59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Scotch Plains, NJ (2026)
223 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Scotch Plains: Precision Landworks, CR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 223.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 3,876 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 223 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
223 Scotch Plains excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 60 are open 24/7, 143 open Saturdays and 78 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 223 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Scotch Plains at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Precision Landworks | 59 | 5.0★ (36) | Morristown, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.9★ (625) | Rahway, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Arrow Sewer and Drain | 57 | 4.9★ (848) | Middlesex, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Jack’s Excavation & Construction | 57 | 5.0★ (55) | Budd Lake, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (3,876) | Jersey City, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 6 | Same Day Plumbing NYC Manhattan | 57 | 4.9★ (76) | New York City, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (1,583) | Somerset, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Emergency Heights Plumbing LIC | 56 | 5.0★ (71) | Long Island City, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (758) | Perth Amboy, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | SALINAS SUPREME EXCAVATING | 56 | 4.7★ (25) | Elizabeth, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 223 best excavating contractors in Scotch Plains, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Rahway, 6 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 625 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Middlesex, 9 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 848 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Budd Lake, 13 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jersey City, 18 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,876 Google reviews, the most in Scotch Plains.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New York City, 21 mi away
57/100CR 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 Somerset, 14 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Long Island City, 24 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Perth Amboy, 11 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 758 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elizabeth, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bridgewater, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Berkeley Heights, 3 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 98 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Plainfield, 4 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 122 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brooklyn, 22 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,094 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plainfield, 3 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ 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 Bayonne, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jersey City, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Orange, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 177 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Union City, 22 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Brooklyn, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 758 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elizabeth, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Lincoln Park, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Fairfield, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 East Brunswick, 16 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 47 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
54/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
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 223 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Scotch Plains
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bobcat Construction | 3.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Deluxe Drywall | In Scotch Plains | |
| Euc Corporation | 3.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Fame Construction Management | In Scotch Plains | |
| Franklin Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Galbraith Frank | 4.0★ (1) | In Scotch Plains |
| GW Corp | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Hugerich Construction, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Jr Excavating & Pools Llc | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Lizza Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Mustakas Contracting | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| On-Line Contracting Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Penn Bower | In Scotch Plains | |
| Plainside Chimney Sweep Works | 5.0★ (1) | In Scotch Plains |
| Primerano Contracting Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Smolder Construction | 3.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Supreme Repair Solutions | In Scotch Plains | |
| Teramax LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Tierno & Sons Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Tricon Excavating, Llc | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
How we ranked Scotch Plains excavating contractors
We scored 223 Scotch Plains 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 Scotch Plains 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 Scotch Plains: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Scotch Plains?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Scotch Plains, NJ is Precision Landworks with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Arrow Sewer and Drain (#3) follow. We ranked 223 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Scotch Plains?
ContractorsRanked ranks 223 excavating contractors serving Scotch Plains, NJ. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Scotch Plains are open 24/7?
60 ranked excavating contractors in Scotch Plains post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Precision Landworks (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Arrow Sewer and Drain (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Scotch Plains work on weekends?
143 of 223 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 78 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Precision Landworks (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Arrow Sewer and Drain (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Scotch Plains excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 223 rated excavating contractors in Scotch Plains is 4.8★, with a median of 13 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 3,876 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Scotch Plains count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Scotch Plains 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 Scotch Plains
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 223 excavating contractors serving Scotch Plains.
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