61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 542 Google reviews, the most in Lake Havasu City.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Lake Havasu City, AZ (2026)
13 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Lake Havasu City: Thompson Family Plumbing & Drain, CR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 542 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 5
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Clean-N-Clear Disposal LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 13.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Clean-N-Clear Disposal LLC, 36 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 13 ranked after Thompson Family Plumbing & Drain; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
13 Lake Havasu City excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 13 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Lake Havasu City at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thompson Family Plumbing & Drain | 61 | 4.8★ (542) | Lake Havasu City | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | John Smith Excavating | 56 | 5.0★ (3) | Lake Havasu City | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Pioneer Earthmovers | 56 | 5.0★ (6) | Lake Havasu City | — | — |
| 4 | CJ_Trenching | 56 | 4.4★ (7) | Lake Havasu City | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Clean-N-Clear Disposal LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (36) | Lake Havasu City | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 6 | D.I.R.T. Excavation LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (8) | Lake Havasu City | Evenings | — |
| 7 | Joe's Septic & Backhoe Services | 55 | 4.3★ (3) | Lake Havasu City | — | — |
| 8 | John Smith Septic & Grease Trap Services | 54 | 4.8★ (17) | Lake Havasu City | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Tiger Trenching | 54 | 4.5★ (10) | Lake Havasu City | — | — |
| 10 | You Call We Haul | 53 | 5.0★ (34) | Lake Havasu City | Sat | — |
The 13 best excavating contractors in Lake Havasu City, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Lake Havasu City
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Lake Havasu City
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#4 CJ_Trenching
Based in Lake Havasu City
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Havasu City
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Havasu City
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Havasu City
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ 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 Lake Havasu City
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Havasu City
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 You Call We Haul
Based in Lake Havasu City
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Lake Havasu City
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Havasu City
47/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#13 CCM Constructors
Based in Lake Havasu City
47/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Lake Havasu City
13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Blake Construction | In Lake Havasu City | |
| Callagy Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Lake Havasu City |
| Camco Fab | 5.0★ (2) | In Lake Havasu City |
| Chris Blythe Backhoe Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Lake Havasu City |
| Coltrin Construction | In Lake Havasu City | |
| Compass Industries | In Lake Havasu City | |
| Diggin It AZ, LLC | In Lake Havasu City | |
| maki contractor services inc | In Lake Havasu City | |
| ParadiseSky Construction LLC | In Lake Havasu City | |
| Samons Brothers Framing | 2.7★ (7) | In Lake Havasu City |
| Southwest Plastering | In Lake Havasu City | |
| T N Trucking & Backhoe Services | In Lake Havasu City | |
| Van's Bobcat Services | 5.0★ (2) | In Lake Havasu City |
How we ranked Lake Havasu City excavating contractors
We scored 13 Lake Havasu City 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 Lake Havasu City 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 Lake Havasu City: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Lake Havasu City?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Lake Havasu City, AZ is Thompson Family Plumbing & Drain with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.8★ from 542 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. John Smith Excavating (#2) and Pioneer Earthmovers (#3) follow. We ranked 13 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Lake Havasu City?
ContractorsRanked ranks 13 excavating contractors serving Lake Havasu City, AZ. 13 of them are based in Lake Havasu City; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 13 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Lake Havasu City are open 24/7?
3 ranked excavating contractors in Lake Havasu City post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Thompson Family Plumbing & Drain (#1), Clean-N-Clear Disposal LLC (#5) and John Smith Septic & Grease Trap Services (#8). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Lake Havasu City work on weekends?
6 of 13 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Thompson Family Plumbing & Drain (#1), John Smith Excavating (#2) and CJ_Trenching (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Lake Havasu City excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 13 rated excavating contractors in Lake Havasu City is 4.8★, with a median of 7 reviews. Thompson Family Plumbing & Drain has the most, 542 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 Lake Havasu City count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Lake Havasu City 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 Lake Havasu City
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 13 excavating contractors serving Lake Havasu City.
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