60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 2,415 Google reviews, the most in Colorado Springs.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Colorado Springs, CO (2026)
85 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Colorado Springs: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 60/100; 4.6★ from 2,415 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Bayless and Bayless, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 85.
- 6
Most-reviewed: Leo's Sewer & Drain Inc., 738 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 85 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
85 Colorado Springs excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 14 are open 24/7, 43 open Saturdays and 20 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 85 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Colorado Springs at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 60 | 4.6★ (2,415) | Colorado Springs | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Bayless and Bayless | 59 | 4.8★ (20) | Colorado Springs | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Flow Right Plumbing, Heating & Cooling | 59 | 4.8★ (519) | Black Forest, 1 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | American Demo and Dirt LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (12) | Colorado Springs | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | TLH Equipment | 57 | 5.0★ (14) | Colorado Springs | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Leo's Sewer & Drain Inc. | 57 | 4.4★ (738) | Colorado Springs | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 7 | AMT plumbing and excavation | 57 | 4.9★ (39) | Colorado Springs | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Straight Up Sewers | 57 | 5.0★ (20) | Colorado Springs | — | — |
| 9 | Joe Frei Excavating | 56 | 4.9★ (45) | Colorado Springs | — | — |
| 10 | Peak DirtWorks | 56 | 4.9★ (43) | Colorado Springs | — | — |
The 85 best excavating contractors in Colorado Springs, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Colorado Springs
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Black Forest, 1 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 519 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Colorado Springs
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Colorado Springs
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Colorado Springs
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 738 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Colorado Springs
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Colorado Springs
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Colorado Springs
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 Peak DirtWorks
Based in Colorado Springs
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Colorado Springs
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Black Forest, 3 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Colorado Springs
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Colorado Springs
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Colorado Springs
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#16 633 Construction
Based in Colorado Springs
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Colorado Springs
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Colorado Springs
55/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Colorado Springs
55/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Colorado Springs
55/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Colorado Springs
55/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Colorado Springs
55/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Carson, 5 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#24 chuckEX
Based in Colorado Springs
55/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Colorado Springs
55/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency 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 85 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Wild Land Excavation | 55 | 4.5★ (23) | 17 mi |
| 27 | Alires Excavating | 54 | 5.0★ (8) | In Colorado Springs |
| 28 | Fox Excavation | 54 | 4.9★ (19) | In Colorado Springs |
| 29 | Wilson Excavation & Const | 54 | 5.0★ (5) | In Colorado Springs |
| 30 | United Rentals - Trench Safety | 54 | 4.9★ (15) | In Colorado Springs |
| 31 | CNK Land Development | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | In Colorado Springs |
| 32 | Baird's Excavating & Utilities | 54 | 5.0★ (5) | 1 mi |
| 33 | TD EXCAVATING | 53 | 5.0★ (5) | 14 mi |
| 34 | KDM Earthworks | 53 | 5.0★ (16) | 16 mi |
| 35 | Chiddix Bros. | 53 | 4.7★ (15) | In Colorado Springs |
| 36 | R & R Ditching | 53 | 4.8★ (13) | In Colorado Springs |
| 37 | Rocky Mountain Sewer And Drain | 53 | 4.6★ (9) | 5 mi |
| 38 | Ryno Excavating and Trucking llc | 53 | 5.0★ (15) | 17 mi |
| 39 | Hazelton Excavating Inc | 53 | 3.0★ (6) | In Colorado Springs |
| 40 | Gibby's Construction Inc | 53 | 3.4★ (5) | In Colorado Springs |
| 41 | JDS Construction Services , LLC | 53 | 4.7★ (12) | In Colorado Springs |
| 42 | Bradley Excavating Inc | 53 | 4.3★ (13) | In Colorado Springs |
| 43 | Munson Excavating | 53 | 4.6★ (9) | In Colorado Springs |
| 44 | Murray Excavating, Inc. | 53 | 4.7★ (26) | In Colorado Springs |
| 45 | Iron Summit Excavating | 52 | 5.0★ (19) | In Colorado Springs |
| 46 | The Caisson Company | 52 | 4.6★ (9) | In Colorado Springs |
| 47 | High Country Sewer & Septic | 52 | 5.0★ (129) | In Colorado Springs |
| 48 | QHI Constructors LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (6) | In Colorado Springs |
| 49 | A Team Excavation Sewer and Water Repair | 52 | 5.0★ (65) | 12 mi |
| 50 | Springs Excavation Pros | 52 | 5.0★ (13) | 14 mi |
Also serving Colorado Springs
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Action Excavating | 3.0★ (2) | In Colorado Springs |
| Allstar Bobcat | 5.0★ (2) | In Colorado Springs |
| Bush Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Colorado Springs |
| Christofferson Commercial Builders | 1.8★ (5) | In Colorado Springs |
| Colorado Excavating, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | In Colorado Springs |
| D & R Excavating Inc | In Colorado Springs | |
| Danis Asphalt & Concrete LLC | 4.8★ (18) | In Colorado Springs |
| Diamond B Up To Grade, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Colorado Springs |
| DMD Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Colorado Springs |
| DNB Grading & Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Colorado Springs |
| Faris Machinery Company | 4.3★ (11) | In Colorado Springs |
| Front Range Earthworks, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Colorado Springs |
| Lambert & Sons Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Colorado Springs |
| Power Equipment Company | 4.4★ (27) | In Colorado Springs |
| RB Excavation & Demolition LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Colorado Springs |
| Rockhold Construction & Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Colorado Springs |
| Stone Forge Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | In Colorado Springs |
| Sun Construction Inc | 2.0★ (2) | In Colorado Springs |
| Trax Construction | 3.4★ (33) | In Colorado Springs |
| Wildcat Construction Co., Inc. | 3.2★ (50) | In Colorado Springs |
How we ranked Colorado Springs excavating contractors
We scored 85 Colorado Springs 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Colorado Springs?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Colorado Springs, CO is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.6★ from 2,415 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Bayless and Bayless (#2) and Flow Right Plumbing, Heating & Cooling (#3) follow. We ranked 85 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Colorado Springs?
ContractorsRanked ranks 85 excavating contractors serving Colorado Springs, CO. 39 of them are based in Colorado Springs; 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 Colorado Springs are open 24/7?
14 ranked excavating contractors in Colorado Springs post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Bayless and Bayless (#2) and Flow Right Plumbing, Heating & Cooling (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Colorado Springs work on weekends?
43 of 85 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 20 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Bayless and Bayless (#2) and Flow Right Plumbing, Heating & Cooling (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Colorado Springs excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 85 rated excavating contractors in Colorado Springs is 4.9★, with a median of 13 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 2,415 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Colorado Springs count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 85 excavating contractors serving Colorado Springs.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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