1★ (9) | Paterson, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Precision Landworks | 57 | 5.0★ (36) | Morristown, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Rooter Experts and Drain Cleaning | 57 | 4.9★ (375) | Carlstadt, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Dr. Drip Plumbing and Heating | 57 | 4.9★ (849) | Westwood, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Emergency Plumber 24 7 Heating & AC of Manhattan | 56 | 4.8★ (18) | New York City, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 242 best excavating contractors in Clifton, 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 Long Island City, 14 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Jersey City, 10 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,876 Google reviews, the most in Clifton.
Based in Bergenfield, 10 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,704 Google reviews.
Based in Union City, 12 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,583 Google reviews.
Based in Paterson, 5 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Morristown, 17 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Carlstadt, 6 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 375 Google reviews.
Based in Westwood, 12 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 849 Google reviews.
Based in New York City, 12 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Yonkers, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,574 Google reviews.
Based in Brooklyn, 17 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,094 Google reviews.
Based in Jersey City, 11 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”.
#14 JS BUILDERS LLC
Based in Clifton
56/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Passaic, 2 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 163 Google reviews.
Based in North Arlington, 5 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 172 Google reviews.
Based in Fairfield, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 196 Google reviews.
Based in Lincoln Park, 6 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Queens Village, 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,823 Google reviews.
Based in Hunts Point, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,275 Google reviews.
Based in East Orange, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 177 Google reviews.
Based in Budd Lake, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Bayonne, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Elizabeth, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Brooklyn, 20 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,275 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 242 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Clifton
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Accurately Built Construction, LLC | 1.0★ (1) | In Clifton |
| Acrosteel - Stucco Products | 4.9★ (8) | In Clifton |
| Bobcat Construction | 3.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Breton Avenir Construction Services | 4.0★ (1) | In Clifton |
| DAH Construction LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Clifton |
| Elite Construction and Cleaning | 5.0★ (9) | In Clifton |
| HomeCore Remodeling LLC | 5.0★ (15) | In Clifton |
| Jeddy's Construction & Repairs LLC. | 5.0★ (1) | In Clifton |
| Lauf Excavating LLC | In Clifton | |
| Nelson Construction Inc | In Clifton | |
| Primerano Contracting Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| PROGNI PIPEWORKS CONSTRUCTION LLC | 5.0★ (9) | In Clifton |
| Property Empire Construction | 5.0★ (5) | In Clifton |
| Renew It Construction Services | 5.0★ (5) | In Clifton |
| Romanos General Contracting | In Clifton | |
| Slate Contractors | 5.0★ (5) | In Clifton |
| TROY CONSTRUCTION NJ | 5.0★ (3) | In Clifton |
| Two Friends Construction Limited Liability Partnership | 5.0★ (1) | In Clifton |
| Vargas Pro Construction LLC | In Clifton | |
| Well-Dun Construction | In Clifton |
How we ranked Clifton excavating contractors
We scored 242 Clifton 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 Clifton 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 Clifton: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Clifton?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Clifton, NJ is Same Day Plumbing NYC Manhattan with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.9★ from 76 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Emergency Heights Plumbing LIC (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 242 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Clifton?
ContractorsRanked ranks 242 excavating contractors serving Clifton, NJ. 2 of them are based in Clifton; 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 Clifton are open 24/7?
69 ranked excavating contractors in Clifton post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Same Day Plumbing NYC Manhattan (#1), Emergency Heights Plumbing LIC (#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 Clifton work on weekends?
155 of 242 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 97 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Same Day Plumbing NYC Manhattan (#1), Emergency Heights Plumbing LIC (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Clifton excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 242 rated excavating contractors in Clifton is 4.9★, with a median of 12 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 Clifton count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Clifton 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 Clifton
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 242 excavating contractors serving Clifton.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
More excavating contractors and Clifton pages
Excavating contractors near Clifton
- Excavating contractors in Passaic, NJ231 ranked
- Excavating contractors in Upper Montclair, NJ241 ranked
- Excavating contractors in Little Falls, NJ250 ranked
- Excavating contractors in Nutley, NJ234 ranked
- Excavating contractors in Wallington, NJ228 ranked
- Excavating contractors in Woodland Park, NJ245 ranked
- Excavating contractors in Garfield, NJ233 ranked
- Excavating contractors in Montclair, NJ240 ranked
- Excavating contractors in Cedar Grove, NJ253 ranked
- Excavating contractors in Rutherford, NJ232 ranked
Other trades in Clifton
- Roofers in Clifton3192 ranked
- Plumbers in Clifton2195 ranked
- Electricians in Clifton1310 ranked
- HVAC contractors in Clifton2870 ranked
- General contractors in Clifton3839 ranked
- Painters in Clifton880 ranked
- Landscapers in Clifton665 ranked
- Handymen in Clifton461 ranked
- Kitchen remodelers in Clifton1685 ranked
- Bathroom remodelers in Clifton1518 ranked
- Flooring contractors in Clifton1125 ranked
- Tile installers in Clifton308 ranked
- Drywall contractors in Clifton74 ranked
- Concrete contractors in Clifton659 ranked
- Fence contractors in Clifton362 ranked
- Deck builders in Clifton452 ranked
- Siding contractors in Clifton1143 ranked
- Window installers in Clifton936 ranked
- Gutter installers in Clifton743 ranked
- Insulation contractors in Clifton250 ranked
- Solar installers in Clifton243 ranked
- Garage door repair companies in Clifton348 ranked
- Foundation repair companies in Clifton582 ranked
- Tree services in Clifton506 ranked
- Masonry contractors in Clifton1394 ranked
- Water damage restoration companies in Clifton1492 ranked
- Home builders in Clifton926 ranked
- Demolition contractors in Clifton269 ranked
- Window cleaners in Clifton244 ranked
- Pressure washing companies in Clifton278 ranked
- Pest control companies in Clifton817 ranked
- Paving contractors in Clifton551 ranked
- Auto glass repair shops in Clifton414 ranked
- Septic service companies in Clifton278 ranked
- Pool builders in Clifton506 ranked
- All contractors in Clifton