58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 2,415 Google reviews, the most in Fort Carson.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Fort Carson, CO (2026)
78 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Fort Carson: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 58/100; 4.6★ from 2,415 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Flow Right Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 78.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Leo's Sewer & Drain Inc., 738 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 78 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
78 Fort Carson excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 12 are open 24/7, 39 open Saturdays and 17 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 78 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Security-Widefield ranking. See Excavating contractors in Security-Widefield
Top 10 excavating contractors in Fort Carson at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.6★ (2,415) | Colorado Springs, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Flow Right Plumbing, Heating & Cooling | 57 | 4.8★ (519) | Black Forest, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | TD EXCAVATING | 57 | 5.0★ (5) | Fort Carson | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Absolute Excavating LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (16) | Fort Carson | Sat | — |
| 5 | Leo's Sewer & Drain Inc. | 55 | 4.4★ (738) | Colorado Springs, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 6 | Joe Frei Excavating | 55 | 4.9★ (45) | Colorado Springs, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | AMT plumbing and excavation | 55 | 4.9★ (39) | Colorado Springs, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Cornella Brothers Excavating | 54 | 4.3★ (16) | Colorado Springs, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Straight Up Sewers | 54 | 5.0★ (20) | Colorado Springs, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Zeus Excavating LLC - Expert Excavation Contractors in Colorado Springs | 54 | 5.0★ (48) | Black Forest, 9 mi away | — | — |
The 78 best excavating contractors in Fort Carson, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Black Forest, 7 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Fort Carson
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Fort Carson
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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.
Based in Colorado Springs, 7 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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, 4 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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.
Based in Colorado Springs, 10 mi away
55/100CR 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, 3 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Black Forest, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Manitou Springs, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Colorado Springs, 8 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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.
Based in Black Forest, 7 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Colorado Springs, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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, 8 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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.
Based in Colorado Springs, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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.
#18 633 Construction
Based in Colorado Springs, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Black Forest, 14 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#20 KDM Earthworks
Based in Security-Widefield, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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.
Based in Cimarron Hills, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Colorado Springs, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Colorado Springs, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Black Forest, 8 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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, 4 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Fort Carson excavating contractors
We scored 78 Fort Carson 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 Fort Carson 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 Fort Carson: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Fort Carson?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Fort Carson, CO is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.6★ from 2,415 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Flow Right Plumbing, Heating & Cooling (#2) and TD EXCAVATING (#3) follow. We ranked 78 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Fort Carson?
ContractorsRanked ranks 78 excavating contractors serving Fort Carson, CO. 2 of them are based in Fort Carson; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Fort Carson are open 24/7?
12 ranked excavating contractors in Fort Carson post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Flow Right Plumbing, Heating & Cooling (#2) and TD EXCAVATING (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Fort Carson work on weekends?
39 of 78 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 17 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Flow Right Plumbing, Heating & Cooling (#2) and TD EXCAVATING (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Fort Carson excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 78 rated excavating contractors in Fort Carson is 5.0★, 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 Fort Carson count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Fort Carson 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 Fort Carson
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 78 excavating contractors serving Fort Carson.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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