57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Española, NM (2026)
11 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Española: Tumbleweed Torchcraft & Excavation, CR Score 57/100; 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 5:30 PM.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 11.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services, 58 Google reviews at 4.1★, the most of 11 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
11 Española excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 11 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Española at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tumbleweed Torchcraft & Excavation | 57 | 4.6★ (10) | Española | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Leroy's Excavating | 55 | 4.8★ (4) | Española | — | — |
| 3 | OR Communications | 54 | 4.8★ (6) | Española | — | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services | 52 | 4.1★ (58) | Santa Fe, 25 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 5 | Jackalope Dirtworks | 51 | 3.7★ (3) | Española | — | — |
| 6 | Eagle Concrete Construction and Excavation | 51 | 5.0★ (20) | Santa Fe, 20 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Triple T Excavating LLC | 50 | 5.0★ (14) | Santa Fe, 24 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Sub Surface Contracting Inc | 49 | 4.7★ (6) | Santa Fe, 25 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Rios Excavating & Wrecking | 44 | 5.0★ (4) | Santa Fe, 23 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Ulibarri Landscaping Materials | 41 | 4.7★ (3) | Santa Fe, 23 mi away | Sat | — |
The 11 best excavating contractors in Española, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Española
55/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Española
54/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Santa Fe, 25 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 58 Google reviews, the most in Española.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Española
51/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Fe, 20 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Fe, 24 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Santa Fe, 25 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Santa Fe, 23 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Santa Fe, 23 mi away
41/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#11 GM Emulsion, LLC
Based in Santa Fe, 24 mi away
41/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Española
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Sky Tradition LLC | 1.0★ (1) | In Española |
| CL Landscaping LLC | 3.4★ (17) | In Española |
| Duarte excavating LLC | 3.0★ (2) | In Española |
| Espanola City Public Works | 5.0★ (1) | In Española |
| Española Transit Mix | 3.9★ (18) | In Española |
| Jaquez Drywall Co | 5.0★ (1) | In Española |
| L T A P Extreme Electric | 4.5★ (17) | In Española |
| LifeWater Water Well Services | 4.9★ (64) | In Española |
| NMDOT Espanola Project Office | 5.0★ (1) | In Española |
| O R Communication | 5.0★ (1) | In Española |
| Ortega Concepts Construction, llc | 5.0★ (2) | In Española |
| Pinoreal Construction | 3.0★ (4) | In Española |
| Rio Electric Inc | 4.6★ (11) | In Española |
| Romeros Yard and Home Services | 4.4★ (13) | In Española |
| RVC, Inc. | 3.7★ (3) | In Española |
| S&M BUILDERS, LLC | 2.8★ (15) | In Española |
| Tarin Custom Homes & Plstrng | 5.0★ (2) | In Española |
| Tierra Builders LLC | 3.4★ (5) | In Española |
| Tsay Construction & Services LLC | 3.3★ (3) | In Española |
| Zayn Electrical Services | 4.8★ (16) | In Española |
How we ranked Española excavating contractors
We scored 11 Española 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Española 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 Española: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Española?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Española, NM is Tumbleweed Torchcraft & Excavation with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 5:30 PM. Leroy's Excavating (#2) and OR Communications (#3) follow. We ranked 11 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Española?
ContractorsRanked ranks 11 excavating contractors serving Española, NM. 4 of them are based in Española; 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 Española are open 24/7?
1 ranked excavating contractor in Española posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Española work on weekends?
4 of 11 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Tumbleweed Torchcraft & Excavation (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#4) and Eagle Concrete Construction and Excavation (#6). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Española excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 11 rated excavating contractors in Española is 4.8★, with a median of 6 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services has the most, 58 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Española count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Española 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 Española
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 11 excavating contractors serving Española.
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