60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 94 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Phillipsburg, NJ (2026)
90 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Phillipsburg: Edge Landscaping and Excavation, CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 94 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 90.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter, 1,126 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 90 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
90 Phillipsburg excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 14 are open 24/7, 53 open Saturdays and 28 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 90 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Phillipsburg at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edge Landscaping and Excavation | 60 | 5.0★ (94) | Bangor, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter | 57 | 4.9★ (1,126) | Allentown, 19 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Van Syckle Construction | 56 | 4.8★ (5) | Phillipsburg | — | — |
| 4 | AV Excavations, LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (28) | Bethlehem, 13 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | DFM Landscape & Excavation | 55 | 5.0★ (45) | Allentown, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.9★ (541) | Bedminster, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.8★ (37) | Easton, 2 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Brandenburg Industrial Services Co | 55 | 4.5★ (17) | Bethlehem, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Heartfelt Property Services LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | Easton, 3 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Lehigh Valley Excavating | 54 | 5.0★ (5) | Hellertown, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 90 best excavating contractors in Phillipsburg, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
#2 Roto-Rooter
Based in Allentown, 19 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,126 Google reviews, the most in Phillipsburg.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Phillipsburg
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Bethlehem, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Allentown, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bedminster, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 541 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Easton, 2 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 37 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bethlehem, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Easton, 3 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Hellertown, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hellertown, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Phillipsburg
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bangor, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bethlehem, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Bethlehem, 14 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Allentown, 14 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Quakertown, 17 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Whitehall Township, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bedminster, 18 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Whitehall Township, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Easton, 4 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Whitehall Township, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 342 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Stroudsburg, 21 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Bedminster, 23 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Bethlehem, 11 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt 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 90 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Phillipsburg
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ads Environmental Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| American Excavation Solutions LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| BARRERA’S LANDSCAPING & CONSTRUCTION LLC. | In Phillipsburg | |
| Boselli Hardwood Flooring Phillipsburg | 5.0★ (2) | In Phillipsburg |
| Broad Enterprises | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Broad Enterprises | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Cook Contracting, LLC | 1.0★ (1) | In Phillipsburg |
| E J Hill & Sons | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Earthtones Outdoors LLC. | 4.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Hunterdon Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Kipp Excavating And Construction, Llc | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Klingler Excavation Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Latshaw Excavating & Hauling | 4.5★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Lawn-In-Order | 4.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Mullenax Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Samson Septic & Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Phillipsburg |
| Schnellman Excavating Inc. | 4.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Sonic Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | In Phillipsburg |
| T.J. WAMBOLD INC. | 4.5★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Walters Excavating Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
How we ranked Phillipsburg excavating contractors
We scored 90 Phillipsburg 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 Phillipsburg 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 Phillipsburg: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Phillipsburg?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Phillipsburg, NJ is Edge Landscaping and Excavation with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 5.0★ from 94 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Roto-Rooter (#2) and Van Syckle Construction (#3) follow. We ranked 90 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Phillipsburg?
ContractorsRanked ranks 90 excavating contractors serving Phillipsburg, NJ. 2 of them are based in Phillipsburg; 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 Phillipsburg are open 24/7?
14 ranked excavating contractors in Phillipsburg post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter (#2), DFM Landscape & Excavation (#5) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Phillipsburg work on weekends?
53 of 90 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 28 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Edge Landscaping and Excavation (#1), Roto-Rooter (#2) and AV Excavations, LLC (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Phillipsburg excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 90 rated excavating contractors in Phillipsburg is 4.9★, with a median of 10 reviews. Roto-Rooter has the most, 1,126 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 Phillipsburg count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Phillipsburg 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 Phillipsburg
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 90 excavating contractors serving Phillipsburg.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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