59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,492 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Denver, CO (2026)
132 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Denver: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 59/100; 4.8★ from 1,492 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 132.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,724 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 132 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
132 Denver excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 24 are open 24/7, 65 open Saturdays and 37 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 132 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Denver at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.8★ (1,492) | Arvada, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.7★ (1,516) | Aurora, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.8★ (1,053) | Lakewood, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Garvin's Plumbing and Sewer | 59 | 4.8★ (815) | Englewood, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Hydrodig of Denver | 59 | 4.2★ (18) | Denver | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.7★ (1,724) | Littleton, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (616) | Commerce City, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Dig Excavation Inc. | 58 | 4.7★ (65) | Denver | Sat | — |
| 9 | Dirt Dogs Excavating, Grading, and Land, LLC | 58 | 4.9★ (16) | Denver | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Cronen Plumbing, Heating, & Cooling Inc. | 57 | 4.8★ (420) | Englewood, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 132 best excavating contractors in Denver, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Aurora, 7 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 1,516 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lakewood, 7 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,053 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Englewood, 5 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 815 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Denver
59/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Littleton, 9 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 1,724 Google reviews, the most in Denver.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Commerce City, 5 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 616 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Denver
58/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Denver
58/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Englewood, 8 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 420 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#11 Plumb Pros Inc
Based in Arvada, 6 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 678 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Denver
57/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arvada, 6 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#14 Kinetic Industry
Based in Englewood, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Westminster, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 172 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Denver
56/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Denver
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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.
Based in Littleton, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Denver
55/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Utility contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#20 H & S Excavating
Based in Denver
55/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Englewood, 7 mi away
55/100CR 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.
Based in Arvada, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Denver
55/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Denver
55/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Denver
55/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability 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 132 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Denver
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AD's Construction | 4.6★ (20) | In Denver |
| AECOM Denver | 3.0★ (4) | In Denver |
| Communication Construction & Engineering | 4.1★ (9) | In Denver |
| Community Planning and Development | 2.3★ (95) | In Denver |
| Denver Commercial Installers | 5.0★ (8) | In Denver |
| DTX Contractors LLC | 5.0★ (9) | In Denver |
| EJCM, LLC - Construction Management | 3.4★ (7) | In Denver |
| ElkStone Basements - Northern Colorado | 4.8★ (91) | In Denver |
| Environmental Construction Specialists | 4.6★ (20) | In Denver |
| Form Construction | 5.0★ (6) | In Denver |
| Imara Construction Group | 4.0★ (7) | In Denver |
| Johnson Construction Company LLC | 3.9★ (22) | In Denver |
| Jrc Construction Services LLC | 5.0★ (8) | In Denver |
| Meraki Builders | 4.7★ (15) | In Denver |
| Mountain West Landscapes | 2.6★ (5) | In Denver |
| Patch Bros LLC | 5.0★ (5) | In Denver |
| Service First Permits - National Permit Expediting and Management Services | 4.2★ (18) | In Denver |
| Snow removal | 5.0★ (5) | In Denver |
| Sprocket Design Build Inc. | 4.4★ (9) | In Denver |
| Xtreme Innovations Roofing & Construction LLC | 5.0★ (13) | In Denver |
How we ranked Denver excavating contractors
We scored 132 Denver 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 10, 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 Denver 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 Denver: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Denver?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Denver, CO is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,492 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 132 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 10, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Denver?
ContractorsRanked ranks 132 excavating contractors serving Denver, CO. 23 of them are based in Denver; 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 Denver are open 24/7?
24 ranked excavating contractors in Denver post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Denver work on weekends?
65 of 132 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 37 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Denver excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 132 rated excavating contractors in Denver is 4.8★, with a median of 11 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,724 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 Denver count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Denver 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 Denver
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 132 excavating contractors serving Denver.
- November 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.
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