60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 652 Google reviews.
Best Excavating Contractors in Princeton, NJ (2026)
153 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Princeton: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 60/100; 4.9★ from 652 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 153.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,630 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 153 ranked; ranked #8.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
153 Princeton excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 47 are open 24/7, 98 open Saturdays and 49 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 153 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Princeton at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 60 | 4.9★ (652) | Princeton | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (789) | Mercerville, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | G1 Excavation | 58 | 5.0★ (29) | Ewing, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (1,583) | Somerset, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Long Hill Contracting, LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (151) | Bridgewater, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Princeton Excavation | 57 | 5.0★ (14) | Princeton | Sat | — |
| 7 | Arrow Sewer and Drain | 57 | 4.9★ (848) | Middlesex, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (1,630) | Bristol, 20 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 9 | Superior Tank and Energy Co. | 56 | 4.9★ (169) | Bristol, 19 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Del Casale Excavating | 56 | 5.0★ (12) | New Brunswick, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 153 best excavating contractors in Princeton, 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 Mercerville, 7 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 789 Google reviews.
Based in Ewing, 12 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Somerset, 12 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,583 Google reviews.
Based in Bridgewater, 11 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 151 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Princeton
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Middlesex, 17 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 848 Google reviews.
Based in Bristol, 20 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,630 Google reviews, the most in Princeton.
Based in Bristol, 19 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 169 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in New Brunswick, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Bedminster, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 541 Google reviews.
Based in Hightstown, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Bridgewater, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Perth Amboy, 23 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 758 Google reviews.
Based in Dayton, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Freehold, 22 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 585 Google reviews.
Based in East Brunswick, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Hamilton Square, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Doylestown, 25 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 759 Google reviews.
Based in Burlington, 23 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 289 Google reviews.
Based in Bridgewater, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Levittown, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 416 Google reviews.
Based in Piscataway, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Levittown, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Princeton
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
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 153 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Princeton
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Air conditioning and HVAC Solutions Princeton | 5.0★ (1) | In Princeton |
| Brenner Drainage & Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Brunswick Site Solutions | In Princeton | |
| Budny Fuel Oil Co | In Princeton | |
| Chimney Sweeps Service of Princeton | In Princeton | |
| Gem Home Maintenance Inc. | 5.0★ (451) | In Princeton |
| Great Roofer Princeton | 5.0★ (6) | In Princeton |
| Green Way Landscape and Building Maintenance | 4.0★ (1) | In Princeton |
| Hzor Roofing Systems Princeton | In Princeton | |
| Jr Excavating & Pools Llc | 5.0★ (2) | In Princeton |
| KTK Construction LLC - Paving & Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Mustakas Contracting | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Prince Rubie | In Princeton | |
| Princeton Hills Chimney & Masonry | In Princeton | |
| Princeton Nurseries | In Princeton | |
| PuroClean of Princeton | In Princeton | |
| RenovateX Contractors Princeton NJ | 5.0★ (3) | In Princeton |
| Roofvexa Solutions | In Princeton | |
| Scheideler Excavating Co Inc | In Princeton | |
| Tavorexen Repair Solutions | In Princeton |
How we ranked Princeton excavating contractors
We scored 153 Princeton 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 Princeton 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 Princeton: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Princeton?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Princeton, NJ is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.9★ from 652 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and G1 Excavation (#3) follow. We ranked 153 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Princeton?
ContractorsRanked ranks 153 excavating contractors serving Princeton, NJ. 5 of them are based in Princeton; 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 Princeton are open 24/7?
47 ranked excavating contractors in Princeton post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and G1 Excavation (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Princeton work on weekends?
98 of 153 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 49 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and G1 Excavation (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Princeton excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 153 rated excavating contractors in Princeton is 4.9★, with a median of 11 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,630 reviews, and ranks #8. 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 Princeton count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Princeton 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 Princeton
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 153 excavating contractors serving Princeton.
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