61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Middlesex, NJ (2026)
171 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Middlesex: Arrow Sewer and Drain, CR Score 61/100; 4.9★ from 848 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 171.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,583 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 171 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
171 Middlesex excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 42 are open 24/7, 113 open Saturdays and 56 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 171 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Middlesex at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrow Sewer and Drain | 61 | 4.9★ (848) | Middlesex | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 60 | 4.8★ (1,583) | Somerset, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Precision Landworks | 58 | 5.0★ (36) | Morristown, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.9★ (625) | Rahway, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (758) | Perth Amboy, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Bridgewater Excavation & Construction | 57 | 5.0★ (4) | Bridgewater, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Jack’s Excavation & Construction | 57 | 5.0★ (55) | Budd Lake, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Long Hill Contracting, LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (151) | Bridgewater, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.9★ (652) | Princeton, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Jersey Trenchless | 56 | 5.0★ (73) | Bound Brook, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 171 best excavating contractors in Middlesex, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Somerset, 7 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,583 Google reviews, the most in Middlesex.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morristown, 14 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Rahway, 11 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Perth Amboy, 12 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 Bridgewater, 3 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Budd Lake, 16 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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, 13 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Princeton, 16 mi away
56/100CR 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 Bound Brook, 3 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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.
Based in Bedminster, 16 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 541 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Plainfield, 5 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 East Brunswick, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Piscataway, 3 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Elizabeth, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 New Brunswick, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Piscataway, 7 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plainfield, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Berkeley Heights, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 98 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Somerset, 4 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 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
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Freehold, 22 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Mercerville, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Princeton, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Freehold, 3 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving 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 171 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Middlesex
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bobcat Construction | 3.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Brenner Drainage & Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Euc Corporation | 3.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Franklin Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Gras Lawn: Landscaper In Middlesex, NJ | In Middlesex | |
| HomeCraft Home Improvements LLC | 5.0★ (5) | In Middlesex |
| Jr Excavating & Pools Llc | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| KTK Construction LLC - Paving & Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Lizza Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Mustakas Contracting | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| On-Line Contracting Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Quaysbrook HVAC Repair Company | In Middlesex | |
| Safe Horizon Roofing | 5.0★ (1) | In Middlesex |
| SafeShield Roofing Contractors | 5.0★ (1) | In Middlesex |
| SafeShield Roofing Service | 5.0★ (3) | In Middlesex |
| Smolder Construction | 3.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Teramax LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Tierno & Sons Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Tricon Excavating, Llc | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Wolfs Corner Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
How we ranked Middlesex excavating contractors
We scored 171 Middlesex 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 Middlesex 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 Middlesex: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Middlesex?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Middlesex, NJ is Arrow Sewer and Drain with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.9★ from 848 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Precision Landworks (#3) follow. We ranked 171 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Middlesex?
ContractorsRanked ranks 171 excavating contractors serving Middlesex, NJ. 1 of them is based in Middlesex; 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 Middlesex are open 24/7?
42 ranked excavating contractors in Middlesex post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Arrow Sewer and Drain (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Precision Landworks (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Middlesex work on weekends?
113 of 171 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 56 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Arrow Sewer and Drain (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Precision Landworks (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Middlesex excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 171 rated excavating contractors in Middlesex is 4.8★, with a median of 12 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,583 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Middlesex count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Middlesex 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 Middlesex
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 171 excavating contractors serving Middlesex.
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