60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Fort Collins, CO (2026)
60 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Fort Collins: KOTA Excavation LLC, CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Peak Plumbing & Rooter, LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 60.
- 8
Most-reviewed: Front Range Water Heater and Excavation, 564 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 60 ranked; ranked #8.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
60 Fort Collins excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 8 are open 24/7, 20 open Saturdays and 12 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 60 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Fort Collins at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KOTA Excavation LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (26) | Fort Collins | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Peak Plumbing & Rooter, LLC | 59 | 4.9★ (129) | Fort Collins | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Crow Creek Septic Services | 58 | 4.9★ (84) | Fort Collins | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Class5Excavating | 58 | 4.9★ (9) | Fort Collins | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Boonstra Excavation LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (78) | Fort Collins | Sat | — |
| 6 | Green Team Inc | 57 | 4.0★ (3) | Fort Collins | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Tri-State Concrete & Excavation | 57 | 4.7★ (97) | Fort Collins | Sat | — |
| 8 | Front Range Water Heater and Excavation | 56 | 4.9★ (564) | Loveland, 14 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 9 | Bivens Trucking & Excavating | 55 | 4.5★ (25) | Fort Collins | — | — |
| 10 | Kinetic Industry | 55 | 3.7★ (7) | Windsor, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 60 best excavating contractors in Fort Collins, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Fort Collins
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 129 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Collins
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 84 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Collins
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Collins
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Collins
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Collins
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 97 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Loveland, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 564 Google reviews, the most in Fort Collins.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Collins
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 Kinetic Industry
Based in Windsor, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wellington, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Collins
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Collins
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Fort Collins
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Loveland, 6 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Berthoud, 22 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 223 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Loveland, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 116 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Berthoud, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Loveland, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Collins
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Fort Collins
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Windsor, 14 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Fort Collins
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 69 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Loveland, 14 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ 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 Berthoud, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency 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 60 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Fort Collins
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.
How we ranked Fort Collins excavating contractors
We scored 60 Fort Collins 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 Collins 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 Collins: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Fort Collins?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Fort Collins, CO is KOTA Excavation LLC with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Peak Plumbing & Rooter, LLC (#2) and Crow Creek Septic Services (#3) follow. We ranked 60 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Fort Collins?
ContractorsRanked ranks 60 excavating contractors serving Fort Collins, CO. 16 of them are based in Fort Collins; 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 Fort Collins are open 24/7?
8 ranked excavating contractors in Fort Collins post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Peak Plumbing & Rooter, LLC (#2), Crow Creek Septic Services (#3) and Green Team Inc (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Fort Collins work on weekends?
20 of 60 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 12 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are KOTA Excavation LLC (#1), Peak Plumbing & Rooter, LLC (#2) and Crow Creek Septic Services (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Fort Collins excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 60 rated excavating contractors in Fort Collins is 4.8★, with a median of 12 reviews. Front Range Water Heater and Excavation has the most, 564 reviews, and ranks #8. 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 Collins count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Fort Collins 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 Collins
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 60 excavating contractors serving Fort Collins.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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