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Best Excavating Contractors in Cañon City, CO (2026)

19 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Cañon City: Arrowhead Excavation, CR Score 62/100; 4.7★ from 34 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 5:30 PM.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 19.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services, 63 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 19 ranked; ranked #2.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

19 Cañon City excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 19 rated businesses.

Top 10 excavating contractors in Cañon City at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Cañon City at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Arrowhead Excavation624.7★ (34)Cañon CitySatOverall
2Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services614.8★ (63)Cañon City24/7Emergencies, Most reviews
3Lippis Excavating614.4★ (21)Cañon City——
4Avalanche Excavating594.4★ (31)Cañon City——
5Gillis Excavating594.8★ (9)Cañon City——
6Townsend Plumbing & Heating LLC584.4★ (20)Cañon City——
7Elder's Excavating574.6★ (10)Cañon City——
8Rick's Pump Service, Inc.554.7★ (50)Cañon City——
9Finney Drilling & Excavating554.0★ (11)Cañon City——
10Agile Construction Services554.7★ (15)Pueblo, 21 mi awaySat · Evenings—

The 19 best excavating contractors in Cañon City, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Ranked #1 in Cañon City

    #1 Arrowhead Excavation

    Based in Cañon City

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 34 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 6:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1734 York Ave, Cañon City, CO 81212
    View profile for Arrowhead Excavation(719) 345-4105

  3. #3 Lippis Excavating

    Based in Cañon City

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 21 Google reviews
    Address
    910 Riverside Ave, Cañon City, CO 81212
    View profile for Lippis Excavating(719) 275-6170

  4. #4 Avalanche Excavating

    Based in Cañon City

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1135 Red Canyon Rd, Cañon City, CO 81212
    View profile for Avalanche Excavating(719) 275-5304

  5. #5 Gillis Excavating

    Based in Cañon City

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 9 Google reviews
    Address
    1055 Valley View Dr, Cañon City, CO 81212
    View profile for Gillis Excavating(719) 429-0722

  7. #7 Elder's Excavating

    Based in Cañon City

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Elder's Excavating(719) 372-6297

  10. #10 Agile Construction Services

    Based in Pueblo, 21 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–6 PM · Fri 7 AM–6:30 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Agile Construction Services(719) 415-3504

  12. #12 Wilson Excavation & Const

    Based in Colorado Springs, 12 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 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.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    531 8th St, Penrose, CO 81240
    View profile for Wilson Excavation & Const(719) 372-6868

  13. #13 Donovan Excavating

    Based in Cañon City

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Donovan Excavating(719) 431-9005

  14. #14 American Excavating LLC

    Based in Cañon City

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1510 Illinois Ave, Cañon City, CO 81212
    View profile for American Excavating LLC(719) 345-8448

  16. #16 Gold Leaf Plumbing

    Based in Cherry Hills Village, 23 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Gold Leaf Plumbing(720) 255-1194

  17. #17 Rhoades Construction

    Based in Cañon City

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1432 Cedar Ave, Cañon City, CO 81212
    View profile for Rhoades Construction(719) 371-9764

  18. #18 Kencor Excavation LLC

    Based in Cañon City

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    621 4th St, Penrose, CO 81240
    View profile for Kencor Excavation LLC(719) 779-2100

  19. #19 Tony Carestia Excavating

    Based in Cañon City

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    624 Cobalt Ave, Cañon City, CO 81212
    View profile for Tony Carestia Excavating(719) 429-9637

Also serving Cañon City

18 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.

Unranked excavating contractors serving Cañon City
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
3P ExcavationIn Cañon City
A & S Construction Co4.0★ (6)In Cañon City
AAA Construction Inc5.0★ (1)In Cañon City
All In Construction And Handyman Services LLC5.0★ (1)In Cañon City
Azco Construction5.0★ (1)In Cañon City
C&S Construction, LLC.4.0★ (7)In Cañon City
Casaus Concrete and Excavation Llc5.0★ (2)12 mi
Dirt Guys LLCIn Cañon City
Fast Track Excavating LLCIn Cañon City
Fremont Concrete Inc.4.2★ (5)In Cañon City
Helton Construction4.8★ (20)In Cañon City
Mesa Excavating5.0★ (1)In Cañon City
Moore's Quality Earth Moving5.0★ (1)In Cañon City
Rocky Mountain Land Scrapers & Concrete5.0★ (14)In Cañon City
TK Concrete Lifting Ltd.5.0★ (23)In Cañon City
Trevizo Excavating5.0★ (1)17 mi
Tri-Lakes Contracting20 mi
United Companies, A CRH Company3.0★ (2)In Cañon City

How we ranked Cañon City excavating contractors

We scored 19 Cañon City 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 2, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Cañon City data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Excavating contractors in Cañon City: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Cañon City?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Cañon City, CO is Arrowhead Excavation with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.7★ from 34 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 5:30 PM. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#2) and Lippis Excavating (#3) follow. We ranked 19 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Cañon City?

ContractorsRanked ranks 19 excavating contractors serving Cañon City, CO. 14 of them are based in Cañon City; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 18 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which excavating contractors in Cañon City are open 24/7?

2 ranked excavating contractors in Cañon City post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#2) and Gold Leaf Plumbing (#16). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Cañon City work on weekends?

6 of 19 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Arrowhead Excavation (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#2) and Agile Construction Services (#10). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Cañon City excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 19 rated excavating contractors in Cañon City is 4.7★, with a median of 16 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services has the most, 63 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Cañon City count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Cañon City 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 Cañon City

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 19 excavating contractors serving Cañon City.

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