61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,592 Google reviews, the most in Scranton.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Scranton, PA (2026)
52 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Scranton: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 1,592 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Cardona outdoor services LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 52.
- 9
Most-reviewed: RLE ENTERPRISES/TOWING & RECOVERY, 88 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 52 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #9.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
52 Scranton excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 10 are open 24/7, 32 open Saturdays and 17 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 52 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Scranton at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 61 | 4.8★ (1,592) | Scranton | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Zen-excavation LLC | 57 | 4.4★ (14) | Scranton | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Cardona outdoor services LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (3) | Scranton | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Fischer Brothers Excavating | 57 | 5.0★ (21) | Scranton | Sat | — |
| 5 | Rich Grillo Enterprise | 57 | 5.0★ (72) | Scranton | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | RBR Earthworks | 57 | 5.0★ (20) | Back Mountain, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | TCR Solutions Excavation | 57 | 5.0★ (8) | Archbald, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Avalanche Enterprises | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | Scranton | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | RLE ENTERPRISES/TOWING & RECOVERY | 55 | 4.5★ (88) | Scranton | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 10 | Winola Excavating | 55 | 3.7★ (3) | Scranton | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 52 best excavating contractors in Scranton, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Scranton
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Scranton
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Scranton
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Scranton
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Back Mountain, 8 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Archbald, 8 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Scranton
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Scranton
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 88 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Scranton
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Back Mountain, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Scranton
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Scranton
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Olyphant, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Exeter, 4 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Archbald, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Scranton
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Back Mountain, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Old Forge, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Scranton
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 60 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#21 JS Wright, LLC
Based in Carbondale, 15 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Archbald, 23 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Archbald, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pittston, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilkes-Barre, 15 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 7 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 52 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Scranton
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A-1 Hauling & Construction | 4.0★ (1) | In Scranton |
| A&J Badlands Construction | In Scranton | |
| Blue Sky HVAC Repair | In Scranton | |
| Bobcat of Scranton | In Scranton | |
| Bomershiem Excavating | 3.0★ (2) | In Scranton |
| Borrell Construction | 4.4★ (13) | In Scranton |
| Bowen Enterprises Inc | In Scranton | |
| Coleman Contracting Inc | In Scranton | |
| Corti Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | In Scranton |
| D & A Landscaping & Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Scranton |
| Empire Today - Scranton, PA | 4.8★ (42) | In Scranton |
| Endless Mountain Landscaping & Excavating | In Scranton | |
| G&B General Contractor | In Scranton | |
| Gillette Excavation | In Scranton | |
| J Sparrow Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Scranton |
| Powell's Excavating | In Scranton | |
| Reilly Landscaping-Excavating | 3.5★ (2) | In Scranton |
| SMC Hardscapes | 5.0★ (1) | In Scranton |
| Summit Site Solutions LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Scranton |
| Urash Enterprises Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Scranton |
How we ranked Scranton excavating contractors
We scored 52 Scranton 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 Scranton 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 Scranton: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Scranton?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Scranton, PA is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,592 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Zen-excavation LLC (#2) and Cardona outdoor services LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 52 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Scranton?
ContractorsRanked ranks 52 excavating contractors serving Scranton, PA. 15 of them are based in Scranton; 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 Scranton are open 24/7?
10 ranked excavating contractors in Scranton post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Cardona outdoor services LLC (#3) and Rich Grillo Enterprise (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Scranton work on weekends?
32 of 52 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 17 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Zen-excavation LLC (#2) and Cardona outdoor services LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Scranton excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 52 rated excavating contractors in Scranton is 4.8★, with a median of 9 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,592 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Scranton count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Scranton 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 Scranton
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 52 excavating contractors serving Scranton.
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