60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 506 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Long Branch, NJ (2026)
75 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Long Branch: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 60/100; 4.9★ from 506 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 75.
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Most-reviewed: RR Plumbing Roto-Rooter, 2,094 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 75 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
75 Long Branch excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 25 are open 24/7, 51 open Saturdays and 26 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 75 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Long Branch at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 60 | 4.9★ (506) | Long Branch | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Petruzzelli Brothers Excavating Co Inc | 57 | 4.9★ (48) | Eatontown, 4 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (585) | Freehold, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | RR Plumbing Roto-Rooter | 55 | 4.8★ (2,094) | Brooklyn, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 5 | RR Plumbing Roto-Rooter | 55 | 4.9★ (758) | Brooklyn, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | B. Waeschle Demolition & Excavation | 54 | 5.0★ (6) | Long Branch | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 54 | 4.8★ (758) | Perth Amboy, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | RR Plumbing Roto-Rooter | 54 | 4.8★ (1,275) | Brooklyn, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Roaring Brook Excavation | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | Oceanport, 1 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | J E Mowery Inc | 54 | 4.3★ (22) | Lincroft, 9 mi away | — | — |
The 75 best excavating contractors in Long Branch, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Eatontown, 4 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Freehold, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Brooklyn, 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,094 Google reviews, the most in Long Branch.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brooklyn, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Long Branch
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Perth Amboy, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Oceanport, 1 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 J E Mowery Inc
Based in Lincroft, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in East Brunswick, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Morganville, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Brunswick, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Belmar, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bayonne, 25 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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.
#16 John de Rouville
Based in Toms River, 24 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lakewood, 19 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 75 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marlboro, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brooklyn, 22 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 105 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brooklyn, 24 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 239 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Matawan, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eatontown, 4 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Belmar, 9 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 115 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Freehold, 20 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mariners Harbor, 23 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
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 75 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Long Branch
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AMRC Construction & Architectural Design | In Long Branch | |
| ASF TILE CONSTRUCTION | In Long Branch | |
| BT&M Contracting | 3.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Casa Materials Ino | In Long Branch | |
| CBJ Construction LLC | In Long Branch | |
| Everlance Chimney Services | In Long Branch | |
| Finish Right Construction LLC | 5.0★ (15) | In Long Branch |
| HENARIAND REMODELING LLC | 5.0★ (3) | In Long Branch |
| High Quality int.ext | In Long Branch | |
| KKD Enterprises | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| M Phase Electric | 5.0★ (1) | In Long Branch |
| Monarch Excavation | 3.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| MRC Contracting NJ | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| O'Hagan Nursery | 3.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Pizzolato Plumbing & Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| River Road Development | 5.0★ (8) | In Long Branch |
| Roofing Solutions Group | 5.0★ (9) | In Long Branch |
| TRC Landscapes | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Tricon Excavating, Llc | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Veloso Construction | 5.0★ (10) | In Long Branch |
How we ranked Long Branch excavating contractors
We scored 75 Long Branch 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 Long Branch 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 Long Branch: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Long Branch?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Long Branch, NJ is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.9★ from 506 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Petruzzelli Brothers Excavating Co Inc (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 75 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Long Branch?
ContractorsRanked ranks 75 excavating contractors serving Long Branch, NJ. 2 of them are based in Long Branch; 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 Long Branch are open 24/7?
25 ranked excavating contractors in Long Branch post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) and RR Plumbing Roto-Rooter (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Long Branch work on weekends?
51 of 75 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 26 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Petruzzelli Brothers Excavating Co Inc (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Long Branch excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 75 rated excavating contractors in Long Branch is 4.8★, with a median of 13 reviews. RR Plumbing Roto-Rooter has the most, 2,094 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Long Branch count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Long Branch 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 Long Branch
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 75 excavating contractors serving Long Branch.
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