60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 686 Google reviews, the most in Hazleton.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Hazleton, PA (2026)
36 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Hazleton: American Rooter, CR Score 60/100; 4.9★ from 686 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 9
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): B&B Tree Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #9 of 36.
- 22
Most-reviewed: Richard Diehl Paving & Sons, 114 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 36 ranked after American Rooter; ranked #22.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
36 Hazleton excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 19 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 36 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Hazleton at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | American Rooter | 60 | 4.9★ (686) | Hazleton | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Z&S Construction L.L.C. | 60 | 4.9★ (58) | Hazleton | Sat | — |
| 3 | Fanning Construction | 56 | 4.4★ (14) | Hazleton | Sat | — |
| 4 | JD GroundWorx Inc. | 56 | 4.6★ (9) | Hazleton | Sat | — |
| 5 | Hazleton Materials LLC | 53 | 4.3★ (9) | Hazleton | — | — |
| 6 | Horst Excavating and Equipment | 52 | 4.6★ (9) | Tamaqua, 14 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Napoliello Masonry | 51 | 4.9★ (18) | Hazleton | Sat | — |
| 8 | Dekorte Excavating Inc | 51 | 5.0★ (4) | Tamaqua, 15 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | B&B Tree Service | 50 | 4.4★ (22) | Berwick, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 10 | 924 Landscape Supply | 50 | 4.4★ (17) | Hazleton | Sat | — |
The 36 best excavating contractors in Hazleton, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Hazleton
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hazleton
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Hazleton
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Hazleton
53/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tamaqua, 14 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Hazleton
51/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tamaqua, 15 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Berwick, 16 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Hazleton
50/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaping supply store”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palmerton, 25 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 20 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, 23 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Back Mountain, 24 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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, 20 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Tamaqua, 11 mi away
49/100CR 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.
#16 Bane Excavation
Based in Tamaqua, 11 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Schuylkill Haven, 24 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Palmerton, 23 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Pottsville, 22 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ 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 Exeter, 23 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Bloomsburg, 23 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palmerton, 24 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 114 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ephrata, 20 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 30 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#24 Lorah Excavating
Based in Palmerton, 24 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#25 All R Services
Based in Lehighton, 16 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 36 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #36, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Sokol Inc | 47 | 3.6★ (5) | 22 mi |
| 27 | J&H Excavating Company | 46 | 3.7★ (3) | 21 mi |
| 28 | Noah Peters LLC | 46 | 5.0★ (3) | 13 mi |
| 29 | DNA Paving & Sealcoating LLC. | 46 | 4.8★ (40) | 25 mi |
| 30 | Columbia Excavating LLC | 45 | 3.3★ (4) | 18 mi |
| 31 | Aaron's Landscape & Design LLC | 44 | 5.0★ (4) | 23 mi |
| 32 | Motola's Paving Inc. | 44 | 3.9★ (7) | 17 mi |
| 33 | JR & Sons Recycling | 44 | 4.4★ (16) | 22 mi |
| 34 | American Asphalt Paving | 44 | 3.8★ (33) | 23 mi |
| 35 | Merut Construction | 42 | 4.0★ (4) | 25 mi |
| 36 | Handy Services, INC | 41 | 3.9★ (17) | 24 mi |
Also serving Hazleton
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 911 Hvac Solutions LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Hazleton |
| C & D Angelo LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| CE Ankiewicz Construction & Excavation, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Derr Enterprises Construction Services, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Hazleton |
| Difebo Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| gabinetes | In Hazleton | |
| Haines & Kibblehouse | In Hazleton | |
| Hutchison Construction Llc | 1.0★ (1) | In Hazleton |
| JML FLAGGING & SAFETY LLC | 5.0★ (12) | In Hazleton |
| Kuhns Septic & Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| MDi Excavation and Concrete, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Northeast Excavation Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Hazleton |
| One Flagger Inc | In Hazleton | |
| Quality Grounds Keeper | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| R W Breiner Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Summit Site Solutions LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Tri-County Excavation | 3.0★ (2) | In Hazleton |
| Weaver Excavating Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Winfield L Peters Landscape | 4.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Yannuzzi Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | In Hazleton |
How we ranked Hazleton excavating contractors
We scored 36 Hazleton 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 Hazleton 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 Hazleton: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Hazleton?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Hazleton, PA is American Rooter with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.9★ from 686 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Z&S Construction L.L.C. (#2) and Fanning Construction (#3) follow. We ranked 36 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Hazleton?
ContractorsRanked ranks 36 excavating contractors serving Hazleton, PA. 7 of them are based in Hazleton; 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 Hazleton are open 24/7?
3 ranked excavating contractors in Hazleton post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is B&B Tree Service (#9). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Hazleton work on weekends?
19 of 36 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are American Rooter (#1), Z&S Construction L.L.C. (#2) and Fanning Construction (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Hazleton excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 36 rated excavating contractors in Hazleton is 4.5★, with a median of 8 reviews. American Rooter has the most, 686 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 Hazleton count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Hazleton 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 Hazleton
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 36 excavating contractors serving Hazleton.
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