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Best Excavating Contractors in Tucson, AZ (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Tucson: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services, CR Score 61/100; 4.7★ from 708 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roughout Excavation LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 36.

  3. 4

    Most-reviewed: Pioneer Plumbing, 254 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 36 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services; ranked #4.

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

36 Tucson excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 14 open Saturdays and 10 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 36 rated businesses.

Top 10 excavating contractors in Tucson at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Tucson at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services614.7★ (708)Tucson24/7Overall
2Roughout Excavation LLC595.0★ (17)Vail, 4 mi away24/7Emergencies
3DrainMasters Plumbing & Drain Service584.8★ (137)Tucson24/7—
4Pioneer Plumbing574.6★ (254)TucsonSat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
5Atlas Dirt Works LLC565.0★ (5)TucsonSat · Sun · Evenings—
6Team Fishel564.2★ (15)Tucson——
7MR. Precision Grading & Excavating LLC565.0★ (17)Drexel Heights, 5 mi awaySat—
8Diamondback Tractor Services565.0★ (24)Tucson——
9BJ Drilling Company Inc565.0★ (8)Tucson——
10Smith Construction and Excavation Services LLC554.9★ (22)Tucson——

The 36 best excavating contractors in Tucson, ranked

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

  2. #2 Roughout Excavation LLC

    Based in Vail, 4 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Roughout Excavation LLC(480) 431-1322

  4. #4 Pioneer Plumbing

    Based in Tucson

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 254 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 254 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–8 PM
    Address
    1312 E Wieding Rd, Tucson, AZ 85706
    View profile for Pioneer Plumbing(520) 523-7224

  5. #5 Atlas Dirt Works LLC

    Based in Tucson

    56/100CR Score

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

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 6 AM–10 PM · Tue–Thu 6 AM–8 PM · Fri–Sun 6 AM–10 PM
    Address
    12705 W Emigh Rd, Tucson, AZ 85743
    View profile for Atlas Dirt Works LLC(520) 310-2513

  6. #6 Team Fishel

    Based in Tucson

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.2★ from 15 Google reviews
    Address
    4030 N Hwy Dr, Tucson, AZ 85705
    View profile for Team Fishel(520) 514-6709

  8. #8 Diamondback Tractor Services

    Based in Tucson

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4757 E 24th St, Tucson, AZ 85711
    View profile for Diamondback Tractor Services(520) 900-4521

  9. #9 BJ Drilling Company Inc

    Based in Tucson

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Address
    4010 W Ironwood Hill Dr, Tucson, AZ 85745
    View profile for BJ Drilling Company Inc(520) 586-3282

  11. #11 Desert Sky Excavating

    Based in Tucson

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2111 W La Osa St, Tucson, AZ 85705
    View profile for Desert Sky Excavating(520) 975-3840

  13. #13 NAFOX Dirt Works LLC

    Based in Drexel Heights, 5 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 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
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for NAFOX Dirt Works LLC(520) 406-9205

  16. #16 Bob's Backhoe

    Based in Tucson

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6050 N Tula Ln, Tucson, AZ 85743
    View profile for Bob's Backhoe(520) 682-8885

  17. #17 GT Skidsteers, Tucson Land Grading, Leveling, Marana Excavation Contractors | Brick Pavers Contractors Installation.

    Based in Tucson

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    9051 N Hartman Ln, Tucson, AZ 85742
    View profile for GT Skidsteers, Tucson Land Grading, Leveling, Marana Excavation Contractors | Brick Pavers Contractors Installation.(520) 907-5051

  18. #18 Larry's Excavating LLC

    Based in Tucson

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    16375 N Starboard Dr, Tucson, AZ 85739
    View profile for Larry's Excavating LLC(520) 825-9340

  21. #21 Outlaw Excavating

    Based in Tucson

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 3.9★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4010 N Runway Dr, Tucson, AZ 85705
    View profile for Outlaw Excavating(520) 343-4043

  22. #22 Buntin Excavating

    Based in Tucson

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 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.

    • 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3801 E 40th St, Tucson, AZ 85713
    View profile for Buntin Excavating(520) 240-5100

  23. #23 The Septic Surgeon Tucson

    Based in Tucson

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 5 AM–9 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun 5 AM–5 PM
    View profile for The Septic Surgeon Tucson(520) 471-5006

  24. #24 RW Strunk Excavating

    Based in Tucson

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 5:30 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3361 N Palo Verde Ave, Tucson, AZ 85716
    View profile for RW Strunk Excavating(520) 749-1854

  25. #25 Desert Earth Contracting

    Based in Tucson

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 3.2★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3132 E Lincoln St, Tucson, AZ 85714
    View profile for Desert Earth Contracting(520) 327-4064

All 36 excavating contractors

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #36, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.

excavating contractors in Tucson, ranks 26 to 36
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Dusty Duds Excavation and Construction524.9★ (9)In Tucson
27R & R Backhoe525.0★ (3)In Tucson
28Kustum Digz521.0★ (3)1 mi
29JD Cherry Contractors & Engineers LLC515.0★ (13)14 mi
30Duramax Concrete515.0★ (4)In Tucson
31Atteberry Excavation & Trucking, LLC514.0★ (8)8 mi
32Churchman Sand & Gravel504.7★ (44)In Tucson
33Arizona Roadrunner Septic Service, LLC494.6★ (33)In Tucson
34Francisco's Honest Concrete464.6★ (9)In Tucson
35E Excavating LLC463.7★ (3)20 mi
36Copper Country Dirt Works LLC435.0★ (3)9 mi

Also serving Tucson

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 Tucson
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
A5 Design & Construction5.0★ (2)In Tucson
Action Demolition1.0★ (2)In Tucson
Apex Asphalt Tucson5.0★ (2)In Tucson
Apex Development & Construction5.0★ (1)In Tucson
Arizona Trucking & Materials4.5★ (244)In Tucson
Artificial Grass Tucson4.3★ (6)In Tucson
Caldwell Watza Construction5.0★ (3)In Tucson
Catclaw Contractors5.0★ (2)In Tucson
Dirtworks Contracting4.5★ (13)In Tucson
Echo Construction Inc5.0★ (3)In Tucson
Horizon Distributors4.3★ (54)In Tucson
Marcon Excavating & Construction Inc4.0★ (2)In Tucson
Parkhurst LLc5.0★ (2)In Tucson
Patriot Earthworks5.0★ (2)In Tucson
Southwest Concrete Inc.5.0★ (2)In Tucson
Stone Cactus Fountains4.6★ (90)In Tucson
Sundt Construction4.0★ (5)In Tucson
Tucson Home Builder5.0★ (11)In Tucson
Tucson Irrigation4.5★ (25)In Tucson
TwinRidge Constuction Inc5.0★ (2)In Tucson

How we ranked Tucson excavating contractors

We scored 36 Tucson 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Tucson 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 Tucson: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Tucson?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Tucson, AZ is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.7★ from 708 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roughout Excavation LLC (#2) and DrainMasters Plumbing & Drain Service (#3) follow. We ranked 36 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Tucson?

ContractorsRanked ranks 36 excavating contractors serving Tucson, AZ. 25 of them are based in Tucson; 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 Tucson are open 24/7?

5 ranked excavating contractors in Tucson post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#1), Roughout Excavation LLC (#2) and DrainMasters Plumbing & Drain Service (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Tucson work on weekends?

14 of 36 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 10 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#1), Roughout Excavation LLC (#2) and DrainMasters Plumbing & Drain Service (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Tucson excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 36 rated excavating contractors in Tucson is 4.8★, with a median of 13 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services has the most, 708 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 Tucson count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Tucson 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 Tucson

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 36 excavating contractors serving Tucson.
  2. November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.

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