57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 817 Google reviews, the most in Socorro.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Socorro, TX (2026)
9 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Socorro: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 57/100; 4.6★ from 817 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): SILKROAD GRADING, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 9.
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Most-reviewed: ZTEX Construction Inc., 48 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 9 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
9 Socorro excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 3 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 9 rated businesses.
Top 9 excavating contractors in Socorro at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.6★ (817) | El Paso, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | SILKROAD GRADING | 56 | 4.8★ (11) | El Paso, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Blackridge Excavation and Grade LLC | 49 | 5.0★ (9) | El Paso, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | ZTEX Construction Inc. | 48 | 4.4★ (48) | El Paso, 5 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | Dirtworks | 47 | 3.3★ (3) | El Paso, 23 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Demo Max Operations | 43 | 5.0★ (5) | Sunland Park, 20 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Cat 5 Excavation and Demolition | 42 | 5.0★ (5) | El Paso, 25 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Enriquez Concrete LLC | 41 | 5.0★ (3) | Sunland Park, 18 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Rhino Environmental Services | 40 | 3.7★ (3) | El Paso, 17 mi away | — | — |
The 9 best excavating contractors in Socorro, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in El Paso, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in El Paso, 3 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in El Paso, 5 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 48 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#5 Dirtworks
Based in El Paso, 23 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Sunland Park, 20 mi away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in El Paso, 25 mi away
42/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sunland Park, 18 mi away
41/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in El Paso, 17 mi away
40/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Waste management service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Socorro excavating contractors
We scored 9 Socorro 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 Socorro 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 Socorro: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Socorro?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Socorro, TX is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 4.6★ from 817 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. SILKROAD GRADING (#2) and Blackridge Excavation and Grade LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 9 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Socorro are open 24/7?
2 ranked excavating contractors in Socorro post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1) and SILKROAD GRADING (#2). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Socorro work on weekends?
3 of 9 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), SILKROAD GRADING (#2) and Demo Max Operations (#6). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Socorro excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 9 rated excavating contractors in Socorro is 4.8★, with a median of 5 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 817 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 Socorro count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Socorro 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 Socorro
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 9 excavating contractors serving Socorro.
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