60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,053 Google reviews.
Best Excavating Contractors in Lakewood, CO (2026)
125 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Lakewood: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 60/100; 4.8★ from 1,053 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 125.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,724 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 125 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
125 Lakewood excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 25 are open 24/7, 62 open Saturdays and 38 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 125 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Lakewood at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 60 | 4.8★ (1,053) | Lakewood | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Dig It Sewer Repair | 60 | 5.0★ (43) | Lakewood | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.8★ (1,492) | Arvada, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Garvin's Plumbing and Sewer | 59 | 4.8★ (815) | Englewood, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.7★ (1,724) | Littleton, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.7★ (1,516) | Aurora, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Cronen Plumbing, Heating, & Cooling Inc. | 57 | 4.8★ (420) | Englewood, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Plumb Pros Inc | 57 | 4.6★ (678) | Arvada, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (616) | Commerce City, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Kinetic Industry | 56 | 3.7★ (15) | Englewood, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 125 best excavating contractors in Lakewood, 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 Lakewood
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Arvada, 7 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,492 Google reviews.
Based in Englewood, 5 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 815 Google reviews.
Based in Littleton, 8 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 1,724 Google reviews, the most in Lakewood.
Based in Aurora, 12 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 1,516 Google reviews.
Based in Englewood, 7 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 420 Google reviews.
Based in Arvada, 6 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 678 Google reviews.
Based in Commerce City, 11 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 616 Google reviews.
#10 Kinetic Industry
Based in Englewood, 6 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 Littleton, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Arvada, 3 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Arvada, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Denver, 11 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Evergreen, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Englewood, 6 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Westminster, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 172 Google reviews.
Based in Arvada, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Denver, 4 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Utility contractor”.
Based in Denver, 6 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
#21 SWI Excavating
Based in Englewood, 5 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Denver, 5 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews.
Based in Boulder, 24 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 572 Google reviews.
Based in Commerce City, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Golden, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
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 125 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Lakewood
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3D Ecoscape & Econstruction | 5.0★ (7) | In Lakewood |
| AGR Landscape & Construction | 5.0★ (5) | In Lakewood |
| Atlas Construction | 3.9★ (7) | In Lakewood |
| Chavez Construction & Remodeling LLC | 5.0★ (7) | In Lakewood |
| Extreme Spray Foam of Lakewood | 5.0★ (7) | In Lakewood |
| Glenford HVAC Repair Lakewood | 5.0★ (3) | In Lakewood |
| Harrison Western Construction | 4.0★ (9) | In Lakewood |
| HVAC Lakewood CO | 5.0★ (71) | In Lakewood |
| JC Construction | 4.7★ (9) | In Lakewood |
| JF Colorado Construction Solutions LLC | 5.0★ (5) | In Lakewood |
| Laffey Custom Construction | 5.0★ (11) | In Lakewood |
| Pineda Roofing And Construction | 4.8★ (50) | In Lakewood |
| PJ Construction | 1.8★ (5) | In Lakewood |
| Sonorous HVAC Repair Lakewood | 5.0★ (5) | In Lakewood |
| Staccato HVAC Repair Lakewood | 5.0★ (5) | In Lakewood |
| Steppe HVAC Repair Lakewood | 5.0★ (6) | In Lakewood |
| Sylvan HVAC Repair Lakewood | 5.0★ (6) | In Lakewood |
| Taiga HVAC Repair Lakewood | 5.0★ (6) | In Lakewood |
| TIMBER WOLF CONSTRUCTION LLC | 5.0★ (4) | In Lakewood |
| ZMAC Construction | 3.7★ (3) | In Lakewood |
How we ranked Lakewood excavating contractors
We scored 125 Lakewood 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 Lakewood 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 Lakewood: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Lakewood?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Lakewood, CO is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,053 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Dig It Sewer Repair (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 125 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 8, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Lakewood?
ContractorsRanked ranks 125 excavating contractors serving Lakewood, CO. 2 of them are based in Lakewood; 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 Lakewood are open 24/7?
25 ranked excavating contractors in Lakewood post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) and Garvin's Plumbing and Sewer (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Lakewood work on weekends?
62 of 125 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 38 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Dig It Sewer Repair (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Lakewood excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 125 rated excavating contractors in Lakewood is 4.8★, with a median of 11 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,724 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Lakewood count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Lakewood 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 Lakewood
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 125 excavating contractors serving Lakewood.
- November 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.
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