59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Reading, PA (2026)
48 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Reading: J Wood Excavating and Contracting LLC, CR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Weikel Construction LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 48.
- 19
Most-reviewed: Hydroscapes, 103 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 48 ranked; ranked #19.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
48 Reading excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 26 open Saturdays and 12 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 48 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Reading at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J Wood Excavating and Contracting LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (18) | Limerick, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Weikel Construction LLC | 58 | 4.9★ (27) | Reading | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | EarthMatters L.L.C. | 58 | 5.0★ (7) | Reading | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Ranck Plumbing, Heating, AC & Excavation | 57 | 4.8★ (54) | Ephrata, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Berks Forestry Mulching LLC - Land Clearing | 57 | 5.0★ (56) | Kutztown, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Meyer Property Maintenance | 57 | 4.9★ (38) | Limerick, 20 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Rotonda Excavating | 57 | 5.0★ (34) | Phoenixville, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Schlouch Incorporated | 56 | 4.1★ (41) | Blandon, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | W R Friel Excavating/Gilbertsville Landscape Supply | 56 | 4.4★ (29) | Limerick, 17 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | J & J Services - Demolition, Excavating, General Construction | 55 | 5.0★ (12) | Ephrata, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 48 best excavating contractors in Reading, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Reading
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Reading
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ephrata, 19 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 54 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kutztown, 16 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 56 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Limerick, 20 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Phoenixville, 22 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Blandon, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Limerick, 17 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ephrata, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pottstown, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Reading
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 39 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Paoli, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Allentown, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wyomissing, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Bedminster, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Limerick, 23 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Phoenixville, 23 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 51 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#19 Hydroscapes
Based in Pottstown, 20 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 103 Google reviews, the most in Reading.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pottstown, 20 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Reading
51/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chester Springs, 24 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#23 Shirk Excavating
Based in Kutztown, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Reading
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Reading
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 48 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #48, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
Also serving Reading
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 717 Underground LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Abbadusky Environmental Services | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Black Diamond Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Blue Root Landscape Design | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Blue Water Construction Services, Inc. | 3.7★ (3) | In Reading |
| Civitella Services LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Fleck Construction Co | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Hurst Excavating Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| John Dean Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| L&S General Construction. Inc | In Reading | |
| Lamar Huber Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Long Brothers Construction Services LLC | 11 mi | |
| R & F Excavating Company | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Reinerts Earthworks | 13 mi | |
| Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | In Reading | |
| Schells Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Reading |
| Schnellman Excavating Inc. | 4.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Walsh Excavation LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Xtreme Excavating | In Reading | |
| Zimmerman Excavating of Ephrata, Inc. | 3.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
How we ranked Reading excavating contractors
We scored 48 Reading 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 Reading 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 Reading: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Reading?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Reading, PA is J Wood Excavating and Contracting LLC with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Weikel Construction LLC (#2) and EarthMatters L.L.C. (#3) follow. We ranked 48 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Reading?
ContractorsRanked ranks 48 excavating contractors serving Reading, PA. 8 of them are based in Reading; 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 Reading are open 24/7?
7 ranked excavating contractors in Reading post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Weikel Construction LLC (#2), EarthMatters L.L.C. (#3) and Ranck Plumbing, Heating, AC & Excavation (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Reading work on weekends?
26 of 48 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 12 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are J Wood Excavating and Contracting LLC (#1), Weikel Construction LLC (#2) and Ranck Plumbing, Heating, AC & Excavation (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Reading excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 48 rated excavating contractors in Reading is 5.0★, with a median of 9 reviews. Hydroscapes has the most, 103 reviews, and ranks #19. 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 Reading count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Reading 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 Reading
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 48 excavating contractors serving Reading.
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