58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Metuchen, NJ (2026)
182 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Metuchen: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 58/100; 4.8★ from 1,583 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 182.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 3,876 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 182 ranked; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
182 Metuchen excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 51 are open 24/7, 122 open Saturdays and 67 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 182 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Metuchen at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (1,583) | Somerset, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (758) | Perth Amboy, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.9★ (625) | Rahway, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Arrow Sewer and Drain | 57 | 4.9★ (848) | Middlesex, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Precision Landworks | 57 | 5.0★ (36) | Morristown, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Same Day Plumbing NYC Manhattan | 56 | 4.9★ (76) | New York City, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (3,876) | Jersey City, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 8 | GSL CONTRACTING LLC | 56 | 4.9★ (47) | East Brunswick, 8 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.9★ (652) | Princeton, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | SALINAS SUPREME EXCAVATING | 55 | 4.7★ (25) | Elizabeth, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 182 best excavating contractors in Metuchen, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Perth Amboy, 5 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Rahway, 6 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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.
Based in Middlesex, 9 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Morristown, 17 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New York City, 23 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Jersey City, 21 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,876 Google reviews, the most in Metuchen.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Brunswick, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Princeton, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Elizabeth, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Budd Lake, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bridgewater, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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.
Based in South Plainfield, 4 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 122 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brooklyn, 22 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Bayonne, 14 mi away
55/100CR 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.
Based in Brooklyn, 20 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Jersey City, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Freehold, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Plainfield, 6 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Elizabeth, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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.
Based in Bridgewater, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 151 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Union City, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Piscataway, 5 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.9★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganville, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Bound Brook, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 73 Google reviews.
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 182 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Metuchen
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver Built, LLC | In Metuchen | |
| Birchcrest Drywall Finishing | In Metuchen | |
| Bobcat Construction | 3.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Brenner Drainage & Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Edison Concrete Contractors | 5.0★ (5) | In Metuchen |
| Euc Corporation | 3.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Franklin Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Hugerich Construction, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Jr Excavating & Pools Llc | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| KTK Construction LLC - Paving & Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Lizza Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Monarch Excavation | 3.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| MRC Contracting NJ | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Mustakas Contracting | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Pinehaven Heating & Cooling Repair | In Metuchen | |
| ShieldSafe Roof Company | 5.0★ (1) | In Metuchen |
| Smolder Construction | 3.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Tierno & Sons Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Tricon Excavating, Llc | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Trusted Safe Roof Company | 5.0★ (1) | In Metuchen |
How we ranked Metuchen excavating contractors
We scored 182 Metuchen 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 Metuchen 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 Metuchen: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Metuchen?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Metuchen, NJ is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,583 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 182 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Metuchen?
ContractorsRanked ranks 182 excavating contractors serving Metuchen, NJ. 1 of them is based in Metuchen; 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 Metuchen are open 24/7?
51 ranked excavating contractors in Metuchen 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 Metuchen work on weekends?
122 of 182 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 67 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 Metuchen excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 182 rated excavating contractors in Metuchen is 4.8★, with a median of 13 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 Metuchen count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Metuchen 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 Metuchen
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 182 excavating contractors serving Metuchen.
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