65/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Best Excavating Contractors in Durango, CO (2026)
22 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Durango: Animas Excavating, CR Score 65/100; 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 7
Most-reviewed: Southwest Septic, 53 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 22 ranked; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
22 Durango excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 11 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 22 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Durango at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Animas Excavating | 65 | 5.0★ (23) | Durango | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Landworks Contracting | 61 | 5.0★ (18) | Durango | Sat | — |
| 3 | Gravel Pros Durango | 61 | 5.0★ (17) | Durango | Sat | — |
| 4 | S & S Construction | 60 | 4.4★ (28) | Durango | — | — |
| 5 | Neil's Excavation & General Contractor | 59 | 4.5★ (10) | Durango | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | LandEx Earthworks | 59 | 5.0★ (16) | Durango | — | — |
| 7 | Southwest Septic | 59 | 5.0★ (53) | Durango | Sat | Most reviews |
| 8 | Spriggs Excavation Inc | 58 | 4.1★ (20) | Durango | — | — |
| 9 | 5 Star Contracting | 57 | 5.0★ (5) | Durango | Sat | — |
| 10 | Riverside LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (4) | Durango | Sat · Evenings | — |
The 22 best excavating contractors in Durango, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Durango
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Durango
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Durango
60/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Durango
59/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Durango
59/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Durango
59/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, the most in Durango.
Based in Durango
58/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Durango
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
#10 Riverside LLC
Based in Durango
57/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Durango
57/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Farmington, 4 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Durango
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based in Durango
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based in Durango
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews.
Based in Durango
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
#17 Soco Excavation
Based in Durango
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Durango
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based in Durango
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews.
Based in Durango
50/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based in Durango
48/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based in Durango
47/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Stone supplier”.
Also serving Durango
19 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A J Construction Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Durango |
| ACM Construction | 3.0★ (2) | In Durango |
| Appenzeller Excavation & Construction | In Durango | |
| Axtell Mtn Construction - Durango | In Durango | |
| Bill Moss Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Bonds Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Durango |
| Carl Construction .LLC | In Durango | |
| Earth Art Landscape Excavation | In Durango | |
| KJX Construction | In Durango | |
| KW Enterprises LLC | In Durango | |
| Legacy Plumbing Durango | 4.9★ (16) | In Durango |
| Rodco LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Durango |
| Southridge Construction | In Durango | |
| Southwest Adobe & Concrete Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Thompson construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Durango |
| Townsend Construction | 23 mi | |
| Unearthed Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | In Durango |
| Vero Site Constructors LLC | In Durango | |
| Waldo Excavation | In Durango |
How we ranked Durango excavating contractors
We scored 22 Durango 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 Durango 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 Durango: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Durango?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Durango, CO is Animas Excavating with a CR Score of 65/100. It has 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Landworks Contracting (#2) and Gravel Pros Durango (#3) follow. We ranked 22 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Durango?
ContractorsRanked ranks 22 excavating contractors serving Durango, CO. 21 of them are based in Durango; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 19 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Durango are open 24/7?
1 ranked excavating contractor in Durango posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Animas Excavating (#1). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Durango work on weekends?
11 of 22 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Animas Excavating (#1), Landworks Contracting (#2) and Gravel Pros Durango (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Durango excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 22 rated excavating contractors in Durango is 5.0★, with a median of 9 reviews. Southwest Septic has the most, 53 reviews, and ranks #7. 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 Durango count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Durango 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 Durango
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 22 excavating contractors serving Durango.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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