61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Morristown, NJ (2026)
212 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Morristown: Precision Landworks, CR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 36 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 212.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 3,876 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 212 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
212 Morristown excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 49 are open 24/7, 136 open Saturdays and 70 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 212 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Morristown at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Precision Landworks | 61 | 5.0★ (36) | Morristown | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Jack’s Excavation & Construction | 59 | 5.0★ (55) | Budd Lake, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (3,876) | Jersey City, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 4 | Arrow Sewer and Drain | 56 | 4.9★ (848) | Middlesex, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | North Jersey Sewer & Drain Cleaning | 55 | 5.0★ (196) | Fairfield, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Green Star Tree & Excavating | 55 | 4.7★ (18) | Mendham, 2 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.9★ (625) | Rahway, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Ascot Driveways and Patios | 55 | 5.0★ (75) | Morristown | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 54 | 4.8★ (1,583) | Somerset, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Stone Creek Landscape Construction - Hardscaping & Excavation | 54 | 5.0★ (106) | Mendham, 7 mi away | Sat | — |
The 212 best excavating contractors in Morristown, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Budd Lake, 4 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Jersey City, 22 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,876 Google reviews, the most in Morristown.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Middlesex, 16 mi away
56/100CR 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 Fairfield, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 196 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mendham, 2 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rahway, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Morristown
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Somerset, 22 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Mendham, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 106 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincoln Park, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Elizabeth, 16 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Bedminster, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 East Hanover, 6 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bridgewater, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Berkeley Heights, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 East Orange, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 177 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morristown
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Paterson, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Jersey City, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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.
#21 DirtworksJG
Based in Bloomingdale, 2 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Perth Amboy, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Mendham, 8 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Morristown
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bayonne, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
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 212 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Morristown
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Excavating & Associates | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| American Contractors | 3.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| ARC - Advancing Revolutionary Construction | In Morristown | |
| Cedarvale Drywall Repair | In Morristown | |
| Clay’s construction llc | In Morristown | |
| Culan´s construction llc | 5.0★ (3) | In Morristown |
| espinoza excavation & masonry | In Morristown | |
| Espinoza Excavation & Masonry | In Morristown | |
| Lizza Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Morris Crest Chimney Sweep & Care | 5.0★ (2) | In Morristown |
| Morristown Chimney & Masonry | 5.0★ (4) | In Morristown |
| On-Line Contracting Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Opalcrest Drywall Finishing | In Morristown | |
| Par Three Properties Inc | In Morristown | |
| Romero Construction and Landscaping | In Morristown | |
| Skylands Excavating Services | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Summit Secure Roofing co. | In Morristown | |
| Teramax LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Tierno & Sons Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Wolfs Corner Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
How we ranked Morristown excavating contractors
We scored 212 Morristown 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 Morristown 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 Morristown: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Morristown?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Morristown, NJ is Precision Landworks with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Jack’s Excavation & Construction (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 212 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Morristown?
ContractorsRanked ranks 212 excavating contractors serving Morristown, NJ. 4 of them are based in Morristown; 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 Morristown are open 24/7?
49 ranked excavating contractors in Morristown post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Precision Landworks (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) and Arrow Sewer and Drain (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Morristown work on weekends?
136 of 212 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 70 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Precision Landworks (#1), Jack’s Excavation & Construction (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Morristown excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 212 rated excavating contractors in Morristown is 4.9★, with a median of 12 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 3,876 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 Morristown count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Morristown 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 Morristown
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 212 excavating contractors serving Morristown.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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