61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Gardnerville Ranchos, NV (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 Gardnerville Ranchos: Sticks and Stones Arbor, CR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): All Plumbing svc. Licensed Plumber & General Contractor, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 11.
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Most-reviewed: All Plumbing svc. Licensed Plumber & General Contractor, 42 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 11 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
11 Gardnerville Ranchos excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 11 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Gardnerville Ranchos at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sticks and Stones Arbor | 61 | 5.0★ (24) | South Lake Tahoe, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | All Plumbing svc. Licensed Plumber & General Contractor | 55 | 4.5★ (42) | South Lake Tahoe, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Bobula's Septic Services | 54 | 4.8★ (18) | Gardnerville, 2 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | EPS : Environmental Protection Services : Carson City | 54 | 5.0★ (5) | Carson City, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | CK Earthworks | 52 | 5.0★ (7) | Carson City, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Knox Excavating Inc | 52 | 2.6★ (5) | Gardnerville, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Gaub Excavating and Trucking | 49 | 5.0★ (4) | San Ramon, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Al's Excavating | 49 | 3.7★ (3) | Carson City, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | ARMAC Construction, LLC | 48 | 4.0★ (4) | Carson City, 24 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Grass Reaper LLC Lawn & Landscape Company | 46 | 5.0★ (4) | South Lake Tahoe, 13 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
The 11 best excavating contractors in Gardnerville Ranchos, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in South Lake Tahoe, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 42 Google reviews, the most in Gardnerville Ranchos.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gardnerville, 2 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Carson City, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Carson City, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Gardnerville, 3 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Ramon, 17 mi away
49/100CR 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 Carson City, 22 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Carson City, 24 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Lake Tahoe, 13 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscape designer”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dayton, 24 mi away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.5★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Gardnerville Ranchos
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Al's Excavating & Grading Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| All Maintenance and Cleaning | 5.0★ (4) | In Gardnerville Ranchos |
| Alpine Earthworks LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Amacker Construction & Supply | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Banta Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Beeler INC | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Buckeye Construction | 12 mi | |
| Carson Valley Services-Drafting Services | In Gardnerville Ranchos | |
| Coons Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Cornerstone Wall & Landscape LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Crockett Enterprises | 5.0★ (1) | 3 mi |
| Evans Homes Inc | In Gardnerville Ranchos | |
| Ferguson Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Gregg Underground & Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Island Excavation | 13 mi | |
| Jim Groth Excavation | 1.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Moline Builders Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Nevada Western Construction | In Gardnerville Ranchos | |
| Ron Fuller Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Silver State Boring Inc | 2.5★ (2) | 3 mi |
How we ranked Gardnerville Ranchos excavating contractors
We scored 11 Gardnerville Ranchos 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 Gardnerville Ranchos 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 Gardnerville Ranchos: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Gardnerville Ranchos?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Gardnerville Ranchos, NV is Sticks and Stones Arbor with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. All Plumbing svc. Licensed Plumber & General Contractor (#2) and Bobula's Septic Services (#3) follow. We ranked 11 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Gardnerville Ranchos?
ContractorsRanked ranks 11 excavating contractors serving Gardnerville Ranchos, NV. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Gardnerville Ranchos are open 24/7?
2 ranked excavating contractors in Gardnerville Ranchos post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Sticks and Stones Arbor (#1) and All Plumbing svc. Licensed Plumber & General Contractor (#2). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Gardnerville Ranchos work on weekends?
4 of 11 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Sticks and Stones Arbor (#1), All Plumbing svc. Licensed Plumber & General Contractor (#2) and EPS : Environmental Protection Services : Carson City (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Gardnerville Ranchos excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 11 rated excavating contractors in Gardnerville Ranchos is 4.8★, with a median of 5 reviews. All Plumbing svc. Licensed Plumber & General Contractor has the most, 42 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 Gardnerville Ranchos count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Gardnerville Ranchos 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 Gardnerville Ranchos
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 11 excavating contractors serving Gardnerville Ranchos.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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