60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Marlboro, NJ (2026)
129 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Marlboro: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 60/100; 4.8★ from 585 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 #2 of 129.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,583 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 129 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
129 Marlboro excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 39 are open 24/7, 86 open Saturdays and 43 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 129 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Marlboro at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 60 | 4.8★ (585) | Freehold, 1 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.9★ (652) | Princeton, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (1,583) | Somerset, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.9★ (506) | Long Branch, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (758) | Perth Amboy, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | GSL CONTRACTING LLC | 57 | 4.9★ (47) | East Brunswick, 9 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Ridge Companies Excavation & Site Development LLC | 56 | 4.8★ (9) | Morganville, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Petruzzelli Brothers Excavating Co Inc | 56 | 4.9★ (48) | Eatontown, 9 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Arrow Sewer and Drain | 55 | 4.9★ (848) | Middlesex, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.9★ (625) | Rahway, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 129 best excavating contractors in Marlboro, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Princeton, 13 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 652 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Somerset, 17 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,583 Google reviews, the most in Marlboro.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Long Branch, 13 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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.
Based in Perth Amboy, 14 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 East Brunswick, 9 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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, 4 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Eatontown, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Middlesex, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 848 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rahway, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 625 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#11 J E Mowery Inc
Based in Lincroft, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Brooklyn, 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Mercerville, 23 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 789 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hightstown, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marlboro
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 East Brunswick, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Freehold, 3 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#18 John de Rouville
Based in Toms River, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Bayonne, 24 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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.
Based in Keyport, 2 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 25 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Matawan, 8 mi away
53/100CR 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 Dayton, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elizabeth, 24 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Brunswick, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Freehold, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
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 129 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Marlboro
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AVCO Construction, INC | In Marlboro | |
| Brenner Drainage & Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| BT&M Contracting | 3.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Capo Contracting Corp | In Marlboro | |
| Euc Corporation | 3.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| James R. Ientile Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Marlboro |
| JM3 Construction | In Marlboro | |
| Jr Excavating & Pools Llc | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Juliette Custom Homes | 5.0★ (7) | In Marlboro |
| KKD Enterprises | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| KTK Construction LLC - Paving & Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Monarch Excavation | 3.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| MRC Contracting NJ | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Mustakas Contracting | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| O'Hagan Nursery | 3.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Patriot Excavating LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Pizzolato Plumbing & Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Smolder Construction | 3.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Tierno & Sons Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Tricon Excavating, Llc | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
How we ranked Marlboro excavating contractors
We scored 129 Marlboro 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 Marlboro 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 Marlboro: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Marlboro?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Marlboro, NJ is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.8★ from 585 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 129 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Marlboro?
ContractorsRanked ranks 129 excavating contractors serving Marlboro, NJ. 1 of them is based in Marlboro; 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 Marlboro are open 24/7?
39 ranked excavating contractors in Marlboro post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#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 Marlboro work on weekends?
86 of 129 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 43 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Marlboro excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 129 rated excavating contractors in Marlboro is 4.8★, with a median of 12 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,583 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 Marlboro count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Marlboro 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 Marlboro
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 129 excavating contractors serving Marlboro.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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