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Best Excavating Contractors in Louisville, CO (2026)

130 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Louisville: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 58/100; 4.8★ from 1,492 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 130.

  3. 10

    Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,516 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 130 ranked; ranked #10.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

130 Louisville excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 26 are open 24/7, 63 open Saturdays and 37 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 130 rated businesses.

Top 10 excavating contractors in Louisville at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Louisville at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup584.8★ (1,492)Arvada, 12 mi away24/7Overall
2Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup584.8★ (572)Boulder, 8 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Dirty Paws Excavation575.0★ (9)Boulder, 8 mi away24/7—
4All Sewer and Plumbing Services LLC564.9★ (172)Westminster, 9 mi away24/7—
5Plumb Pros Inc554.6★ (678)Arvada, 13 mi away24/7—
6Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup554.8★ (1,053)Lakewood, 21 mi away24/7—
7E-Z Excavating, Inc.553.9★ (28)Frederick, 13 mi away24/7—
8Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup554.8★ (616)Commerce City, 18 mi away24/7—
9Hydrodig of Denver554.2★ (18)Denver, 14 mi away24/7—
10Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup554.7★ (1,516)Aurora, 22 mi away24/7Most reviews

The 130 best excavating contractors in Louisville, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Based in Boulder, 8 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3310 Folsom St, Boulder, CO 80304
  2. Based in Arvada, 13 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 678 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 678 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    6525 W 52nd Ave, Arvada, CO 80002
  3. Based in Frederick, 13 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 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.

    • 3.9★ from 28 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    8123 Indian Peaks Ave, Frederick, CO 80516
  4. Based in Denver, 14 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 18 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    6998 York St, Denver, CO 80229
  5. Based in Arvada, 13 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    5940 W 59th Ave, Arvada, CO 80003
  6. Based in Longmont, 8 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
  7. Based in Boulder, 3 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews
    Address
    1068 Marble Ct, Boulder, CO 80303
  8. Based in Golden, 15 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6 AM–7 PM · Sat 6 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    10 Ronnie Rd, Golden, CO 80403
  9. Based in Denver, 19 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 65 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    23602 Peak to Peak Hwy Box 788, Nederland, CO 80466
  10. Based in Broomfield, 14 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 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.

    • 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
  11. Based in Lafayette, 3 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    1280 Rock Creek Cir, Lafayette, CO 80026
  12. Based in Erie, 9 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3220 Erie Pkwy, Erie, CO 80516
  13. 53/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 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.

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1430 Nelson Rd #250b, Longmont, CO 80501
  14. Based in Longmont, 14 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 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.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Address
    Longmont, CO 80501

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 130 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

excavating contractors in Louisville, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Dr. Drain | Drain Cleaning | Plumber | Sewer & Water Excavation524.7★ (129)6 mi
27High Country Excavation, LLC - Landscape Excavator Service & Demolition Excavation Contractor524.6★ (10)20 mi
28Kinetic Industry523.7★ (15)24 mi
29Dirt dynamics excavating525.0★ (22)22 mi
30Superior Stump Removal and Land Care524.9★ (61)11 mi
31Groundhog Excavations525.0★ (12)18 mi
32First Stage Renovations LLC524.0★ (10)13 mi
33Sewer Experts Denver Sewer Line Repair & Replacement, Drain Scope, Water Lines514.8★ (160)18 mi
34A.P Excavation & Landscaping515.0★ (10)18 mi
35Arvada Excavating514.5★ (24)13 mi
36CWS Excavating515.0★ (6)15 mi
37Colorado Excavating514.2★ (31)12 mi
38D J's Snowplowing & Maintenance Inc514.1★ (8)14 mi
39Grein Excavating LLC515.0★ (9)18 mi
405280 Mech - Underground Utilities & Excavation515.0★ (12)18 mi
41Jim's Excavating Co. Inc.515.0★ (3)24 mi
42Hogan Action Services, Inc514.2★ (9)8 mi
43Alpine Excavating & Landscaping LLC514.8★ (20)16 mi
44FRE Civil Contractors514.7★ (12)11 mi
45Legacy Excavation LLC515.0★ (15)21 mi
46L & M Underground, Inc.514.8★ (12)13 mi
47IronShovel Excavation LLC515.0★ (7)16 mi
48Ed's Sewer and Water Repair514.8★ (45)17 mi
49Ramstetter Excavating Co515.0★ (3)17 mi
50Ray's Backhoe Service, LLC515.0★ (5)16 mi

Also serving Louisville

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.

Unranked excavating contractors serving Louisville
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
A-Acme Sanitary & Sewer Services5.0★ (2)15 mi
Absolute ConstructionIn Louisville
Altitude Comfort Solutions5.0★ (2)In Louisville
Boulder Design Group4.8★ (16)In Louisville
Caldwell Chimney Sweep5.0★ (4)In Louisville
Contreras Builds LLC5.0★ (1)In Louisville
CTS Concrete & Excavation3.0★ (2)12 mi
Environmental Restoration, LLC4.5★ (2)18 mi
George T. Sanders Louisville4.8★ (27)In Louisville
Hayduke Excavation5.0★ (2)19 mi
Imperial Louisville HVAC Pros5.0★ (2)In Louisville
IronworksIronworks RestoreIn Louisville
JPS Service, LLC5.0★ (2)5 mi
Louisville Master Plumbing LLC5.0★ (1)In Louisville
Mike & Sons Roofing4.7★ (18)In Louisville
Phoenix Demolition & Excavation3.0★ (2)15 mi
RYDENdesign5.0★ (1)In Louisville
Solid Stream CoIn Louisville
WT Excavating LLC5.0★ (2)12 mi
Yelverton Repair Co.In Louisville

How we ranked Louisville excavating contractors

We scored 130 Louisville 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Louisville data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Excavating contractors in Louisville: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Louisville?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Louisville, CO is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,492 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Dirty Paws Excavation (#3) follow. We ranked 130 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Louisville?

ContractorsRanked ranks 130 excavating contractors serving Louisville, CO. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which excavating contractors in Louisville are open 24/7?

26 ranked excavating contractors in Louisville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Dirty Paws Excavation (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Louisville work on weekends?

63 of 130 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 37 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Dirty Paws Excavation (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Louisville excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 130 rated excavating contractors in Louisville is 4.8★, with a median of 12 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,516 reviews, and ranks #10. 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 Louisville count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Louisville 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 Louisville

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 130 excavating contractors serving Louisville.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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