65/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Montrose, CO (2026)
17 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Montrose: West Creek Excavation, CR Score 65/100; 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 4
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Professional Grade Septic, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 17.
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Most-reviewed: Able Excavation LLC, 32 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 17 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
17 Montrose excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 17 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Montrose at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Creek Excavation | 65 | 5.0★ (22) | Montrose | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Able Excavation LLC | 63 | 5.0★ (32) | Montrose | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | Haynes Excavation Inc | 61 | 4.8★ (24) | Montrose | — | — |
| 4 | Professional Grade Septic | 59 | 4.8★ (19) | Montrose | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Earthworx Excavation | 59 | 4.4★ (14) | Montrose | — | — |
| 6 | JR Construction Inc | 59 | 5.0★ (6) | Montrose | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Anglers Earthworks | 58 | 5.0★ (8) | Montrose | — | — |
| 8 | A5 Grading LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (4) | Montrose | Sat | — |
| 9 | High Country Private Locates | 55 | 5.0★ (7) | Montrose | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Harris Custom Excavating, LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (7) | Delta, 22 mi away | Sat | — |
The 17 best excavating contractors in Montrose, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Montrose
63/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, the most in Montrose.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Montrose
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Montrose
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Montrose
59/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Montrose
59/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Montrose
58/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Montrose
58/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Montrose
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Delta, 22 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Delta, 24 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Delta, 5 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Delta, 20 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ 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 Montrose
50/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Montrose
50/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Delta, 13 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#17 Dumpster Dudes
Based in Delta, 20 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Montrose
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Associated Precast Products | 4.0★ (1) | In Montrose |
| Backwoods Construction | In Montrose | |
| C&C Drywall And Construction LLC | In Montrose | |
| Classic Construction, Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Montrose |
| Dirt Digger | In Montrose | |
| Gary Moore Services LLC | In Montrose | |
| Hanson's Excavating | In Montrose | |
| High Country Trees Unlimited | 5.0★ (1) | In Montrose |
| Highpoint Construction LLC | 4.5★ (8) | In Montrose |
| ITZCALI Construction LLC. | 5.0★ (3) | In Montrose |
| Kuboske Construction Company, LLC | In Montrose | |
| McFarland Excavation Inc | 4.0★ (1) | In Montrose |
| Premia Construction and Services | In Montrose | |
| Prestige Landscape | 3.5★ (8) | In Montrose |
| S&E CONTRACTING | In Montrose | |
| TEI Rock Drills, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | In Montrose |
| Top Rock Excavation LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Montrose |
| United Companies, A CRH Company | 2.0★ (1) | In Montrose |
| What Worx Excavation LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Montrose |
| Young Construction Services | In Montrose |
How we ranked Montrose excavating contractors
We scored 17 Montrose 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 Montrose 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 Montrose: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Montrose?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Montrose, CO is West Creek Excavation with a CR Score of 65/100. It has 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Able Excavation LLC (#2) and Haynes Excavation Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 17 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Montrose?
ContractorsRanked ranks 17 excavating contractors serving Montrose, CO. 11 of them are based in Montrose; 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 Montrose are open 24/7?
1 ranked excavating contractor in Montrose posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Professional Grade Septic (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Montrose work on weekends?
7 of 17 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are West Creek Excavation (#1), Professional Grade Septic (#4) and JR Construction Inc (#6). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Montrose excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 17 rated excavating contractors in Montrose is 5.0★, with a median of 7 reviews. Able Excavation LLC has the most, 32 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 Montrose count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Montrose 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 Montrose
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 17 excavating contractors serving Montrose.
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