62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 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 Cottonwood, AZ (2026)
31 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Cottonwood: Merrell Excavating LLC, CR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews.
- 20
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Desert Hydrovac LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #20 of 31.
- 5
Most-reviewed: AZ Tractor Works, LLC, 52 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 31 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
31 Cottonwood excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 31 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Cottonwood at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Merrell Excavating LLC | 62 | 5.0★ (17) | Cottonwood | — | Overall |
| 2 | Longfellow Excavating LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (40) | Verde Village, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Ligon Excavation Inc | 56 | 5.0★ (12) | Camp Verde, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Dirtvisions Landscaping | 56 | 5.0★ (24) | Chino Valley, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | AZ Tractor Works, LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (52) | Chino Valley, 11 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 6 | Blackhills Enterprises | 55 | 3.9★ (7) | Cottonwood | — | — |
| 7 | DeWitt Excavation Inc | 55 | 5.0★ (5) | Cottonwood | — | — |
| 8 | Parker Construction | 55 | 5.0★ (8) | Camp Verde, 16 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Canyon Dirt Works, LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (14) | Prescott, 24 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Granite Pines Excavation | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | Prescott Valley, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
The 31 best excavating contractors in Cottonwood, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Verde Village, 14 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Camp Verde, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Chino Valley, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chino Valley, 11 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews, the most in Cottonwood.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cottonwood
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cottonwood
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Camp Verde, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Prescott, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Prescott Valley, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Verde Village, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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.
Based in Verde Village, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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.
Based in Camp Verde, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Verde Village, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Prescott Valley, 20 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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.
#16 Ncs Inc
Based in Camp Verde, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chino Valley, 22 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chino Valley, 9 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Prescott Valley, 20 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Chino Valley, 23 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Prescott Valley, 19 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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.
#22 I Dig You LLC
Based in Prescott, 23 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Verde Village, 13 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Prescott Valley, 23 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Prescott, 21 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 31 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #31, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Landaverde Landscaping | 48 | 4.0★ (4) | 6 mi |
| 27 | Tiffany Construction Co | 47 | 3.3★ (7) | 15 mi |
| 28 | B&R Services. firewood tree work & junk removal | 45 | 5.0★ (5) | 22 mi |
| 29 | Southwest Excavation Services, LLC | 45 | 4.0★ (5) | 23 mi |
| 30 | Fann Contracting Inc | 45 | 3.4★ (19) | 23 mi |
| 31 | Rowdy Rooter | 44 | 4.1★ (7) | 22 mi |
Also serving Cottonwood
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Northern Equipment | 3.0★ (2) | In Cottonwood |
| Arteaga's Excavation & Grading LLC | 1.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Bart Blevins Backhoe Services | In Cottonwood | |
| Bart Blevins Backhoe Services | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Braden Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| C.B. Woodworks, LLC | In Cottonwood | |
| Elizabeth Harris | 13 mi | |
| Evolution Excavating & Development, LLC. | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Gandy and Sons Excavating, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Hilltop Excavating | 9 mi | |
| M&L Bros Dirtwork | 13 mi | |
| McGuire Septic and Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Mike Mulcaire Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Cottonwood |
| Networx Cabling Systems, Inc. | 14 mi | |
| Plas Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Cottonwood |
| ROCK BOTTOM EXCAVATION LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Rorabeck Trucking and Tractor Services | 17 mi | |
| Tom Mulcaire Contracting | In Cottonwood | |
| Whitetail Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Cottonwood |
| Yavapai HomePRO Excavation and Contracting LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
How we ranked Cottonwood excavating contractors
We scored 31 Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Cottonwood?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Cottonwood, AZ is Merrell Excavating LLC with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews. Longfellow Excavating LLC (#2) and Ligon Excavation Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 31 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Cottonwood?
ContractorsRanked ranks 31 excavating contractors serving Cottonwood, AZ. 3 of them are based in Cottonwood; 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 Cottonwood are open 24/7?
1 ranked excavating contractor in Cottonwood posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Desert Hydrovac LLC (#20). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Cottonwood work on weekends?
8 of 31 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Dirtvisions Landscaping (#4), AZ Tractor Works, LLC (#5) and Canyon Dirt Works, LLC (#9). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Cottonwood excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 31 rated excavating contractors in Cottonwood is 5.0★, with a median of 7 reviews. AZ Tractor Works, LLC has the most, 52 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Cottonwood count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 31 excavating contractors serving Cottonwood.
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