58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 789 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Trenton, NJ (2026)
136 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Trenton: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 58/100; 4.8★ from 789 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): G1 Excavation, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 136.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 3,739 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 136 ranked; ranked #9.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
136 Trenton excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 44 are open 24/7, 83 open Saturdays and 50 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 136 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Trenton at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (789) | Mercerville, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | G1 Excavation | 58 | 5.0★ (29) | Ewing, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Superior Tank and Energy Co. | 58 | 4.9★ (169) | Bristol, 10 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (1,630) | Bristol, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Mini Backhoe Services | 56 | 5.0★ (75) | Oreland, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | River Rock Excavating | 56 | 5.0★ (5) | Hamilton Square, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Crush Point Demolition | 56 | 5.0★ (52) | Philadelphia, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Burlington Drain Cleaning By Davis Plumbing | 55 | 5.0★ (289) | Burlington, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.8★ (3,739) | Philadelphia, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 10 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.9★ (652) | Princeton, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 136 best excavating contractors in Trenton, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Ewing, 11 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bristol, 10 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 169 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bristol, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,630 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oreland, 24 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hamilton Square, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Philadelphia, 25 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burlington, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 289 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Philadelphia, 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,739 Google reviews, the most in Trenton.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Princeton, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 652 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Levittown, 10 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 Levittown, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 416 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#13 SRM Contracting
Based in Levittown, 2 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Levittown, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 105 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hatboro, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 997 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Somerset, 22 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Mahwah, 10 mi away
54/100CR 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.
#18 Ted Dolci Inc
Based in Trenton
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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.
Based in Trenton
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ 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 Bridgewater, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 151 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Doylestown, 22 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 759 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mount Holly, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 355 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairless Hills, 3 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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.
Based in Hightstown, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 New Brunswick, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 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 136 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Trenton
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&A Roofing Construction L.L.C | 5.0★ (1) | In Trenton |
| ANDREWS HANDY CONSTRUCTION LLC | In Trenton | |
| Day Valley Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Trenton |
| Diamond AC Repair Trenton | In Trenton | |
| DRC502construcionLLC | 5.0★ (6) | In Trenton |
| Global Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Trenton |
| Heritage Roofing Repair Services Trenton | In Trenton | |
| JAD construction llc | 5.0★ (2) | In Trenton |
| John's Roofing & Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Trenton |
| JRM Construction Co | 2.0★ (3) | In Trenton |
| Normetal Nova Roofing Contractor Trenton, NJ | 5.0★ (1) | In Trenton |
| Quality Choice Construction Group llc | 5.0★ (3) | In Trenton |
| Renvorix Repair Specialists Trenton | In Trenton | |
| Resolve Waterline & Sewer Replacement | 5.0★ (1) | In Trenton |
| Trenton Concrete & Masonry | 5.0★ (1) | In Trenton |
| Trenton Tavexora Repair Specialists | In Trenton | |
| Trigar Construction and Maintenance LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Trenton |
| US North Construction LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Trenton |
| Warrior Construction LLC | In Trenton | |
| Wayos Construction LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Trenton |
How we ranked Trenton excavating contractors
We scored 136 Trenton 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 Trenton 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 Trenton: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Trenton?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Trenton, NJ is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.8★ from 789 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. G1 Excavation (#2) and Superior Tank and Energy Co. (#3) follow. We ranked 136 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Trenton?
ContractorsRanked ranks 136 excavating contractors serving Trenton, NJ. 4 of them are based in Trenton; 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 Trenton are open 24/7?
44 ranked excavating contractors in Trenton post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), G1 Excavation (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Trenton work on weekends?
83 of 136 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 50 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), G1 Excavation (#2) and Superior Tank and Energy Co. (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Trenton excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 136 rated excavating contractors in Trenton is 4.9★, with a median of 12 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 3,739 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 Trenton count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Trenton 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 Trenton
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 136 excavating contractors serving Trenton.
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