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Best Excavating Contractors in Santa Fe, NM (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Santa Fe: Santa Fe Excavating LLC, CR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 4 PM.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 16.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services, 58 Google reviews at 4.1★, the most of 16 ranked; ranked #2.

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

16 Santa Fe excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 16 rated businesses.

Top 10 excavating contractors in Santa Fe at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Santa Fe at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Santa Fe Excavating LLC615.0★ (18)Santa FeSat · EveningsOverall
2Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services584.1★ (58)Santa Fe24/7Emergencies, Most reviews
3Triple T Excavating LLC585.0★ (14)Santa Fe——
4Sub Surface Contracting Inc574.7★ (6)Santa Fe——
5Eagle Concrete Construction and Excavation575.0★ (20)Santa FeSat—
6Plumbing Mechanical Company565.0★ (45)Santa Fe——
7Tumbleweed Torchcraft & Excavation534.6★ (10)Española, 21 mi awaySat—
8Rios Excavating & Wrecking525.0★ (4)Santa Fe——
9Leroy's Excavating504.8★ (4)Española, 22 mi away——
10OR Communications504.8★ (6)Española, 20 mi away——

The 16 best excavating contractors in Santa Fe, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Santa Fe

    #1 Santa Fe Excavating LLC

    Based in Santa Fe

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 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 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    43 Aviation Dr, Santa Fe, NM 87507
    View profile for Santa Fe Excavating LLC(505) 470-3532

  3. #3 Triple T Excavating LLC

    Based in Santa Fe

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    Camino Maria Feliz, Santa Fe, NM 87507
    View profile for Triple T Excavating LLC(505) 473-5856

  9. #9 Leroy's Excavating

    Based in Española, 22 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    19519 US Hwy 84/285, Hernandez, NM 87537
    View profile for Leroy's Excavating(505) 753-3148

  10. #10 OR Communications

    Based in Española, 20 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    15 O.R. Comm Rd, Santa Cruz, NM 87567
    View profile for OR Communications(505) 753-9866

  13. #13 GM Emulsion, LLC

    Based in Santa Fe

    48/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5935 Agua Fria St, Santa Fe, NM 87507
    View profile for GM Emulsion, LLC(505) 471-9981

  14. #14 Jackalope Dirtworks

    Based in Española, 19 mi away

    48/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 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.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    Española, NM 87532
    View profile for Jackalope Dirtworks(505) 753-7541

  15. #15 Blueline Construction Inc.

    Based in Santa Fe

    47/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

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

    • 3.8★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–5:30 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    20 Reata Rd, Mailing: PO BOX 28666 Santa Fe, NM 87592-8666, 20 Reata Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87507
    View profile for Blueline Construction Inc.(505) 216-7909

  16. #16 Ballew Inc.

    Based in Santa Fe

    47/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    9 Avanti Ct, Santa Fe, NM 87508
    View profile for Ballew Inc.(505) 471-1287

Also serving Santa Fe

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 Santa Fe
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
A's Professional Landscape & Construction5.0★ (11)In Santa Fe
AGT ExcavatingIn Santa Fe
Barbara Vadurro Landscapes5.0★ (1)In Santa Fe
BET LLC1.0★ (1)In Santa Fe
Campbell and SteeleIn Santa Fe
Canon's Backhoe & DumptruckIn Santa Fe
Dove Trenching & Excavating, Inc.5.0★ (1)In Santa Fe
Eker Brothers IncIn Santa Fe
Mark A Lopez & Associates LLCIn Santa Fe
Marquez Excavating5.0★ (2)In Santa Fe
PLM Construction SvcIn Santa Fe
Ridgeway ConstructionIn Santa Fe
RL Leeder5.0★ (1)In Santa Fe
Ruiz Excavating & Asphalt5.0★ (2)In Santa Fe
Sangre De Cristo Designs5.0★ (7)In Santa Fe
Sangre de Cristo HomesIn Santa Fe
Santa Fe HVAC Services5.0★ (1)In Santa Fe
Sol Works Construction3.7★ (3)In Santa Fe
Vigil's Excavation, LLC3.0★ (2)In Santa Fe
Wilson Grading & Excavating4.0★ (2)In Santa Fe

How we ranked Santa Fe excavating contractors

We scored 16 Santa Fe 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Santa Fe?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Santa Fe, NM is Santa Fe Excavating LLC with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 4 PM. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#2) and Triple T Excavating LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 16 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Santa Fe?

ContractorsRanked ranks 16 excavating contractors serving Santa Fe, NM. 12 of them are based in Santa Fe; 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 Santa Fe are open 24/7?

1 ranked excavating contractor in Santa Fe posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#2). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Santa Fe work on weekends?

6 of 16 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Santa Fe Excavating LLC (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#2) and Eagle Concrete Construction and Excavation (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Santa Fe excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 16 rated excavating contractors in Santa Fe is 4.8★, with a median of 6 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services has the most, 58 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 Santa Fe count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 16 excavating contractors serving Santa Fe.

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