60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Best Excavating Contractors in Prescott, AZ (2026)
25 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Prescott: Canyon Dirt Works, LLC, CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 6 PM.
- 12
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Desert Hydrovac LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #12 of 25.
- 10
Most-reviewed: AZ Tractor Works, LLC, 52 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 25 ranked; ranked #10.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
25 Prescott excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 25 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Prescott at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canyon Dirt Works, LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (14) | Prescott | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | High Call Development LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (22) | Chino Valley, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Canyon Edge Excavating | 56 | 5.0★ (8) | Prescott | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Capstone Construction & Remodeling | 55 | 4.9★ (35) | Chino Valley, 6 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Waunch Construction & Trucking | 55 | 5.0★ (4) | Prescott | — | — |
| 6 | Aspire Construction Group | 55 | 5.0★ (9) | Prescott Valley, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | I Dig You LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (4) | Prescott | — | — |
| 8 | Granite Pines Excavation | 55 | 5.0★ (4) | Prescott Valley, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Day Excavation LLC | 54 | 3.0★ (4) | Prescott | — | — |
| 10 | AZ Tractor Works, LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (52) | Chino Valley, 19 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
The 25 best excavating contractors in Prescott, 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 Chino Valley, 3 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Prescott
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based in Chino Valley, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews.
Based in Prescott
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Prescott Valley, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Prescott
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Prescott Valley, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Prescott
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Chino Valley, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews, the most in Prescott.
Based in Prescott
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Chino Valley, 7 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based in Prescott
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based in Chino Valley, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews.
Based in Prescott Valley, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Chino Valley, 17 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Prescott Valley, 11 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Chino Valley, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Prescott Valley, 13 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based in Prescott
51/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.4★ from 19 Google reviews.
Based in Prescott
50/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based in Prescott Valley, 10 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Chino Valley, 13 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based in Chino Valley, 21 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews.
#25 Rowdy Rooter
Based in Prescott Valley, 12 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 7 Google reviews.
Also serving Prescott
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable Excavation LLC | In Prescott | |
| Braden Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Carlson Construction | In Prescott | |
| Copper Country Earthworks, LLC | In Prescott | |
| Dalinghaus Foundation Repair | 5.0★ (4) | In Prescott |
| Foote Excavating Co Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Prescott |
| Frontier Excavation & Trucking | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Gandy and Sons Excavating, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Getty Construction Inc. | 5.0★ (9) | In Prescott |
| Kellward Construction | 4.5★ (14) | In Prescott |
| Knight Construction | In Prescott | |
| LandEx Earthworks | Arizona | 5.0★ (2) | In Prescott |
| McGuire Septic and Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| outlaw construction and fishing LLC | 1.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| Prescott Excavation | In Prescott | |
| ROCK BOTTOM EXCAVATION LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| S & A Excavation - Prescott | In Prescott | |
| Savage Development | 3.0★ (6) | In Prescott |
| Valley Truck & Hoe Services | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Yavapai HomePRO Excavation and Contracting LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Prescott |
How we ranked Prescott excavating contractors
We scored 25 Prescott 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 Prescott 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 Prescott: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Prescott?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Prescott, AZ is Canyon Dirt Works, LLC with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 6 PM. High Call Development LLC (#2) and Canyon Edge Excavating (#3) follow. We ranked 25 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Prescott?
ContractorsRanked ranks 25 excavating contractors serving Prescott, AZ. 9 of them are based in Prescott; 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 Prescott are open 24/7?
1 ranked excavating contractor in Prescott posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Desert Hydrovac LLC (#12). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Prescott work on weekends?
9 of 25 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Canyon Dirt Works, LLC (#1), Canyon Edge Excavating (#3) and Capstone Construction & Remodeling (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Prescott excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 25 rated excavating contractors in Prescott is 5.0★, with a median of 7 reviews. AZ Tractor Works, LLC has the most, 52 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 Prescott count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Prescott 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 Prescott
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 25 excavating contractors serving Prescott.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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