60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 1,724 Google reviews, the most in Highlands Ranch.
Best Excavating Contractors in Highlands Ranch, CO (2026)
116 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Highlands Ranch: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 60/100; 4.7★ from 1,724 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Garvin's Plumbing and Sewer, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 116.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,516 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 116 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
116 Highlands Ranch excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 23 are open 24/7, 60 open Saturdays and 35 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 116 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Lakewood ranking. See Excavating contractors in Lakewood
Top 10 excavating contractors in Highlands Ranch at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 60 | 4.7★ (1,724) | Littleton, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Garvin's Plumbing and Sewer | 58 | 4.8★ (815) | Englewood, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (1,053) | Lakewood, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Cronen Plumbing, Heating, & Cooling Inc. | 58 | 4.8★ (420) | Englewood, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Curtis Construction LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (23) | Littleton, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.7★ (1,516) | Aurora, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 7 | Dig It Sewer Repair | 57 | 5.0★ (43) | Lakewood, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Mountainside Land Services | 57 | 5.0★ (16) | Evergreen, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (1,492) | Arvada, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Kinetic Industry | 56 | 3.7★ (15) | Englewood, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 116 best excavating contractors in Highlands Ranch, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Englewood, 8 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 815 Google reviews.
Based in Lakewood, 11 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,053 Google reviews.
Based in Englewood, 5 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 420 Google reviews.
Based in Littleton, 6 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Aurora, 14 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 1,516 Google reviews.
Based in Lakewood, 13 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Evergreen, 12 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Arvada, 18 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,492 Google reviews.
#10 Kinetic Industry
Based in Englewood, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Commerce City, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 616 Google reviews.
Based in Englewood, 7 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
#13 Plumb Pros Inc
Based in Arvada, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 678 Google reviews.
Based in Berkley, 5 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 184 Google reviews.
Based in Denver, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Arvada, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Arvada, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
#18 SWI Excavating
Based in Englewood, 8 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Aurora, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based in Littleton, 7 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Westminster, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 172 Google reviews.
Based in Denver, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Littleton, 4 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Denver, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Utility contractor”.
Based in Cherry Hills Village, 20 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
How we ranked Highlands Ranch excavating contractors
We scored 116 Highlands Ranch 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 5, 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 Highlands Ranch 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 Highlands Ranch: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Highlands Ranch?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Highlands Ranch, CO is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.7★ from 1,724 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Garvin's Plumbing and Sewer (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 116 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 5, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Highlands Ranch?
ContractorsRanked ranks 116 excavating contractors serving Highlands Ranch, CO. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Highlands Ranch are open 24/7?
23 ranked excavating contractors in Highlands Ranch post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Garvin's Plumbing and Sewer (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Highlands Ranch work on weekends?
60 of 116 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 35 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Garvin's Plumbing and Sewer (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Highlands Ranch excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 116 rated excavating contractors in Highlands Ranch is 4.8★, with a median of 10 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,724 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 Highlands Ranch count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Highlands Ranch 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 Highlands Ranch
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 116 excavating contractors serving Highlands Ranch.
- November 2026: 4 duplicate listings merged.
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