60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Carlsbad, NM (2026)
7 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Carlsbad: Rdl Excavation & Construction, CR Score 60/100; 4.8★ from 10 Google reviews.
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Most-reviewed: James Hamilton Construction Co., 20 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 7 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
7 Carlsbad excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 7 rated businesses.
Top 7 excavating contractors in Carlsbad at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rdl Excavation & Construction | 60 | 4.8★ (10) | Carlsbad | Overall |
| 2 | 4 Elements Oilfield Services | 58 | 4.4★ (14) | Carlsbad | — |
| 3 | M & M Excavating Inc | 55 | 4.7★ (6) | Carlsbad | — |
| 4 | James Hamilton Construction Co. | 54 | 4.4★ (20) | Carlsbad | Most reviews |
| 5 | Little Digger Man | 53 | 5.0★ (8) | Carlsbad | — |
| 6 | Constructors, Inc. | 52 | 3.9★ (17) | Carlsbad | — |
| 7 | Halo Services Inc. | 52 | 4.4★ (12) | Carlsbad | — |
The 7 best excavating contractors in Carlsbad, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Carlsbad
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Carlsbad
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carlsbad
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 20 Google reviews, the most in Carlsbad.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carlsbad
53/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Carlsbad
52/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.9★ from 17 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carlsbad
52/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 12 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Carlsbad excavating contractors
We scored 7 Carlsbad 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 Carlsbad 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 Carlsbad: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Carlsbad?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Carlsbad, NM is Rdl Excavation & Construction with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.8★ from 10 Google reviews. 4 Elements Oilfield Services (#2) and M & M Excavating Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 7 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Carlsbad?
ContractorsRanked ranks 7 excavating contractors serving Carlsbad, NM. 7 of them are based in Carlsbad; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
What Google rating do Carlsbad excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 7 rated excavating contractors in Carlsbad is 4.4★, with a median of 12 reviews. James Hamilton Construction Co. has the most, 20 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Carlsbad count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Carlsbad 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 Carlsbad
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 7 excavating contractors serving Carlsbad.
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