59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in West Milford, NJ (2026)
184 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in West Milford: DirtWorx Excavating, LLC, CR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Richard J Cosh Excavating Inc, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 184.
- 16
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,704 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 184 ranked; ranked #16.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
184 West Milford excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 35 are open 24/7, 113 open Saturdays and 60 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 184 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in West Milford at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DirtWorx Excavating, LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (24) | West Milford | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Richard J Cosh Excavating Inc | 58 | 4.0★ (8) | West Milford | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Decker Excavating | 57 | 5.0★ (14) | West Milford | — | — |
| 4 | P & W Excavating | 57 | 4.7★ (14) | West Milford | — | — |
| 5 | Excavating New Jersey LLC | 56 | 4.9★ (48) | West Milford | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | M & B Trucking & Excavating | 56 | 2.0★ (4) | West Milford | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | CM Reilly Contracting LLC | 56 | 4.0★ (8) | West Milford | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Over The Edge Excavating | 56 | 5.0★ (9) | West Milford | — | — |
| 9 | Breaking Ground Earthworks | 56 | 5.0★ (5) | Fair Lawn, 1 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | VJS Enterprises LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (8) | Ringwood, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
The 184 best excavating contractors in West Milford, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in West Milford
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Milford
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in West Milford
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in West Milford
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Milford
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Milford
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Milford
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Fair Lawn, 1 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Ringwood, 5 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 West Milford
56/100CR 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 Ringwood, 4 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 146 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscape designer”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Milford
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Milford
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Westwood, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 849 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bergenfield, 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,704 Google reviews, the most in West Milford.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Milford
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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.
#18 Ace Excavating
Based in West Milford
55/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kiryas Joel, 19 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New City, 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Milford
55/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chestnut Ridge, 19 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Budd Lake, 25 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Nanuet, 19 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 515 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Milford
54/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
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 184 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving West Milford
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AJF Construction | 1.0★ (1) | In West Milford |
| Albert Excavating & Dredging | In West Milford | |
| Antonelli Construction Inc | 1.5★ (2) | 12 mi |
| GW Corp | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| KCM Construction LLC | 4.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Kramerica Services LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In West Milford |
| Leoni Construction CO. | 5.0★ (4) | In West Milford |
| Maple Leaf Landscaping & Excavating, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In West Milford |
| Nuccio Construction, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Olson Excavation | 3.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| R&S Excavation LLC | In West Milford | |
| RJS Industries | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Super Excavating | In West Milford | |
| Super Excavating | 3.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Three Rivers Contracting | 5.0★ (43) | In West Milford |
| Turco Golf Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| URCPRO | 5.0★ (11) | In West Milford |
| Valkay Construction | 5.0★ (12) | In West Milford |
| Vander Hey Excavating LLC | In West Milford | |
| Vreeland Excavating Corporation | In West Milford |
How we ranked West Milford excavating contractors
We scored 184 West Milford 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 West Milford 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 West Milford: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in West Milford?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in West Milford, NJ is DirtWorx Excavating, LLC with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Richard J Cosh Excavating Inc (#2) and Decker Excavating (#3) follow. We ranked 184 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in West Milford?
ContractorsRanked ranks 184 excavating contractors serving West Milford, NJ. 21 of them are based in West Milford; 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 West Milford are open 24/7?
35 ranked excavating contractors in West Milford post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Richard J Cosh Excavating Inc (#2), M & B Trucking & Excavating (#6) and Breaking Ground Earthworks (#9). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in West Milford work on weekends?
113 of 184 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 60 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are DirtWorx Excavating, LLC (#1), Richard J Cosh Excavating Inc (#2) and Excavating New Jersey LLC (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do West Milford excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 184 rated excavating contractors in West Milford is 4.9★, with a median of 11 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,704 reviews, and ranks #16. 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 West Milford count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the West Milford 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 West Milford
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 184 excavating contractors serving West Milford.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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