57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in New Castle, PA (2026)
84 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in New Castle: River Valley Excavating LLC, CR Score 57/100; 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 84.
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Most-reviewed: A to Z Dependable Services, 4,376 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 84 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
84 New Castle excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 13 are open 24/7, 37 open Saturdays and 22 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 84 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in New Castle at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | River Valley Excavating LLC | 57 | 4.9★ (31) | Youngstown, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.9★ (613) | Ellwood City, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | A to Z Dependable Services | 55 | 4.8★ (4,376) | Niles, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | L.J. Ram Enterprises, LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (10) | New Castle | Sat | — |
| 5 | Steadfast Excavating | 55 | 5.0★ (8) | Boardman, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | WILSON EQUIPMENT & EXCAVATION LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (13) | Boardman, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 53 | 4.7★ (905) | Youngstown, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Browns Outdoor Innovations LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (10) | Beaver Falls, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Joseph S. Poremski Plumbing & Heating Co. | 53 | 5.0★ (55) | Hermitage, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Mini-Man LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (9) | Beaver Falls, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 84 best excavating contractors in New Castle, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Ellwood City, 12 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 613 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Niles, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 4,376 Google reviews, the most in New Castle.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Castle
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Boardman, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Boardman, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Youngstown, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 905 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Beaver Falls, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hermitage, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 Mini-Man LLC
Based in Beaver Falls, 18 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Youngstown, 16 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#12 KDL Excavation
Based in Warren, 24 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Economy, 19 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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.
#14 2M Excavating
Based in Niles, 24 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ellwood City, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cranberry Township, 23 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Youngstown, 14 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Shanor-Northvue, 21 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ellwood City, 12 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Hermitage, 19 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bathroom remodeler”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Boardman, 17 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 50 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Youngstown, 17 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#23 RRS Power, LLC
Based in Austintown, 17 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 New Castle
50/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Struthers, 12 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.1★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability 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 84 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving New Castle
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aci Group | 2.5★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Bob's Truckiing Hauling & Demo | 5.0★ (1) | In New Castle |
| Bully Concrete and Excavating L.L.C | 1.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Crumps Trucking | 3.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| ECX, LLC | In New Castle | |
| Forbes Excavating | In New Castle | |
| Hursh Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Love Construction, LLC | In New Castle | |
| M.E.Miller Enterprise | 5.0★ (1) | In New Castle |
| Precision Diggin, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Quality Land Services LLC | 3.5★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Riffe Excavating and Concrete LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| S&C Trucking & Excavating, LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| SHR Unlimited Llc | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Southside Environmental | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Spartan Specialty Services Inc. | 3.0★ (1) | In New Castle |
| Stengel Excavating LLC | In New Castle | |
| T&D Services | In New Castle | |
| Thompson Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Walker Contracting LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In New Castle |
How we ranked New Castle excavating contractors
We scored 84 New Castle 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 New Castle 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 New Castle: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in New Castle?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in New Castle, PA is River Valley Excavating LLC with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and A to Z Dependable Services (#3) follow. We ranked 84 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in New Castle?
ContractorsRanked ranks 84 excavating contractors serving New Castle, PA. 2 of them are based in New Castle; 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 New Castle are open 24/7?
13 ranked excavating contractors in New Castle post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2), A to Z Dependable Services (#3) and Steadfast Excavating (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in New Castle work on weekends?
37 of 84 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 22 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are River Valley Excavating LLC (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and A to Z Dependable Services (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do New Castle excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 84 rated excavating contractors in New Castle is 4.9★, with a median of 10 reviews. A to Z Dependable Services has the most, 4,376 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 New Castle count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the New Castle 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 New Castle
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 84 excavating contractors serving New Castle.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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