57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 849 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Ramsey, NJ (2026)
227 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Ramsey: Dr. Drip Plumbing and Heating, CR Score 57/100; 4.9★ from 849 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Hmp Excavating and Landscaping Inc, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 227.
- 9
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 3,876 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 227 ranked; ranked #9.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
227 Ramsey excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 58 are open 24/7, 137 open Saturdays and 81 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 227 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Ramsey at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Drip Plumbing and Heating | 57 | 4.9★ (849) | Westwood, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Hmp Excavating and Landscaping Inc | 57 | 5.0★ (11) | Chestnut Ridge, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (1,704) | Bergenfield, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (515) | Nanuet, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Emergency Heights Plumbing LIC | 56 | 5.0★ (71) | Long Island City, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Same Day Plumbing NYC Manhattan | 56 | 4.9★ (76) | New York City, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Kevin Stokes Excavating | 56 | 4.7★ (12) | Spring Valley, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (1,574) | Yonkers, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (3,876) | Jersey City, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 10 | Concrete Washout Systems NY/NJ/PA | 55 | 4.1★ (9) | Paterson, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 227 best excavating contractors in Ramsey, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Chestnut Ridge, 7 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bergenfield, 12 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,704 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nanuet, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 515 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Long Island City, 24 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New York City, 23 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Spring Valley, 5 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Yonkers, 17 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,574 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jersey City, 23 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,876 Google reviews, the most in Ramsey.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Paterson, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ramsey
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 170 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ringwood, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carlstadt, 16 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 375 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Park Ridge, 6 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Union City, 23 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,583 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hunts Point, 23 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,275 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Haledon, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mamaroneck, 22 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,070 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New York City, 23 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairfield, 16 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 196 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in White Plains, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 648 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ringwood, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 146 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscape designer”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ossining, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 360 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Woodcliff Lake, 5 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mahwah, 3 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability 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 227 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Ramsey
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Antonelli Construction Inc | 1.5★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Cedarvale Drywall Patching | In Ramsey | |
| Empire Excavating, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Ramsey |
| Frank Semeraro Construction Co., Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Gorilla Property Services | 5.0★ (7) | In Ramsey |
| GW Corp | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| J D Backhoe & Trucking Services | 3.5★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Jon-Lin Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| JS EXCAVATING | 1.0★ (1) | In Ramsey |
| KCM Construction LLC | 4.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Kelly Donahue Contracting | 3.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Nuccio Construction, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Olson Excavation | 3.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Race Excavation Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| RGM Builders | 5.0★ (5) | In Ramsey |
| SA GREEN LANDSCAPING LLC | 5.0★ (7) | In Ramsey |
| Stila Landscaping and Excavating Corp | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Super Excavating | 3.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| TTL Services LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Turco Golf Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
How we ranked Ramsey excavating contractors
We scored 227 Ramsey 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 Ramsey 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 Ramsey: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Ramsey?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Ramsey, NJ is Dr. Drip Plumbing and Heating with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 4.9★ from 849 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Hmp Excavating and Landscaping Inc (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 227 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Ramsey?
ContractorsRanked ranks 227 excavating contractors serving Ramsey, NJ. 1 of them is based in Ramsey; 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 Ramsey are open 24/7?
58 ranked excavating contractors in Ramsey post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Dr. Drip Plumbing and Heating (#1), Hmp Excavating and Landscaping Inc (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Ramsey work on weekends?
137 of 227 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 81 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Dr. Drip Plumbing and Heating (#1), Hmp Excavating and Landscaping Inc (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Ramsey excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 227 rated excavating contractors in Ramsey is 4.9★, with a median of 11 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 3,876 reviews, and ranks #9. 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 Ramsey count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Ramsey 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 Ramsey
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 227 excavating contractors serving Ramsey.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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