60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,583 Google reviews, the most in East Brunswick.
Best Excavating Contractors in East Brunswick, NJ (2026)
153 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in East Brunswick: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 60/100; 4.8★ from 1,583 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Lighthouse Land Clearing & Excavating, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 153.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Arrow Sewer and Drain, 848 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 153 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
153 East Brunswick excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 42 are open 24/7, 100 open Saturdays and 50 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 153 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in East Brunswick at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 60 | 4.8★ (1,583) | Somerset, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Lighthouse Land Clearing & Excavating | 59 | 5.0★ (20) | East Brunswick | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | GSL CONTRACTING LLC | 59 | 4.9★ (47) | East Brunswick | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.9★ (652) | Princeton, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Arrow Sewer and Drain | 58 | 4.9★ (848) | Middlesex, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (758) | Perth Amboy, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (585) | Freehold, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.9★ (625) | Rahway, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Precision Landworks | 56 | 5.0★ (36) | Morristown, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (789) | Mercerville, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 153 best excavating contractors in East Brunswick, 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 East Brunswick
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 in East Brunswick
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Princeton, 7 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 652 Google reviews.
Based in Middlesex, 11 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 848 Google reviews.
Based in Perth Amboy, 10 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 758 Google reviews.
Based in Freehold, 12 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 585 Google reviews.
Based in Rahway, 15 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 625 Google reviews.
Based in Morristown, 24 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Mercerville, 18 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 789 Google reviews.
Based in Bridgewater, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 151 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Dayton, 5 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Morganville, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in East Brunswick
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Hightstown, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Bridgewater, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Princeton, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in New Brunswick, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Long Branch, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 506 Google reviews.
Based in South Plainfield, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 122 Google reviews.
Based in Bound Brook, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 73 Google reviews.
Based in Bedminster, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 541 Google reviews.
Based in Elizabeth, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Piscataway, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Bridgewater, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
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 153 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving East Brunswick
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Brenner Drainage & Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| BT&M Contracting | 3.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Euc Corporation | 3.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Franklin Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| George Harms Construction - Rt. 18 NB Field Office | In East Brunswick | |
| Groundworks Foundation Repair East Brunswick | 4.6★ (48) | In East Brunswick |
| Jr Excavating & Pools Llc | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| KTK Construction LLC - Paving & Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | In East Brunswick |
| LV Construction | In East Brunswick | |
| Monarch Excavation | 3.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| MRC Contracting NJ | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Mustakas Contracting | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Nagy Excavating | In East Brunswick | |
| NJ Local Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | In East Brunswick |
| Smolder Construction | 3.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| South Brunswick Contracting | 5.0★ (2) | In East Brunswick |
| SuperDry Restoration East Brunswick | 5.0★ (3) | In East Brunswick |
| Tierno & Sons Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Tricon Excavating, Llc | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Younus | In East Brunswick |
How we ranked East Brunswick excavating contractors
We scored 153 East Brunswick 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 East Brunswick 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 East Brunswick: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in East Brunswick?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in East Brunswick, NJ is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,583 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Lighthouse Land Clearing & Excavating (#2) and GSL CONTRACTING LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 153 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in East Brunswick?
ContractorsRanked ranks 153 excavating contractors serving East Brunswick, NJ. 6 of them are based in East Brunswick; 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 East Brunswick are open 24/7?
42 ranked excavating contractors in East Brunswick post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Lighthouse Land Clearing & Excavating (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in East Brunswick work on weekends?
100 of 153 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 50 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Lighthouse Land Clearing & Excavating (#2) and GSL CONTRACTING LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do East Brunswick excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 153 rated excavating contractors in East Brunswick is 4.8★, with a median of 12 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,583 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 East Brunswick count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the East Brunswick 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 East Brunswick
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 153 excavating contractors serving East Brunswick.
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