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Best Excavating Contractors in Mountain Top, PA (2026)

41 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Mountain Top: TopNotch Construction, CR Score 56/100; 4.5★ from 52 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 4

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 41.

  3. 4

    Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,592 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 41 ranked; ranked #4.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

41 Mountain Top excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 26 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 41 rated businesses.

Top 10 excavating contractors in Mountain Top at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Mountain Top at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1TopNotch Construction564.5★ (52)Back Mountain, 13 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2RBR Earthworks565.0★ (20)Back Mountain, 12 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3American Rooter564.9★ (686)Hazleton, 12 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup564.8★ (1,592)Scranton, 23 mi away24/7Emergencies, Most reviews
5N R S Excavating555.0★ (7)Mountain TopSat · Evenings—
6Z&S Construction L.L.C.544.9★ (58)Hazleton, 18 mi awaySat—
7R.N. Fitch & Sons544.7★ (79)Back Mountain, 12 mi away——
8Salci Construction535.0★ (3)Wilkes-Barre, 5 mi away——
9Brdaric Excavating Inc534.9★ (7)Wilkes-Barre, 9 mi awaySat—
10TCR Solutions Excavation535.0★ (8)Archbald, 25 mi away24/7—

The 41 best excavating contractors in Mountain Top, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Ranked #1 in Mountain Top

    #1 TopNotch Construction

    Based in Back Mountain, 13 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 52 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–6:30 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–3 PM · Sun 9 AM–12 PM
    Address
    53 Claude St, Dallas, PA 18612
    View profile for TopNotch Construction(570) 209-8800

  2. #2 RBR Earthworks

    Based in Back Mountain, 12 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 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.

    • 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
    View profile for RBR Earthworks(570) 709-8970

  3. #3 American Rooter

    Based in Hazleton, 12 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 686 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 686 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–9 PM
    Address
    1934 PA-940, Freeland, PA 18224
    View profile for American Rooter(866) 679-5119

  5. #5 N R S Excavating

    Based in Mountain Top

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for N R S Excavating(570) 903-4098

  6. #6 Z&S Construction L.L.C.

    Based in Hazleton, 18 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 58 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    261 Hope St, Hazleton, PA 18201
    View profile for Z&S Construction L.L.C.(570) 401-8797

  7. #7 R.N. Fitch & Sons

    Based in Back Mountain, 12 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 79 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    185 Huntsville Rd, Dallas, PA 18612
    View profile for R.N. Fitch & Sons(570) 675-0646

  8. #8 Salci Construction

    Based in Wilkes-Barre, 5 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    481 S Main St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
    View profile for Salci Construction(570) 825-2574

  9. #9 Brdaric Excavating Inc

    Based in Wilkes-Barre, 9 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6:30 AM–3:30 PM · Sat 6:30 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    913 Miller St, Luzerne, PA 18709
    View profile for Brdaric Excavating Inc(570) 287-7279

  12. #12 Zen-excavation LLC

    Based in Scranton, 21 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–5:30 PM · Sun 9 AM–1 PM
    Address
    369 Daleville Hwy, Moscow, PA 18444
    View profile for Zen-excavation LLC(570) 795-9117

  13. #13 Fischer Brothers Excavating

    Based in Scranton, 21 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    712 Drinker Turnpike, Covington Township, PA 18444
    View profile for Fischer Brothers Excavating(570) 241-1301

  14. #14 Latona Trucking, INC

    Based in Pittston, 10 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    620 S Main St, Pittston, PA 18640
    View profile for Latona Trucking, INC(570) 883-7300

  16. #16 JD GroundWorx Inc.

    Based in Hazleton, 16 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    4 Star Mor Ln, Hazleton, PA 18202
    View profile for JD GroundWorx Inc.(570) 582-4799

  18. #18 Earthworks Excavating

    Based in Old Forge, 15 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    1219 S Main St, Old Forge, PA 18518
    View profile for Earthworks Excavating(570) 457-2605

  19. #19 All-Terrain Excavation

    Based in Exeter, 16 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for All-Terrain Excavation(570) 862-2115

  20. #20 Winola Excavating

    Based in Scranton, 20 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #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.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
    Address
    436 Spruce St #102, Scranton, PA 18503
    View profile for Winola Excavating(570) 354-6348

  21. #21 J&H Excavating Company

    Based in Wilkes-Barre, 6 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 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.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    84 Scott St Rear, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
    View profile for J&H Excavating Company(570) 824-3565

  22. #22 Hazleton Materials LLC

    Based in Hazleton, 12 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10 Number One Ln, Weatherly, PA 18255
    View profile for Hazleton Materials LLC(570) 636-3300

  25. #25 Buranich Excavating

    Based in Scranton, 19 mi away

    48/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.8★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2421 Bald Mountain Rd, Clarks Summit, PA 18411
    View profile for Buranich Excavating(570) 587-1748

All 41 excavating contractors

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #41, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.

excavating contractors in Mountain Top, ranks 26 to 41
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Chad Wheeler Excavating LLC485.0★ (3)24 mi
27B&B Tree Service484.4★ (22)21 mi
28JR & Sons Recycling474.4★ (16)7 mi
29Napoliello Masonry474.9★ (18)15 mi
30Ace Blacktopping Inc473.7★ (3)19 mi
31American Asphalt Paving473.8★ (33)9 mi
32Freeman the Treeman LLC474.8★ (60)24 mi
33Stoney Lonesome Excavating463.7★ (3)24 mi
34Merut Construction464.0★ (4)9 mi
35924 Landscape Supply454.4★ (17)16 mi
36BEX Backyards455.0★ (13)22 mi
37Four Seasons Ground Care444.0★ (4)21 mi
38Columbia Excavating LLC443.3★ (4)24 mi
39Biagi Construction LLC- Concrete, Masonry, Hardscape and Snow Plowing434.5★ (8)21 mi
40Motola's Paving Inc.423.9★ (7)25 mi
41Smart Recycling413.5★ (6)21 mi

Also serving Mountain Top

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Weaver Excavating Inc.5.0★ (1)In Mountain Top
Winfield L Peters Landscape4.0★ (2)7 mi

How we ranked Mountain Top excavating contractors

We scored 41 Mountain Top 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Mountain Top data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Excavating contractors in Mountain Top: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Mountain Top?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Mountain Top, PA is TopNotch Construction with a CR Score of 56/100. It has 4.5★ from 52 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. RBR Earthworks (#2) and American Rooter (#3) follow. We ranked 41 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Mountain Top?

ContractorsRanked ranks 41 excavating contractors serving Mountain Top, PA. 1 of them is based in Mountain Top; 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 Mountain Top are open 24/7?

6 ranked excavating contractors in Mountain Top post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#4), TCR Solutions Excavation (#10) and Cardona outdoor services LLC (#11). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Mountain Top work on weekends?

26 of 41 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 11 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are TopNotch Construction (#1), RBR Earthworks (#2) and American Rooter (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Mountain Top excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 41 rated excavating contractors in Mountain Top is 4.6★, with a median of 11 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,592 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 Mountain Top count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Mountain Top 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 Mountain Top

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 41 excavating contractors serving Mountain Top.

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