57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in South Valley, NM (2026)
26 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in South Valley: Groundbreaking Services LLC, CR Score 57/100; 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 22
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Arrowhead Asphalt, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #22 of 26.
- 8
Most-reviewed: Frank's Septic Services, Inc., 123 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 26 ranked; ranked #8.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
26 South Valley excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 13 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 26 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Albuquerque ranking. See Excavating contractors in Albuquerque
Top 10 excavating contractors in South Valley at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Groundbreaking Services LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (23) | Albuquerque, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Gomez Excavating & Construction LLC | 54 | 4.4★ (5) | Albuquerque, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Salls Brothers Construction | 53 | 3.6★ (18) | Albuquerque, 2 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Rio Grande Excavation & Backhoe Services | 53 | 4.7★ (13) | Corrales, 17 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | PG Enterprises/Premier Granite LLC | 53 | 4.9★ (46) | Albuquerque, 1 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | MT Private Utility Locating Services, LLC | 52 | 4.7★ (13) | South Valley | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Main Street Demolition of Albuquerque | 52 | 5.0★ (16) | Portland, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Frank's Septic Services, Inc. | 52 | 4.9★ (123) | Belen, 24 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 9 | C & C Demolition Services. | 51 | 4.1★ (32) | Albuquerque, 3 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Cacy's Bobcat Grading & Excvtn | 50 | 4.0★ (4) | Rio Rancho, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
The 26 best excavating contractors in South Valley, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Albuquerque, 3 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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, 2 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Corrales, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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.
Based in Albuquerque, 1 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 South Valley
52/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Portland, 5 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 Belen, 24 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 123 Google reviews, the most in South Valley.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albuquerque, 3 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Rio Rancho, 19 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Albuquerque, 9 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Rio Rancho, 19 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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.
#13 Sky Builders LLC
Based in Albuquerque, 2 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albuquerque, 2 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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, 12 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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.
#16 Star Paving
Based in Albuquerque, 3 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.5★ from 67 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albuquerque, 13 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Rio Rancho, 21 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Albuquerque, 9 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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, 15 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Albuquerque, 8 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Show Low, 24 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 17 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rio Rancho, 16 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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, 11 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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.
Based in Albuquerque, 3 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
How we ranked South Valley excavating contractors
We scored 26 South Valley 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 South Valley 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 South Valley: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in South Valley?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in South Valley, NM is Groundbreaking Services LLC with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Gomez Excavating & Construction LLC (#2) and Salls Brothers Construction (#3) follow. We ranked 26 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in South Valley?
ContractorsRanked ranks 26 excavating contractors serving South Valley, NM. 1 of them is based in South Valley; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in South Valley are open 24/7?
2 ranked excavating contractors in South Valley post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Groundbreaking Services LLC (#1) and Arrowhead Asphalt (#22). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in South Valley work on weekends?
13 of 26 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Rio Grande Excavation & Backhoe Services (#4), MT Private Utility Locating Services, LLC (#6) and Main Street Demolition of Albuquerque (#7). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do South Valley excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 26 rated excavating contractors in South Valley is 4.8★, with a median of 8 reviews. Frank's Septic Services, Inc. has the most, 123 reviews, and ranks #8. 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 South Valley count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the South Valley 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 South Valley
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 26 excavating contractors serving South Valley.
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