63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 107 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Ocean City, NJ (2026)
35 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Ocean City: All Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap llc, CR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 107 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 #2 of 35.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 454 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 35 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
35 Ocean City excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 13 are open 24/7, 21 open Saturdays and 19 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 35 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Ocean City at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | All Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap llc | 63 | 5.0★ (107) | Pleasantville, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 61 | 4.8★ (454) | Ocean City | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | KJP Excavation & Land Management, LLC. | 61 | 5.0★ (24) | Linwood, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | A J Puggi Class B Recycling | 57 | 4.6★ (41) | Linwood, 8 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Michael Kalin Excavating & Septic Systems | 56 | 4.0★ (4) | Ocean City | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | 3 Men And A Hoe LLC | 56 | 4.3★ (6) | Somers Point, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Laricks Complete Tree Services, LLC | 55 | 4.8★ (46) | Villas, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Wilkinson & Sons Excavation and Construction llc | 54 | 5.0★ (3) | Hammonton, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 54 | 4.8★ (292) | Wildwood, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | American Demolition Corporation | 53 | 4.5★ (8) | Ocean City | 24/7 | — |
The 35 best excavating contractors in Ocean City, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Ocean City
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 454 Google reviews, the most in Ocean City.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Linwood, 5 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Linwood, 8 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ocean City
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Somers Point, 3 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Villas, 7 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 46 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hammonton, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wildwood, 25 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 292 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ocean City
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#11 A-Lot Excavating
Based in Vineland, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cape May Court House, 24 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Absecon, 7 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vineland, 22 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Villas, 7 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cape May Court House, 23 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cape May Court House, 17 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Vineland, 18 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Hammonton, 21 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Vineland, 23 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 58 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Absecon, 13 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#22 The Tree Affect
Based in Cape May Court House, 20 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 169 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ocean City
50/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Linwood, 16 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#25 DirtyJobsNJ
Based in Atlantic City, 14 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 35 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #35, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | All American Drain Service LLC | 49 | 5.0★ (7) | 18 mi |
| 27 | Perrymans Excavating Inc | 48 | 4.3★ (6) | 20 mi |
| 28 | BlackJack Construction | 48 | 4.8★ (42) | 14 mi |
| 29 | JCM Sitework Contractors Inc. | 48 | 5.0★ (5) | 24 mi |
| 30 | South Jersey Landscaping LLC | 48 | 4.9★ (37) | 23 mi |
| 31 | Dom Zanghi & Sons, Inc | 47 | 5.0★ (5) | 24 mi |
| 32 | Sheep Garden Landscaping LLC | 47 | 5.0★ (4) | In Ocean City |
| 33 | Dave's Trash Removal Inc | 42 | 4.1★ (9) | 21 mi |
| 34 | R.Z. Contracting Corporation | 42 | 3.7★ (9) | 24 mi |
| 35 | EarthTech Contracting | 39 | 2.2★ (23) | 22 mi |
Also serving Ocean City
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Excavating & Demolition | 8 mi | |
| Bayside Renovations LLC | In Ocean City | |
| Beningo Compact Excavation LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Ocean City |
| Bob Pruchnicki Excavating | 15 mi | |
| Champion Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Charles Auchter Excavating | 12 mi | |
| D M.B Demolition Wrecking Excavation Site-work | 8 mi | |
| De Vaul Excavating | In Ocean City | |
| Gabriel Building Group Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Ocean City |
| KMR Enterprises Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Ocean City |
| LASH CONSTRUCTION | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Medina and Son Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Michael Kalin Excavating & Septic Systems | In Ocean City | |
| Ocean City HVAC Repair Service | 5.0★ (7) | In Ocean City |
| Property Line Land Services | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Robert Coste | In Ocean City | |
| TNT Excavating Llc | 13 mi | |
| VanSant Environmental Landscaping & Site Work | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Visions Greenworks, LLC | 1.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| William Ferronto & Son LLC | 15 mi |
How we ranked Ocean City excavating contractors
We scored 35 Ocean City 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 Ocean City 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 Ocean City: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Ocean City?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Ocean City, NJ is All Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap llc with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 5.0★ from 107 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and KJP Excavation & Land Management, LLC. (#3) follow. We ranked 35 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Ocean City?
ContractorsRanked ranks 35 excavating contractors serving Ocean City, NJ. 5 of them are based in Ocean City; 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 Ocean City are open 24/7?
13 ranked excavating contractors in Ocean City post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are All Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap llc (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and KJP Excavation & Land Management, LLC. (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Ocean City work on weekends?
21 of 35 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 19 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are All Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap llc (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and KJP Excavation & Land Management, LLC. (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Ocean City excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 35 rated excavating contractors in Ocean City is 4.8★, with a median of 9 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 454 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 Ocean City count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Ocean City 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 Ocean City
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 35 excavating contractors serving Ocean City.
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