61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Best Excavating Contractors in Toms River, NJ (2026)
50 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Toms River: John de Rouville, CR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Lighthouse Land Clearing & Excavating, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 50.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Tree Ya Later, 121 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 50 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
50 Toms River excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 15 are open 24/7, 33 open Saturdays and 17 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 50 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Toms River at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John de Rouville | 61 | 5.0★ (16) | Toms River | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Lighthouse Land Clearing & Excavating | 60 | 5.0★ (20) | East Brunswick, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Pyramid Roofing & Renovations LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (75) | Lakewood, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Jersey Shore Septic And Sewer LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (86) | Beachwood, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Tree Ya Later | 58 | 5.0★ (121) | Asbury Park, 4 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 6 | American Outdoor Services LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (43) | Crestwood Village, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | JM STORK LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (4) | Forked River, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | AJV Landscape and Design LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (34) | Toms River | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Professional Bamboo Landscapers LLC | 56 | 4.9★ (69) | Toms River | Sat | — |
| 10 | Hydroscience Group | 56 | 4.9★ (120) | Bayville, 3 mi away | — | — |
The 50 best excavating contractors in Toms River, 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 East Brunswick, 7 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Lakewood, 8 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 75 Google reviews.
Based in Beachwood, 6 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 86 Google reviews.
Based in Asbury Park, 4 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 121 Google reviews, the most in Toms River.
Based in Crestwood Village, 9 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
#7 JM STORK LLC
Based in Forked River, 7 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Toms River
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews.
Based in Toms River
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 69 Google reviews.
Based in Bayville, 3 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 120 Google reviews.
Based in Ocean Acres, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews.
Based in Manasquan, 4 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Freehold, 4 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews.
Based in Freehold, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based in Toms River
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 54 Google reviews.
Based in Belmar, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
#17 R & G Paving Inc
Based in Holiday City-Berkeley, 7 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 53 Google reviews.
Based in Freehold, 7 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Freehold, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based in Belmar, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 115 Google reviews.
Based in Freehold, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews.
Based in Toms River
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews.
#23 Mab LandWorks
Based in Crestwood Village, 14 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Forked River, 8 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Marlboro, 19 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
All 50 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
Also serving Toms River
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 Toms River | In Toms River | |
| Air conditioning and HVAC Solutions Toms River | In Toms River | |
| Alco Junk Removal | 5.0★ (12) | In Toms River |
| All American Excavating LLC. | 5.0★ (1) | In Toms River |
| Apex Demo Group | 5.0★ (5) | In Toms River |
| Asphalt Paving Toms River | In Toms River | |
| Black River Contracting | In Toms River | |
| Bleu Print Construction | In Toms River | |
| Camillo Papa Marine llc | 5.0★ (1) | In Toms River |
| CSM Construction | 5.0★ (3) | In Toms River |
| Formia Stoneworks | In Toms River | |
| Genesis Asphalt Company | In Toms River | |
| GFH Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Toms River |
| HDZ Construction Company LLC | In Toms River | |
| M&S Construction Services | 5.0★ (2) | In Toms River |
| NJ Special Construction LLC | In Toms River | |
| PrimeFlue Chimney Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Toms River |
| Toms River Roofing | 5.0★ (5) | In Toms River |
| Toms River Roofing | 5.0★ (1) | In Toms River |
| Vortex Proove Construction Solutions | In Toms River |
How we ranked Toms River excavating contractors
We scored 50 Toms River 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 Toms River 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 Toms River: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Toms River?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Toms River, NJ is John de Rouville with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Lighthouse Land Clearing & Excavating (#2) and Pyramid Roofing & Renovations LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 50 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Toms River?
ContractorsRanked ranks 50 excavating contractors serving Toms River, NJ. 8 of them are based in Toms River; 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 Toms River are open 24/7?
15 ranked excavating contractors in Toms River post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are John de Rouville (#1), Lighthouse Land Clearing & Excavating (#2) and Pyramid Roofing & Renovations LLC (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Toms River work on weekends?
33 of 50 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 17 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are John de Rouville (#1), Lighthouse Land Clearing & Excavating (#2) and Pyramid Roofing & Renovations LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Toms River excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 50 rated excavating contractors in Toms River is 5.0★, with a median of 16 reviews. Tree Ya Later has the most, 121 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 Toms River count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Toms River 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 Toms River
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 50 excavating contractors serving Toms River.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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