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Best Excavating Contractors in Carson City, NV (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Carson City: Sticks and Stones Arbor, CR Score 58/100; 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 3

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): United Plumbing - Reno, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 30.

  3. 3

    Most-reviewed: United Plumbing - Reno, 188 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 30 ranked; ranked #3.

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30 Carson City excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 11 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 30 rated businesses.

Top 10 excavating contractors in Carson City at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Carson City at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Sticks and Stones Arbor585.0★ (24)South Lake Tahoe, 21 mi away24/7Overall
2EPS : Environmental Protection Services : Carson City575.0★ (5)Carson CitySat · Sun · Evenings—
3United Plumbing - Reno564.7★ (188)Sun Valley, 17 mi away24/7Emergencies, Most reviews
4Sierra Site Works565.0★ (9)Truckee, 16 mi away24/7—
5Delta Dirtwork555.0★ (18)Sun Valley, 16 mi awaySat—
6CK Earthworks555.0★ (7)Carson City——
7Al's Excavating543.7★ (3)Carson City——
8ARMAC Construction, LLC534.0★ (4)Carson City——
9Dirt & Diesel Excavation LLC525.0★ (6)Sun Valley, 21 mi awaySat · Sun—
10EPS : Environmental Protection Services : N. NV Street Sweeping Dispatch524.8★ (8)Sparks, 25 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 30 best excavating contractors in Carson City, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Carson City

    #1 Sticks and Stones Arbor

    Based in South Lake Tahoe, 21 mi away

    58/100CR 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.

    • 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2199 Monterey Dr, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
    View profile for Sticks and Stones Arbor(530) 721-6283

  4. #4 Sierra Site Works

    Based in Truckee, 16 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 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.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    7019 N Lake Blvd, Tahoe Vista, CA 96148
    View profile for Sierra Site Works(530) 414-0687

  5. #5 Delta Dirtwork

    Based in Sun Valley, 16 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 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.

    • 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Delta Dirtwork(775) 636-8071

  6. #6 CK Earthworks

    Based in Carson City

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 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.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for CK Earthworks(775) 495-2751

  7. #7 Al's Excavating

    Based in Carson City

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    5249 Imus Rd, Carson City, NV 89706
    View profile for Al's Excavating

  8. #8 ARMAC Construction, LLC

    Based in Carson City

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 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 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    30 Brown Dr, Mound House, NV 89706
    View profile for ARMAC Construction, LLC(775) 884-3053

  10. #10 EPS : Environmental Protection Services : N. NV Street Sweeping Dispatch

    Based in Sparks, 25 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 6:30 AM–7:30 PM
    Address
    89 Coney Island Dr #101, Sparks, NV 89431
    View profile for EPS : Environmental Protection Services : N. NV Street Sweeping Dispatch(775) 883-4796

  11. #11 F & P Construction

    Based in Reno, 23 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 3.9★ from 28 Google reviews
    Address
    4607 Aircenter Cir b, Reno, NV 89502
    View profile for F & P Construction(775) 851-3449

  13. #13 Dan Goodrich Excavation

    Based in Truckee, 15 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    Kings Beach, CA 96143
    View profile for Dan Goodrich Excavation(530) 546-5117

  14. #14 Max-Ex, Inc.

    Based in Spanish Springs, 11 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Max-Ex, Inc.(775) 856-9473

  18. #18 Hall's Excavating Inc

    Based in Truckee, 25 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    10911 Glenshire Dr, Truckee, CA 96161
    View profile for Hall's Excavating Inc(530) 587-6487

  19. #19 J Allen Construction

    Based in South Lake Tahoe, 18 mi away

    48/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for J Allen Construction(831) 600-6127

  20. #20 Knox Excavating Inc

    Based in Gardnerville, 17 mi away

    48/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 2.6★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1165 Sawmill Rd A, Gardnerville, NV 89410
    View profile for Knox Excavating Inc(775) 783-4247

  21. #21 Apex Grading & Paving

    Based in Reno, 23 mi away

    48/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 10 Google reviews
    Address
    294 E Moana Ln #26, Reno, NV 89502
    View profile for Apex Grading & Paving(775) 852-9701

  22. #22 Aspen Earthworks

    Based in Reno, 24 mi away

    47/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1140 Corporate Blvd, Reno, NV 89502
    View profile for Aspen Earthworks(775) 322-9745

All 30 excavating contractors

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #30, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.

excavating contractors in Carson City, ranks 26 to 30
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Dyer All Terrain Excavation473.7★ (3)23 mi
27Olcese Waste Services453.5★ (10)8 mi
28Great West Asphalt Paving Reno454.2★ (49)24 mi
29F.W. Carson Co.443.7★ (6)10 mi
30Grass Reaper LLC Lawn & Landscape Company435.0★ (4)23 mi

Also serving Carson City

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.

Unranked excavating contractors serving Carson City
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
A Plus Sealing LLCIn Carson City
Al's Excavating & Grading Inc5.0★ (1)In Carson City
Banta Construction5.0★ (1)In Carson City
Coons Construction5.0★ (2)In Carson City
Cornerstone Wall & Landscape LLC5.0★ (1)In Carson City
Econo Backhoe IncIn Carson City
Edward C Barrington ConstructionIn Carson City
Ferguson Excavating Inc5.0★ (2)22 mi
Jim Groth Excavation1.0★ (1)In Carson City
Local Garage Door Company4.9★ (265)In Carson City
Lovejoy Build5.0★ (11)In Carson City
Moline Builders Inc5.0★ (2)16 mi
Mountain River Construction Inc4.8★ (6)In Carson City
Nevada Dumpsters and Demolition5.0★ (20)In Carson City
Paragon Civil Constructors Inc.In Carson City
Rapid Construction5.0★ (2)In Carson City
Silver State Boring Inc2.5★ (2)20 mi
Silver State Dirtworks5.0★ (2)20 mi
Standard Rock LTD5.0★ (2)In Carson City
The Leak Authority of Northern Nevada5.0★ (14)In Carson City

How we ranked Carson City excavating contractors

We scored 30 Carson 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 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Carson 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 Carson City: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Carson City?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Carson City, NV is Sticks and Stones Arbor with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. EPS : Environmental Protection Services : Carson City (#2) and United Plumbing - Reno (#3) follow. We ranked 30 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Carson City?

ContractorsRanked ranks 30 excavating contractors serving Carson City, NV. 5 of them are based in Carson City; 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 Carson City are open 24/7?

5 ranked excavating contractors in Carson City post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Sticks and Stones Arbor (#1), United Plumbing - Reno (#3) and Sierra Site Works (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Carson City work on weekends?

11 of 30 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Sticks and Stones Arbor (#1), EPS : Environmental Protection Services : Carson City (#2) and United Plumbing - Reno (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Carson City excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 30 rated excavating contractors in Carson City is 4.8★, with a median of 7 reviews. United Plumbing - Reno has the most, 188 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 Carson City count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 30 excavating contractors serving Carson City.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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