59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Fruita, CO (2026)
21 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Fruita: First Tracks Construction LLC, CR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): American Pioneer Co., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 21.
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Most-reviewed: Ben Dowd Excavating, Inc, 65 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 21 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
21 Fruita excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 21 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Fruita at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | First Tracks Construction LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (17) | Grand Junction, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Ben Dowd Excavating, Inc | 58 | 4.8★ (65) | Clifton, 15 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | American Pioneer Co. | 57 | 5.0★ (6) | Orchard Mesa, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Double T Excavation and Services | 56 | 4.9★ (10) | Fruita | — | — |
| 5 | J & K Excavating | 56 | 5.0★ (9) | Fruita | — | — |
| 6 | JP Excavations and Innovations | 56 | 5.0★ (10) | Clifton, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Grover Excavating | 56 | 5.0★ (4) | Fruita | Sat | — |
| 8 | CW Construction, LLC | 55 | 3.6★ (18) | Grand Junction, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | GIMSA Inc. | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | Clifton, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Dirtworks Construction, LLC | 54 | 3.7★ (12) | Grand Junction, 5 mi away | — | — |
The 21 best excavating contractors in Fruita, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Clifton, 15 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 65 Google reviews, the most in Fruita.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Orchard Mesa, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Fruita
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fruita
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Clifton, 16 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Fruita
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grand Junction, 5 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#9 GIMSA Inc.
Based in Clifton, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Grand Junction, 5 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grand Junction, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fruita
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grand Junction, 15 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 46 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grand Junction, 17 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Grand Junction, 13 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Clifton, 16 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fruita
49/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grand Junction, 11 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grand Junction, 6 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.1★ from 31 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grand Junction, 9 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grand Junction, 22 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Fruita
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 970 Excavation | 3.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Aldenbrook HVAC Repair Services | In Fruita | |
| APX Roofing | 5.0★ (116) | In Fruita |
| Bellhurst Repair Solutions | In Fruita | |
| cornerstone construction co | 3.0★ (2) | In Fruita |
| Depo Excavating, llc | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Elevation Decks | 4.7★ (12) | In Fruita |
| Foley Excavation | In Fruita | |
| Innovative Expressions, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Kaus Construction | 4.5★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Kiefer Contracting | In Fruita | |
| Luckyshot.llc | In Fruita | |
| McIntyre Construction LLC | In Fruita | |
| Neece Concrete & Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| On Grade Excavation LLC | 1.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Professional Pipeline-Concrete | 3.5★ (2) | In Fruita |
| Slaughter and Sons | In Fruita | |
| Tyler's Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Welker Excavation LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Willits Works | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
How we ranked Fruita excavating contractors
We scored 21 Fruita 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 Fruita 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 Fruita: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Fruita?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Fruita, CO is First Tracks Construction LLC with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Ben Dowd Excavating, Inc (#2) and American Pioneer Co. (#3) follow. We ranked 21 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Fruita?
ContractorsRanked ranks 21 excavating contractors serving Fruita, CO. 5 of them are based in Fruita; 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 Fruita are open 24/7?
1 ranked excavating contractor in Fruita posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is American Pioneer Co. (#3). Apex Rockfall Mitigation LLC (#14) also lists emergency service. Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Fruita work on weekends?
6 of 21 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are First Tracks Construction LLC (#1), American Pioneer Co. (#3) and JP Excavations and Innovations (#6). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Fruita excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 21 rated excavating contractors in Fruita is 5.0★, with a median of 9 reviews. Ben Dowd Excavating, Inc has the most, 65 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Fruita count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Fruita 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 Fruita
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 21 excavating contractors serving Fruita.
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