59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,704 Google reviews.
Best Excavating Contractors in Paramus, NJ (2026)
239 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Paramus: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 59/100; 4.8★ from 1,704 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Dr. Drip Plumbing and Heating, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 239.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 3,876 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 239 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
239 Paramus excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 68 are open 24/7, 146 open Saturdays and 98 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 239 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Paramus at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.8★ (1,704) | Bergenfield, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Dr. Drip Plumbing and Heating | 59 | 4.9★ (849) | Westwood, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Emergency Heights Plumbing LIC | 58 | 5.0★ (71) | Long Island City, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Same Day Plumbing NYC Manhattan | 58 | 4.9★ (76) | New York City, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (3,876) | Jersey City, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (1,574) | Yonkers, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Rooter Experts and Drain Cleaning | 57 | 4.9★ (375) | Carlstadt, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | RR Plumbing Roto-Rooter | 56 | 4.8★ (1,583) | Union City, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Concrete Washout Systems NY/NJ/PA | 56 | 4.1★ (9) | Paterson, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Hmp Excavating and Landscaping Inc | 56 | 5.0★ (11) | Chestnut Ridge, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 239 best excavating contractors in Paramus, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Westwood, 4 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 849 Google reviews.
Based in Long Island City, 15 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in New York City, 15 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Jersey City, 15 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,876 Google reviews, the most in Paramus.
Based in Yonkers, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,574 Google reviews.
Based in Carlstadt, 7 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 375 Google reviews.
Based in Union City, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,583 Google reviews.
Based in Paterson, 6 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Chestnut Ridge, 11 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in New York City, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Hunts Point, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,275 Google reviews.
Based in Nanuet, 11 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 515 Google reviews.
Based in Queens Village, 23 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,823 Google reviews.
Based in Brooklyn, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,094 Google reviews.
Based in Mamaroneck, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,070 Google reviews.
Based in Morristown, 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Passaic, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 163 Google reviews.
Based in Spring Valley, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Jersey City, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Fair Lawn, 2 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 55 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in North Arlington, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 172 Google reviews.
Based in Fairfield, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 196 Google reviews.
Based in White Plains, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 648 Google reviews.
Based in North Haledon, 6 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews, open 24/7.
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 239 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Paramus
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deugen Development & Construction | In Paramus | |
| EKJ Construction LLC | In Paramus | |
| Empire Excavating | In Paramus | |
| Frank Semeraro Construction Co., Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| H2M Renovation & Construction | 5.0★ (12) | In Paramus |
| J D Backhoe & Trucking Services | 3.5★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Jon-Lin Inc | 3.0★ (2) | In Paramus |
| Kelly Donahue Contracting | 3.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| LUD Construction NJ | 5.0★ (9) | In Paramus |
| Paramus NJ Roofing & Roof Repair | 5.0★ (1) | In Paramus |
| Paramus Trusted Fence Contractors | In Paramus | |
| Premium Construction | 5.0★ (8) | In Paramus |
| Primerano Contracting Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| QuickFix Masonry | 5.0★ (31) | In Paramus |
| Race Excavation Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Restorian Property Damage Restoration of Paramus | 5.0★ (11) | In Paramus |
| Sandoval Masonry Contractors | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| SOCO Construction - Westfield Trailer | In Paramus | |
| TTL Services LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| W S King & Son Equipment Co | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
How we ranked Paramus excavating contractors
We scored 239 Paramus 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 Paramus 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 Paramus: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Paramus?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Paramus, NJ is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,704 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Dr. Drip Plumbing and Heating (#2) and Emergency Heights Plumbing LIC (#3) follow. We ranked 239 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Paramus?
ContractorsRanked ranks 239 excavating contractors serving Paramus, NJ. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Paramus are open 24/7?
68 ranked excavating contractors in Paramus post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Dr. Drip Plumbing and Heating (#2) and Emergency Heights Plumbing LIC (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Paramus work on weekends?
146 of 239 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 98 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Dr. Drip Plumbing and Heating (#2) and Emergency Heights Plumbing LIC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Paramus excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 239 rated excavating contractors in Paramus is 4.9★, with a median of 11 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 3,876 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Paramus count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Paramus 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 Paramus
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 239 excavating contractors serving Paramus.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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