54/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Los Alamos, NM (2026)
13 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Los Alamos: Santa Fe Excavating LLC, CR Score 54/100; 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 4 PM.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 13.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services, 58 Google reviews at 4.1★, the most of 13 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
13 Los Alamos excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 13 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Los Alamos at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Fe Excavating LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (18) | Santa Fe, 22 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services | 52 | 4.1★ (58) | Santa Fe, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Tumbleweed Torchcraft & Excavation | 51 | 4.6★ (10) | Española, 24 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Leroy's Excavating | 51 | 4.8★ (4) | Española, 15 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Triple T Excavating LLC | 51 | 5.0★ (14) | Santa Fe, 23 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Sub Surface Contracting Inc | 50 | 4.7★ (6) | Santa Fe, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | OR Communications | 50 | 4.8★ (6) | Española, 16 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Jackalope Dirtworks | 48 | 3.7★ (3) | Española, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Bruno Levario Concrete Work | 42 | 4.0★ (4) | Santa Fe, 24 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | GM Emulsion, LLC | 41 | 5.0★ (5) | Santa Fe, 22 mi away | — | — |
The 13 best excavating contractors in Los Alamos, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Santa Fe, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 58 Google reviews, the most in Los Alamos.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Española, 24 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Española, 15 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Santa Fe, 23 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Fe, 22 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Española, 16 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Española, 13 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Fe, 24 mi away
42/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 GM Emulsion, LLC
Based in Santa Fe, 22 mi away
41/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Fe, 23 mi away
41/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Fe, 25 mi away
40/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#13 Ballew Inc.
Based in Santa Fe, 25 mi away
39/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Los Alamos
15 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AGT Excavating | 23 mi | |
| Backhoe and Me | 16 mi | |
| BET LLC | 1.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| Dove Trenching & Excavating, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Duarte excavating LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Eker Brothers Inc | 24 mi | |
| Marcon Excavating | In Los Alamos | |
| Marcon Excavating | In Los Alamos | |
| Mark A Lopez & Associates LLC | 25 mi | |
| Northern Paving & Excavation | 1.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| O R Communication | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| RL Leeder | 5.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| Ruiz Excavating & Asphalt | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Vigil's Excavation, LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Wilson Grading & Excavating | 4.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
How we ranked Los Alamos excavating contractors
We scored 13 Los Alamos 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 Los Alamos 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 Los Alamos: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Los Alamos?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Los Alamos, NM is Santa Fe Excavating LLC with a CR Score of 54/100. It has 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 4 PM. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#2) and Tumbleweed Torchcraft & Excavation (#3) follow. We ranked 13 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Los Alamos?
ContractorsRanked ranks 13 excavating contractors serving Los Alamos, NM. Another 15 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Los Alamos are open 24/7?
1 ranked excavating contractor in Los Alamos posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#2). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Los Alamos work on weekends?
5 of 13 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Santa Fe Excavating LLC (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#2) and Tumbleweed Torchcraft & Excavation (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Los Alamos excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 13 rated excavating contractors in Los Alamos is 4.7★, with a median of 5 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services has the most, 58 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 Los Alamos count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Los Alamos 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 Los Alamos
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 13 excavating contractors serving Los Alamos.
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