58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Johnstown, CO (2026)
88 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Johnstown: Beast Hydro Excavation, LLC, CR Score 58/100; 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 4
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Dirt dynamics excavating, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 88.
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Most-reviewed: Front Range Water Heater and Excavation, 564 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 88 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
88 Johnstown excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 10 are open 24/7, 31 open Saturdays and 17 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 88 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Johnstown at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beast Hydro Excavation, LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (3) | Johnstown | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Front Range Water Heater and Excavation | 57 | 4.9★ (564) | Loveland, 9 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | A.P Excavation & Landscaping | 57 | 4.9★ (223) | Berthoud, 10 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Dirt dynamics excavating | 56 | 5.0★ (22) | Berthoud, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Peak Plumbing & Rooter, LLC | 56 | 4.9★ (129) | Fort Collins, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | E-Z Excavating, Inc. | 56 | 3.9★ (28) | Frederick, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Kinetic Industry | 56 | 3.7★ (7) | Windsor, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Blue Tree Resources Excavation & Demolition | 55 | 5.0★ (7) | Loveland, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Boonstra Excavation LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (78) | Fort Collins, 10 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Botterill Excavating | 54 | 4.3★ (12) | Johnstown | — | — |
The 88 best excavating contractors in Johnstown, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Loveland, 9 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 564 Google reviews, the most in Johnstown.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Berthoud, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Berthoud, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Fort Collins, 12 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Frederick, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Windsor, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Loveland, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Johnstown
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Berthoud, 4 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#12 Green Team Inc
Based in Fort Collins, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Windsor, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Johnstown
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Berthoud, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Berthoud, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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.
Based in Milliken, 5 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Loveland, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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.
#19 Junk Hand
Based in Erie, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Loveland, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Evans, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Broomfield, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Longmont, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Firestone, 8 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Longmont, 17 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 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 88 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Johnstown
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Adolfson & Peterson Construction | In Johnstown | |
| Backhoe Services Platteville | 5.0★ (1) | In Johnstown |
| Buildwise Contracting LLC | In Johnstown | |
| Cate Brothers | In Johnstown | |
| Centerline Energy Construction | 5.0★ (3) | In Johnstown |
| Climate Cmd Heat & AC | 5.0★ (7) | In Johnstown |
| Common Sense Kleaning Ltd. | 4.5★ (19) | In Johnstown |
| Custom Excavating and Grading | 5.0★ (1) | In Johnstown |
| Dirt One Excavating | In Johnstown | |
| Elkridge Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Johnstown |
| KW Custom Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Johnstown |
| Landers Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Johnstown |
| Liberty Junk Removal of Northern Colorado | 5.0★ (19) | In Johnstown |
| Mallard Construction | In Johnstown | |
| Mayday Exteriors LLC | 5.0★ (5) | In Johnstown |
| No Limit Solutions LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Johnstown |
| O'Dell Limited, LLC | In Johnstown | |
| Steadfast Excavating | In Johnstown | |
| Steadfast Excavating, LLC | In Johnstown | |
| W Squared Excavating LLC | In Johnstown |
How we ranked Johnstown excavating contractors
We scored 88 Johnstown 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 8, 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 Johnstown 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 Johnstown: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Johnstown?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Johnstown, CO is Beast Hydro Excavation, LLC with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Front Range Water Heater and Excavation (#2) and A.P Excavation & Landscaping (#3) follow. We ranked 88 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 8, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Johnstown?
ContractorsRanked ranks 88 excavating contractors serving Johnstown, CO. 3 of them are based in Johnstown; 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 Johnstown are open 24/7?
10 ranked excavating contractors in Johnstown post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Beast Hydro Excavation, LLC (#1), Dirt dynamics excavating (#4) and Peak Plumbing & Rooter, LLC (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Johnstown work on weekends?
31 of 88 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 17 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Beast Hydro Excavation, LLC (#1), A.P Excavation & Landscaping (#3) and Peak Plumbing & Rooter, LLC (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Johnstown excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 88 rated excavating contractors in Johnstown is 4.8★, with a median of 10 reviews. Front Range Water Heater and Excavation has the most, 564 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 Johnstown count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Johnstown 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 Johnstown
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 88 excavating contractors serving Johnstown.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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