58/100CR 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Nanticoke, PA (2026)
31 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Nanticoke: TopNotch Construction, CR Score 58/100; 4.5★ from 52 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 12
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Cardona outdoor services LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #12 of 31.
- 2
Most-reviewed: American Rooter, 686 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 31 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
31 Nanticoke excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 17 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 31 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Nanticoke at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TopNotch Construction | 58 | 4.5★ (52) | Back Mountain, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | American Rooter | 56 | 4.9★ (686) | Hazleton, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | RBR Earthworks | 56 | 5.0★ (20) | Back Mountain, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | R.N. Fitch & Sons | 56 | 4.7★ (79) | Back Mountain, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Z&S Construction L.L.C. | 55 | 4.9★ (58) | Hazleton, 20 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Pikes Creek Site Contractors | 54 | 4.7★ (6) | Back Mountain, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Brdaric Excavating Inc | 53 | 4.9★ (7) | Wilkes-Barre, 8 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Salci Construction | 53 | 5.0★ (3) | Wilkes-Barre, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | JD GroundWorx Inc. | 52 | 4.6★ (9) | Hazleton, 16 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | VanScoy Landscaping & Excavating | 52 | 4.8★ (23) | Exeter, 9 mi away | — | — |
The 31 best excavating contractors in Nanticoke, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Hazleton, 16 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 686 Google reviews, the most in Nanticoke.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Back Mountain, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Back Mountain, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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.
Based in Hazleton, 20 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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.
Based in Back Mountain, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Wilkes-Barre, 8 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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.
Based in Wilkes-Barre, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #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.
Based in Hazleton, 16 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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.
Based in Exeter, 9 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Pittston, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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.
Based in Scranton, 23 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Exeter, 19 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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.
Based in Old Forge, 17 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Wilkes-Barre, 8 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Scranton, 23 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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.
#17 B&B Tree Service
Based in Berwick, 17 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 22 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hazleton, 17 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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.
Based in Archbald, 14 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 40 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Scranton, 20 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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.
Based in Wilkes-Barre, 6 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.8★ from 33 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kingston, 8 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Scrap metal dealer”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hazleton, 16 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#24 Sokol Inc
Based in Bloomsburg, 22 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Scranton, 24 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
All 31 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #31, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Merut Construction | 46 | 4.0★ (4) | 10 mi |
| 27 | 924 Landscape Supply | 46 | 4.4★ (17) | 17 mi |
| 28 | Columbia Excavating LLC | 45 | 3.3★ (4) | 19 mi |
| 29 | BEX Backyards | 45 | 5.0★ (13) | 22 mi |
| 30 | Biagi Construction LLC- Concrete, Masonry, Hardscape and Snow Plowing | 43 | 4.5★ (8) | 24 mi |
| 31 | Smart Recycling | 40 | 3.5★ (6) | 24 mi |
Also serving Nanticoke
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1000 Hills Property Management | 5.0★ (1) | In Nanticoke |
| Adamski Excavating & Paving | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Aniska Enterprise LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Bel Air Pools & Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| C & D Angelo LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| CE Ankiewicz Construction & Excavation, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Corti Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Dustless Blasting Solutions | In Nanticoke | |
| Emvee Electric & Other Ventures LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Nanticoke |
| Falensky Contracting LLC | In Nanticoke | |
| Gkools | 5.0★ (1) | In Nanticoke |
| Harth industries chimney and plumbing specialist | 5.0★ (62) | In Nanticoke |
| Lombardo Trucking Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Overholtz Construction LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Reese Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Reilly Landscaping-Excavating | 3.5★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Summit Site Solutions LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Tri-County Excavation | 3.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Winfield L Peters Landscape | 4.0★ (2) | In Nanticoke |
| Yannuzzi Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
How we ranked Nanticoke excavating contractors
We scored 31 Nanticoke 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 Nanticoke 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 Nanticoke: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Nanticoke?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Nanticoke, PA is TopNotch Construction with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.5★ from 52 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. American Rooter (#2) and RBR Earthworks (#3) follow. We ranked 31 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Nanticoke?
ContractorsRanked ranks 31 excavating contractors serving Nanticoke, PA. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Nanticoke are open 24/7?
3 ranked excavating contractors in Nanticoke post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Cardona outdoor services LLC (#12) and B&B Tree Service (#17). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Nanticoke work on weekends?
17 of 31 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are TopNotch Construction (#1), American Rooter (#2) and RBR Earthworks (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Nanticoke excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 31 rated excavating contractors in Nanticoke is 4.5★, with a median of 11 reviews. American Rooter has the most, 686 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 Nanticoke count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Nanticoke 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 Nanticoke
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 31 excavating contractors serving Nanticoke.
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