57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 314 Google reviews, the most in Reno.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Reno, NV (2026)
36 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Reno: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 57/100; 4.3★ from 314 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 36.
- 5
Most-reviewed: United Plumbing - Reno, 188 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 36 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
36 Reno excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 12 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 36 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Reno at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.3★ (314) | Sparks, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | F & P Construction | 56 | 3.9★ (28) | Reno | — | — |
| 3 | EPS : Environmental Protection Services : N. NV Street Sweeping Dispatch | 55 | 4.8★ (8) | Sparks, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 54 | 4.4★ (44) | Reno | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | United Plumbing - Reno | 54 | 4.7★ (188) | Sun Valley, 20 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 6 | Reno-Tahoe Construction | 53 | 3.7★ (6) | Reno | — | — |
| 7 | Sierra Site Works | 52 | 5.0★ (9) | Truckee, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Delta Dirtwork | 52 | 5.0★ (18) | Sun Valley, 19 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Spanish Springs Construction | 52 | 3.1★ (15) | Sparks, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Gradex Construction Company | 52 | 3.5★ (12) | Reno | — | — |
The 36 best excavating contractors in Reno, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Reno
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Sparks, 4 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Reno
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 44 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sun Valley, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 188 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Reno
53/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ 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 Truckee, 24 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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.
Based in Sun Valley, 19 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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.
Based in Sparks, 6 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.1★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Reno
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Reno
51/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#12 Aspen Earthworks
Based in Reno
51/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sun Valley, 2 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sun Valley, 17 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Sparks, 4 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ 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 Reno
51/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#17 Desert Air LLC
Based in Sun Valley, 4 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 107 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sparks, 10 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Reno
50/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Reno
50/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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.
#21 VersaGrade
Based in Reno
50/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Reno
49/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 49 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Reno
49/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cold Springs, 24 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Reno
47/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 21 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 36 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #36, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Hall's Excavating Inc | 47 | 5.0★ (4) | 23 mi |
| 27 | Wolflab Inc | 47 | 5.0★ (4) | 25 mi |
| 28 | Max-Ex, Inc. | 47 | 5.0★ (3) | 17 mi |
| 29 | Dan Goodrich Excavation | 46 | 4.0★ (3) | 22 mi |
| 30 | M&M Excavating and Landscape | 46 | 4.6★ (10) | 12 mi |
| 31 | Al's Excavating | 46 | 3.7★ (3) | 22 mi |
| 32 | Black Rock Construction | 46 | 4.8★ (8) | In Reno |
| 33 | ARMAC Construction, LLC | 45 | 4.0★ (4) | 23 mi |
| 34 | Advanced Asphalt | 44 | 4.1★ (9) | 6 mi |
| 35 | Olcese Waste Services | 40 | 3.5★ (10) | 22 mi |
| 36 | F.W. Carson Co. | 40 | 3.7★ (6) | 21 mi |
Also serving Reno
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ames Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Reno |
| Choice HVAC Repair | In Reno | |
| Curtis Bros Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Reno |
| E & C Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | In Reno |
| Eagles Crest LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Reno |
| Green Lands Pro Concrete Contractors | 5.0★ (16) | In Reno |
| Ledcor Construction - Reno | 1.5★ (4) | In Reno |
| Maple Creek Construction LLC | 1.0★ (1) | In Reno |
| New Age Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Reno |
| Oswald Construction | 5.0★ (10) | In Reno |
| Peri Landscape Construction & Materials, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Reno |
| R Construction | 4.3★ (9) | In Reno |
| Reno HVAC Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Reno |
| Reno Public Works Department | 2.3★ (3) | In Reno |
| RNO Reno Masonry | 3.0★ (2) | In Reno |
| Schauer Excavation Inc | 3.0★ (2) | In Reno |
| Sharkey's Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | In Reno |
| Summit Line Construction | 3.2★ (5) | In Reno |
| TCR Construction | 1.0★ (2) | In Reno |
| United Construction Co | 3.5★ (16) | In Reno |
How we ranked Reno excavating contractors
We scored 36 Reno 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 Reno 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 Reno: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Reno?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Reno, NV is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 4.3★ from 314 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. F & P Construction (#2) and EPS : Environmental Protection Services : N. NV Street Sweeping Dispatch (#3) follow. We ranked 36 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Reno?
ContractorsRanked ranks 36 excavating contractors serving Reno, NV. 14 of them are based in Reno; 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 Reno are open 24/7?
4 ranked excavating contractors in Reno post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#4) and United Plumbing - Reno (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Reno work on weekends?
12 of 36 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), EPS : Environmental Protection Services : N. NV Street Sweeping Dispatch (#3) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Reno excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 36 rated excavating contractors in Reno is 4.3★, with a median of 7 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 314 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Reno count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Reno 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 Reno
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 36 excavating contractors serving Reno.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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