60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Vail, AZ (2026)
29 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Vail: Roughout Excavation LLC, CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 29.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services, 708 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 29 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
29 Vail excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 14 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 29 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Vail at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roughout Excavation LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (17) | Vail | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services | 56 | 4.7★ (708) | Tucson, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | NAFOX Dirt Works LLC | 53 | 3.7★ (3) | Drexel Heights, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Silverado Equipment LLC “Expert Excavators” | 53 | 5.0★ (12) | Casas Adobes, 13 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Pioneer Plumbing | 53 | 4.6★ (254) | Tucson, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | DrainMasters Plumbing & Drain Service | 53 | 4.8★ (137) | Tucson, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | MR. Precision Grading & Excavating LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (17) | Drexel Heights, 19 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Eagle Rock Excavating LLC | 52 | 3.5★ (25) | Tucson, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Diamondback Tractor Services | 52 | 5.0★ (24) | Tucson, 15 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Little Red Tractor Services | 52 | 5.0★ (3) | Green Valley, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 29 best excavating contractors in Vail, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Tucson, 21 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 708 Google reviews, the most in Vail.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Drexel Heights, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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.
Based in Casas Adobes, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tucson, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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.
Based in Tucson, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 137 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Drexel Heights, 19 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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.
Based in Tucson, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Tucson, 15 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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.
Based in Green Valley, 14 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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.
Based in Catalina Foothills, 22 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sierra Vista Southeast, 25 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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.
#13 Team Fishel
Based in Tucson, 24 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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.
Based in Tucson, 24 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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.
Based in Tucson, 24 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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.
Based in Casas Adobes, 24 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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.
Based in Tucson, 15 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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.
Based in Tucson, 12 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tucson, 15 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Avra Valley, 25 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tucson, 15 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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.
#22 Kustum Digz
Based in Summit, 17 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 1.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tucson, 19 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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.
Based in Tucson, 23 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tucson, 24 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
All 29 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #29, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | R & R Backhoe | 46 | 5.0★ (3) | 23 mi |
| 27 | Churchman Sand & Gravel | 45 | 4.7★ (44) | 19 mi |
| 28 | Francisco's Honest Concrete | 43 | 4.6★ (9) | 15 mi |
| 29 | Copper Country Dirt Works LLC | 42 | 5.0★ (3) | 13 mi |
Also serving Vail
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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action Demolition | 1.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Air conditioning and HVAC Solutions Vail | In Vail | |
| Burfield excavation | 5.0★ (1) | In Vail |
| Catclaw Contractors | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| CSTS Steel Industries | In Vail | |
| Dirt Dudes Construction,LLC | In Vail | |
| DreamLine Construction LLC | 5.0★ (13) | In Vail |
| Energysense | In Vail | |
| Goodwillie Earthwerks | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Handysweeper | 5.0★ (1) | In Vail |
| Infinity Design Construction LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Vail |
| KB Home The Landings at Rancho Del Lago | 5.0★ (2) | In Vail |
| Larry's Back Hoe LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Mike & David the handyman | In Vail | |
| Peoples Power Service | In Vail | |
| PrimeConstruct | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| R W Strunk Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Sanctuary at Sycamore Canyon by Richmond American | In Vail | |
| TUCSON TRENCHING AND EXCAVATING | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| TwinRidge Constuction Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
How we ranked Vail excavating contractors
We scored 29 Vail 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 Vail 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 Vail: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Vail?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Vail, AZ is Roughout Excavation LLC with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#2) and NAFOX Dirt Works LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 29 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Vail?
ContractorsRanked ranks 29 excavating contractors serving Vail, AZ. 1 of them is based in Vail; 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 Vail are open 24/7?
4 ranked excavating contractors in Vail post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roughout Excavation LLC (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#2) and NAFOX Dirt Works LLC (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Vail work on weekends?
14 of 29 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 9 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roughout Excavation LLC (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#2) and NAFOX Dirt Works LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Vail excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 29 rated excavating contractors in Vail is 4.8★, with a median of 13 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services has the most, 708 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 Vail count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Vail 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 Vail
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 29 excavating contractors serving Vail.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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