57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Wilkes-Barre, PA (2026)
43 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Wilkes-Barre: TopNotch Construction, CR Score 57/100; 4.5★ from 52 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 43.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,592 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 43 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
43 Wilkes-Barre excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 29 open Saturdays and 13 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 43 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Wilkes-Barre at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TopNotch Construction | 57 | 4.5★ (52) | Back Mountain, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | RBR Earthworks | 57 | 5.0★ (20) | Back Mountain, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (1,592) | Scranton, 19 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 4 | Brdaric Excavating Inc | 55 | 4.9★ (7) | Wilkes-Barre | Sat | — |
| 5 | R.N. Fitch & Sons | 55 | 4.7★ (79) | Back Mountain, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Salci Construction | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | Wilkes-Barre | — | — |
| 7 | American Rooter | 54 | 4.9★ (686) | Hazleton, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | TCR Solutions Excavation | 53 | 5.0★ (8) | Archbald, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Cardona outdoor services LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (3) | Scranton, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Z&S Construction L.L.C. | 53 | 4.9★ (58) | Hazleton, 23 mi away | Sat | — |
The 43 best excavating contractors in Wilkes-Barre, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Back Mountain, 8 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Scranton, 19 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,592 Google reviews, the most in Wilkes-Barre.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilkes-Barre
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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.
Based in Back Mountain, 7 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Wilkes-Barre
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Hazleton, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 686 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Archbald, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Hazleton, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Exeter, 3 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Pittston, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Scranton, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Back Mountain, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Scranton, 20 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Wilkes-Barre
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Old Forge, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Exeter, 12 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Scranton, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Scranton, 23 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Hazleton, 20 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Scranton, 20 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Archbald, 7 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 40 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Scranton, 14 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Olyphant, 22 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
All 43 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #43, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | American Asphalt Paving | 49 | 3.8★ (33) | In Wilkes-Barre |
| 27 | Hazleton Materials LLC | 49 | 4.3★ (9) | 18 mi |
| 28 | Chad Wheeler Excavating LLC | 49 | 5.0★ (3) | 22 mi |
| 29 | JR & Sons Recycling | 49 | 4.4★ (16) | 2 mi |
| 30 | West Mountain Excavating | 48 | 5.0★ (4) | 24 mi |
| 31 | F&T Excavating & Landscaping LLC. | 47 | 5.0★ (18) | 23 mi |
| 32 | B&B Tree Service | 47 | 4.4★ (22) | 24 mi |
| 33 | Ace Blacktopping Inc | 47 | 3.7★ (3) | 17 mi |
| 34 | Freeman the Treeman LLC | 47 | 4.8★ (60) | 22 mi |
| 35 | Merut Construction | 47 | 4.0★ (4) | 4 mi |
| 36 | BEX Backyards | 46 | 5.0★ (13) | 16 mi |
| 37 | Four Seasons Grounds Care Inc | 46 | 4.6★ (18) | 24 mi |
| 38 | Napoliello Masonry | 46 | 4.9★ (18) | 20 mi |
| 39 | Four Seasons Ground Care | 45 | 4.0★ (4) | 18 mi |
| 40 | Biagi Construction LLC- Concrete, Masonry, Hardscape and Snow Plowing | 44 | 4.5★ (8) | 18 mi |
| 41 | 924 Landscape Supply | 44 | 4.4★ (17) | 21 mi |
| 42 | Champion All Care | 43 | 5.0★ (5) | 23 mi |
| 43 | Smart Recycling | 42 | 3.5★ (6) | 17 mi |
Also serving Wilkes-Barre
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 |
|---|---|---|
| C & D Angelo LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Cleveland Enterprise Llc | In Wilkes-Barre | |
| Corgan Contracting Co | In Wilkes-Barre | |
| Deaza General Construction LLc | In Wilkes-Barre | |
| Evans Excavating Co | In Wilkes-Barre | |
| Franchelli Enterprises Inc. | 4.1★ (14) | In Wilkes-Barre |
| HAC Construction LLC | 5.0★ (7) | In Wilkes-Barre |
| John Dulsky General Contractor | In Wilkes-Barre | |
| Junior Chopka Construction | In Wilkes-Barre | |
| Masco Contractor Services | In Wilkes-Barre | |
| NEPA Construction Specialists | In Wilkes-Barre | |
| Northeast Energy Co | In Wilkes-Barre | |
| pascucci services | In Wilkes-Barre | |
| Reidstruction | 5.0★ (9) | In Wilkes-Barre |
| Resilience Construction LLC | 5.0★ (5) | In Wilkes-Barre |
| Sam's construction | In Wilkes-Barre | |
| Sams Construction HECC LLC | In Wilkes-Barre | |
| Smallcomb Construction | 1.0★ (1) | In Wilkes-Barre |
| T.E. Spall & Son | 4.9★ (338) | In Wilkes-Barre |
| Webb’s Lawn and General Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Wilkes-Barre |
How we ranked Wilkes-Barre excavating contractors
We scored 43 Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Wilkes-Barre?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Wilkes-Barre, PA is TopNotch Construction with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 4.5★ from 52 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. RBR Earthworks (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 43 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Wilkes-Barre?
ContractorsRanked ranks 43 excavating contractors serving Wilkes-Barre, PA. 4 of them are based in Wilkes-Barre; 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 Wilkes-Barre are open 24/7?
7 ranked excavating contractors in Wilkes-Barre post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3), TCR Solutions Excavation (#8) and Cardona outdoor services LLC (#9). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Wilkes-Barre work on weekends?
29 of 43 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 13 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are TopNotch Construction (#1), RBR Earthworks (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Wilkes-Barre excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 43 rated excavating contractors in Wilkes-Barre is 4.8★, with a median of 13 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,592 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Wilkes-Barre count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 43 excavating contractors serving Wilkes-Barre.
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