61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 69 Google reviews, the most in Show Low.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Show Low, AZ (2026)
6 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Show Low: Perkins Cinders Inc, CR Score 61/100; 4.5★ from 69 Google reviews.
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Most-reviewed: Nate's Junk Removal & Excavation, 46 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 6 ranked after Perkins Cinders Inc; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
6 Show Low excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 6 rated businesses.
Top 6 excavating contractors in Show Low at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Perkins Cinders Inc | 61 | 4.5★ (69) | Show Low | — | Overall |
| 2 | Pacific Ponderosa | 60 | 4.9★ (14) | Show Low | — | — |
| 3 | Nate's Junk Removal & Excavation | 57 | 5.0★ (46) | Bonney Lake, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 4 | Western Grade LLC | 52 | 4.6★ (21) | Show Low | — | — |
| 5 | L&M SEPTIC AND EXCAVATION, LLC | 51 | 5.0★ (4) | Show Low | — | — |
| 6 | Riley Industrial Services, Inc. | 50 | 4.9★ (8) | Show Low | — | — |
The 6 best excavating contractors in Show Low, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Show Low
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Bonney Lake, 18 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Show Low
52/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Show Low
51/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Show Low
50/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Show Low excavating contractors
We scored 6 Show Low 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 Show Low 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 Show Low: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Show Low?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Show Low, AZ is Perkins Cinders Inc with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.5★ from 69 Google reviews. Pacific Ponderosa (#2) and Nate's Junk Removal & Excavation (#3) follow. We ranked 6 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Show Low?
ContractorsRanked ranks 6 excavating contractors serving Show Low, AZ. 5 of them are based in Show Low; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Show Low work on weekends?
1 of 6 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Nate's Junk Removal & Excavation (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Show Low excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 6 rated excavating contractors in Show Low is 4.9★, with a median of 18 reviews. Perkins Cinders Inc has the most, 69 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 Show Low count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Show Low 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 Show Low
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 6 excavating contractors serving Show Low.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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