61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,956 Google reviews, the most in Newark.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Newark, DE (2026)
57 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Newark: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 1,956 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 57.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 871 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 57 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
57 Newark excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 12 are open 24/7, 28 open Saturdays and 18 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 57 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Newark at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 61 | 4.8★ (1,956) | Newark | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Blue Cord Property Care | 57 | 5.0★ (76) | Coatesville, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (871) | Wilmington, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 4 | Little Hockessin Excavation Contractor and Dryer Vent Installer Contractor, DE | 55 | 4.8★ (8) | Hockessin, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Iron Elk Site and Property Services | 55 | 5.0★ (13) | Elkton, 6 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | LECCO Excavating-Pipeline | 55 | 4.5★ (21) | Elkton, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 54 | 4.9★ (434) | West Chester, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | JRL Junk Removal & Demolition Co. | 54 | 5.0★ (131) | Middletown, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Angelini's Land Management | 54 | 5.0★ (97) | North Star, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Hustle Construction | 54 | 5.0★ (6) | New Castle, 7 mi away | — | — |
The 57 best excavating contractors in Newark, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Coatesville, 19 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 871 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hockessin, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elkton, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Elkton, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in West Chester, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 434 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Middletown, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 131 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Star, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 97 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Castle, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Newark
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Elkton, 7 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Newark
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington Manor, 8 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#15 GeoTech
Based in Wilmington, 7 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Oxford, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#17 UCS LLC
Based in Elkton, 8 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 New Castle, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newark
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pennsville, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#21 Wilson DS Inc
Based in Bear, 8 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ 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 Carneys Point, 23 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#23 Boggs Excavating
Based in Elkton, 9 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 7 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 230 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Castle, 9 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
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 57 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Newark
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Adderley Construction, Inc | In Newark | |
| Beams & Bricks | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Cahill Land Management LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| CEC excuvation | In Newark | |
| Central Contracting Services | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| CGC Geoservices | In Newark | |
| CHENG'S CONSTRUCTION | In Newark | |
| Chester County Masonry Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Cochran's Excavating & Mechanical Contracting | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Crawford Excavating | 1.0★ (1) | In Newark |
| Driveway Doctors | 4.9★ (29) | In Newark |
| Elite Renovations, LLC | 3.7★ (3) | In Newark |
| Howell Edward P Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| LINNE Industries maker of PondHawk | In Newark | |
| Mike Miklus III Inc | In Newark | |
| Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Newark | 4.9★ (501) | In Newark |
| R. S. Widdoes & Son, Inc. | In Newark | |
| Russo Plumbing Contractors Llc | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Sandy painting and remodeling | In Newark | |
| Sweeping Corp of America | 2.0★ (3) | In Newark |
How we ranked Newark excavating contractors
We scored 57 Newark 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 2, 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 Newark 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 Newark: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Newark?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Newark, DE is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,956 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Blue Cord Property Care (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 57 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Newark?
ContractorsRanked ranks 57 excavating contractors serving Newark, DE. 6 of them are based in Newark; 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 Newark are open 24/7?
12 ranked excavating contractors in Newark post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Newark work on weekends?
28 of 57 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 18 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Blue Cord Property Care (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Newark excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 57 rated excavating contractors in Newark is 4.9★, with a median of 12 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,956 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Newark count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Newark 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 Newark
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 57 excavating contractors serving Newark.
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