59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 849 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Hillsdale, NJ (2026)
231 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Hillsdale: Dr. Drip Plumbing and Heating, CR Score 59/100; 4.9★ from 849 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 231.
- 7
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 3,876 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 231 ranked; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
231 Hillsdale excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 63 are open 24/7, 141 open Saturdays and 87 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 231 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Hillsdale at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Drip Plumbing and Heating | 59 | 4.9★ (849) | Westwood, 2 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.8★ (1,704) | Bergenfield, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Emergency Heights Plumbing LIC | 58 | 5.0★ (71) | Long Island City, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (1,574) | Yonkers, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Same Day Plumbing NYC Manhattan | 57 | 4.9★ (76) | New York City, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Hmp Excavating and Landscaping Inc | 57 | 5.0★ (11) | Chestnut Ridge, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (3,876) | Jersey City, 19 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 8 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (515) | Nanuet, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Kevin Stokes Excavating | 56 | 4.7★ (12) | Spring Valley, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | RR Plumbing Roto-Rooter | 56 | 4.8★ (1,275) | Hunts Point, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 231 best excavating contractors in Hillsdale, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Bergenfield, 6 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,704 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Long Island City, 19 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Yonkers, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,574 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New York City, 19 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Chestnut Ridge, 7 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Jersey City, 19 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,876 Google reviews, the most in Hillsdale.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nanuet, 7 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 515 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Spring Valley, 5 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hunts Point, 16 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Carlstadt, 11 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 375 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Union City, 18 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Paterson, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mamaroneck, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,070 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Park Ridge, 3 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Queens Village, 25 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,823 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New York City, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 White Plains, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 648 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brooklyn, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 New Rochelle, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Closter, 5 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Woodcliff Lake, 2 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Passaic, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 163 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ossining, 16 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 360 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Haledon, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency 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 231 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Hillsdale
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Antonelli Construction Inc | 1.5★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Bavila Homes | 5.0★ (18) | In Hillsdale |
| Frank Semeraro Construction Co., Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Garito Contracting Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| GreenPro Construction | In Hillsdale | |
| Hillsdale Cornerstone Fence | In Hillsdale | |
| J D Backhoe & Trucking Services | 3.5★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Jon-Lin Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Jose Perez Landscaping LLC | In Hillsdale | |
| Kelly Donahue Contracting | 3.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Olson Excavation | 3.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Primerano Contracting Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| PrimeRock Builders LLC | 5.0★ (19) | In Hillsdale |
| Race Excavation Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Sandoval Masonry Contractors | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Stila Landscaping and Excavating Corp | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Top tier contractors Llc | In Hillsdale | |
| TRC Landscapes | 5.0★ (2) | In Hillsdale |
| TTL Services LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| W S King & Son Equipment Co | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
How we ranked Hillsdale excavating contractors
We scored 231 Hillsdale 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 Hillsdale 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 Hillsdale: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Hillsdale?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Hillsdale, NJ is Dr. Drip Plumbing and Heating with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.9★ from 849 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Emergency Heights Plumbing LIC (#3) follow. We ranked 231 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Hillsdale?
ContractorsRanked ranks 231 excavating contractors serving Hillsdale, NJ. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Hillsdale are open 24/7?
63 ranked excavating contractors in Hillsdale post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Dr. Drip Plumbing and Heating (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Emergency Heights Plumbing LIC (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Hillsdale work on weekends?
141 of 231 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 87 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Dr. Drip Plumbing and Heating (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Emergency Heights Plumbing LIC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Hillsdale excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 231 rated excavating contractors in Hillsdale is 4.9★, with a median of 12 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 3,876 reviews, and ranks #7. 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 Hillsdale count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Hillsdale 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 Hillsdale
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 231 excavating contractors serving Hillsdale.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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