58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Best Excavating Contractors in Paterson, NJ (2026)
239 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Paterson: Same Day Plumbing NYC Manhattan, CR Score 58/100; 4.9★ from 76 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Emergency Heights Plumbing LIC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 239.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 3,876 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 239 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
239 Paterson excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 67 are open 24/7, 151 open Saturdays and 96 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 239 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Paterson at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Same Day Plumbing NYC Manhattan | 58 | 4.9★ (76) | New York City, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Emergency Heights Plumbing LIC | 58 | 5.0★ (71) | Long Island City, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Concrete Washout Systems NY/NJ/PA | 58 | 4.1★ (9) | Paterson | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (3,876) | Jersey City, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (1,704) | Bergenfield, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Dr. Drip Plumbing and Heating | 57 | 4.9★ (849) | Westwood, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Precision Landworks | 56 | 5.0★ (36) | Morristown, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Rooter Experts and Drain Cleaning | 56 | 4.9★ (375) | Carlstadt, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | RR Plumbing Roto-Rooter | 56 | 4.8★ (1,583) | Union City, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (1,574) | Yonkers, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 239 best excavating contractors in Paterson, 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 Long Island City, 17 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Paterson
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Jersey City, 14 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,876 Google reviews, the most in Paterson.
Based in Bergenfield, 9 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,704 Google reviews.
Based in Westwood, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 849 Google reviews.
Based in Morristown, 19 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Carlstadt, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 375 Google reviews.
Based in Union City, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,583 Google reviews.
Based in Yonkers, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,574 Google reviews.
Based in Fairfield, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 196 Google reviews.
Based in New York City, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Passaic, 5 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 163 Google reviews.
Based in Chestnut Ridge, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
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 Jersey City, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in North Arlington, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 172 Google reviews.
Based in Hunts Point, 19 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,275 Google reviews.
Based in North Haledon, 3 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Budd Lake, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Lincoln Park, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
#22 JS BUILDERS LLC
Based in Clifton, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Nanuet, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 515 Google reviews.
Based in Fair Lawn, 3 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 55 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in East Orange, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 177 Google reviews.
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 Paterson
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A 2 Reliable Construction LLC | 3.0★ (2) | In Paterson |
| A+ Roofer Paterson | 5.0★ (3) | In Paterson |
| Alphagistics LLC | In Paterson | |
| Automated HVAC Repair Paterson | In Paterson | |
| Azimuthal HVAC Repair Paterson | In Paterson | |
| Certified Hammer Construction LLC | 4.8★ (16) | In Paterson |
| Frailyn construction | 1.0★ (1) | In Paterson |
| Hi Quality Contracting LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Paterson |
| joe pinos contruction llc | 5.0★ (5) | In Paterson |
| Paterson Air Conditioning Repair Inc | 5.0★ (4) | In Paterson |
| Paterson City Roofing LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Paterson |
| Paterson Heating & Cooling | 5.0★ (7) | In Paterson |
| Paterson Restoration Service | 5.0★ (4) | In Paterson |
| PC General Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Paterson |
| Peak Roofing Repair Services Paterson | In Paterson | |
| PrimeClimate AC Experts | In Paterson | |
| Reliable HVAC Paterson | 5.0★ (3) | In Paterson |
| Sawyers Construction Services llc | 5.0★ (1) | In Paterson |
| SMJ Brothers Construction LLC | 5.0★ (7) | In Paterson |
| Symmetry Construction Corp. | 5.0★ (1) | In Paterson |
How we ranked Paterson excavating contractors
We scored 239 Paterson 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 Paterson 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 Paterson: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Paterson?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Paterson, NJ is Same Day Plumbing NYC Manhattan with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.9★ from 76 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Emergency Heights Plumbing LIC (#2) and Concrete Washout Systems NY/NJ/PA (#3) follow. We ranked 239 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Paterson?
ContractorsRanked ranks 239 excavating contractors serving Paterson, NJ. 1 of them is based in Paterson; 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 Paterson are open 24/7?
67 ranked excavating contractors in Paterson post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Same Day Plumbing NYC Manhattan (#1), Emergency Heights Plumbing LIC (#2) and Concrete Washout Systems NY/NJ/PA (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Paterson work on weekends?
151 of 239 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 96 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Same Day Plumbing NYC Manhattan (#1), Emergency Heights Plumbing LIC (#2) and Concrete Washout Systems NY/NJ/PA (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Paterson excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 239 rated excavating contractors in Paterson is 4.9★, with a median of 12 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 3,876 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Paterson count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Paterson 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 Paterson
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 239 excavating contractors serving Paterson.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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