58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Rio Rancho, NM (2026)
24 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Rio Rancho: Rio Grande Excavation & Backhoe Services, CR Score 58/100; 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 9 PM.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Groundbreaking Services LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 24.
- 21
Most-reviewed: Star Paving, 67 Google reviews at 3.5★, the most of 24 ranked; ranked #21.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
24 Rio Rancho excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 11 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 24 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Rio Rancho at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rio Grande Excavation & Backhoe Services | 58 | 4.7★ (13) | Corrales, 2 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Groundbreaking Services LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (23) | Albuquerque, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Cacy's Bobcat Grading & Excvtn | 56 | 4.0★ (4) | Rio Rancho | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | LCF SOLUTIONS LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (4) | Rio Rancho | Sat | — |
| 5 | Harold's Grading & Trucking | 54 | 3.9★ (7) | Rio Rancho | — | — |
| 6 | M&M Concrete Albuquerque - Rio Rancho | 52 | 5.0★ (7) | Rio Rancho | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Main Street Demolition of Albuquerque | 52 | 5.0★ (16) | Portland, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Reliable Concrete LLC | 52 | 4.9★ (14) | Albuquerque, 4 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Gomez Excavating & Construction LLC | 52 | 4.4★ (5) | Albuquerque, 16 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | R & S Landscaping | 52 | 4.4★ (64) | Albuquerque, 9 mi away | — | — |
The 24 best excavating contractors in Rio Rancho, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Albuquerque, 23 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rio Rancho
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rio Rancho
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Rio Rancho
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rio Rancho
52/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portland, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albuquerque, 4 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albuquerque, 16 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Albuquerque, 9 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 64 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albuquerque, 5 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Valley, 10 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albuquerque, 17 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rio Rancho
51/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albuquerque, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albuquerque, 13 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 32 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albuquerque, 7 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Rio Rancho
49/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albuquerque, 8 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albuquerque, 8 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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.
#21 Star Paving
Based in Albuquerque, 16 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.5★ from 67 Google reviews, the most in Rio Rancho.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#22 Sky Builders LLC
Based in Albuquerque, 17 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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.
Based in Albuquerque, 16 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Albuquerque, 18 mi away
42/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.7★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Rio Rancho
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ABQ Backhoe and Bobcat Services Excavating and Concrete Contractors | 5.0★ (1) | In Rio Rancho |
| Ac Repair & Hvac Pro's of Rio Rancho | 5.0★ (12) | In Rio Rancho |
| AH Property Solution LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Rio Rancho |
| Bossong Construction LLC | 4.3★ (4) | In Rio Rancho |
| Denca Construction LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Rio Rancho |
| Flo Pro LLC | 4.9★ (35) | In Rio Rancho |
| Groundworks Foundation Repair Albuquerque | 5.0★ (147) | In Rio Rancho |
| J&J Landscape | In Rio Rancho | |
| Joiner Construction | In Rio Rancho | |
| Knockout Construction | 1.0★ (1) | In Rio Rancho |
| Lifetime Green Coatings | 5.0★ (26) | In Rio Rancho |
| Longley Construction | In Rio Rancho | |
| North Star Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | In Rio Rancho |
| Perfect Touch | In Rio Rancho | |
| Precision seamless gutters | 5.0★ (3) | In Rio Rancho |
| S&S Construction LLC | In Rio Rancho | |
| Superior site services llc | In Rio Rancho | |
| TC Canyon Ventures, LLC | 4.9★ (22) | In Rio Rancho |
| Waller's Plumbing & Heating, Inc | 4.4★ (35) | In Rio Rancho |
| Will Jackson's Grading | 3.0★ (1) | In Rio Rancho |
How we ranked Rio Rancho excavating contractors
We scored 24 Rio Rancho 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 Rio Rancho 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 Rio Rancho: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Rio Rancho?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Rio Rancho, NM is Rio Grande Excavation & Backhoe Services with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 9 PM. Groundbreaking Services LLC (#2) and Cacy's Bobcat Grading & Excvtn (#3) follow. We ranked 24 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Rio Rancho?
ContractorsRanked ranks 24 excavating contractors serving Rio Rancho, NM. 6 of them are based in Rio Rancho; 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 Rio Rancho are open 24/7?
1 ranked excavating contractor in Rio Rancho posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Groundbreaking Services LLC (#2). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Rio Rancho work on weekends?
11 of 24 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Rio Grande Excavation & Backhoe Services (#1), Cacy's Bobcat Grading & Excvtn (#3) and LCF SOLUTIONS LLC (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Rio Rancho excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 24 rated excavating contractors in Rio Rancho is 4.8★, with a median of 7 reviews. Star Paving has the most, 67 reviews, and ranks #21. 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 Rio Rancho count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Rio Rancho 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 Rio Rancho
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 24 excavating contractors serving Rio Rancho.
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