60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 572 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Boulder, CO (2026)
104 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Boulder: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 60/100; 4.8★ from 572 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Dirty Paws Excavation, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 104.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,492 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 104 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
104 Boulder excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 20 are open 24/7, 49 open Saturdays and 27 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 104 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Boulder at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 60 | 4.8★ (572) | Boulder | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Dirty Paws Excavation | 59 | 5.0★ (9) | Boulder | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (1,492) | Arvada, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Tom Perry Contracting, LLC. | 55 | 4.9★ (26) | Golden, 9 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Dig Excavation Inc. | 55 | 4.7★ (65) | Denver, 13 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Bio Terra Constructors Inc | 55 | 4.4★ (7) | Boulder | — | — |
| 7 | E-Z Excavating, Inc. | 54 | 3.9★ (28) | Frederick, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Plumb Pros Inc | 54 | 4.6★ (678) | Arvada, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | All Sewer and Plumbing Services LLC | 54 | 4.9★ (172) | Westminster, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Dr. Drain | Drain Cleaning | Plumber | Sewer & Water Excavation | 54 | 4.7★ (129) | Boulder | — | — |
The 104 best excavating contractors in Boulder, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Boulder
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arvada, 17 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,492 Google reviews, the most in Boulder.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Golden, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Denver, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Boulder
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Frederick, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arvada, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 678 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Westminster, 16 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 172 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Boulder
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 129 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Commerce City, 25 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 616 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Longmont, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Denver, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arvada, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arvada, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Broomfield, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 66 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Berthoud, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 223 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Longmont, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Longmont, 14 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Columbine, 8 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 61 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Berthoud, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Broomfield, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
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Based in Golden, 9 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Erie, 15 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Longmont, 14 mi away
51/100CR 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.
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 104 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Boulder
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Anderson-Garcia Construction | 3.5★ (8) | In Boulder |
| Arvano Boulder HVAC Repair | 5.0★ (2) | In Boulder |
| Boonstra Excavation LLC | In Boulder | |
| Boulder Window Wells | 5.0★ (1) | In Boulder |
| Elavor HVAC Repair Boulder | 5.0★ (3) | In Boulder |
| Foothills Excavating | In Boulder | |
| Garage Door Repair Boulder | In Boulder | |
| Garnet HVAC Repair Boulder | 5.0★ (3) | In Boulder |
| Hardcastle Land and Home | In Boulder | |
| Hughes Construction Co | In Boulder | |
| HVAC Repair Boulder | 5.0★ (2) | In Boulder |
| Karavo HVAC Repair Boulder | 5.0★ (2) | In Boulder |
| Moonbeam Boulder | In Boulder | |
| Nevaro HVAC Repair Boulder | 5.0★ (2) | In Boulder |
| Philip 1, LLC | In Boulder | |
| Rated Boulder Gutter Repair | In Boulder | |
| Ron Monahan Construction Inc | In Boulder | |
| Selano HVAC Repair Boulder | 5.0★ (2) | In Boulder |
| Ularo HVAC Repair Boulder | 5.0★ (4) | In Boulder |
| Xavino HVAC Repair Boulder | 5.0★ (2) | In Boulder |
How we ranked Boulder excavating contractors
We scored 104 Boulder 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 8, 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 Boulder 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 Boulder: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Boulder?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Boulder, CO is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.8★ from 572 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Dirty Paws Excavation (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 104 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 8, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Boulder?
ContractorsRanked ranks 104 excavating contractors serving Boulder, CO. 4 of them are based in Boulder; 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 Boulder are open 24/7?
20 ranked excavating contractors in Boulder post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Dirty Paws Excavation (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Boulder work on weekends?
49 of 104 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 27 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Dirty Paws Excavation (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Boulder excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 104 rated excavating contractors in Boulder is 4.8★, with a median of 12 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,492 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 Boulder count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Boulder 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 Boulder
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 104 excavating contractors serving Boulder.
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