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Best Excavating Contractors in Verde Village, AZ (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Verde Village: Longfellow Excavating LLC, CR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews.

  2. 22

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Desert Hydrovac LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #22 of 31.

  3. 5

    Most-reviewed: AZ Tractor Works, LLC, 52 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 31 ranked; ranked #5.

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31 Verde Village excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 31 rated businesses.

Top 10 excavating contractors in Verde Village at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Verde Village at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Longfellow Excavating LLC625.0★ (40)Verde Village—Overall
2Merrell Excavating LLC625.0★ (17)Cottonwood, 1 mi away——
3Brewer Excavating LLC574.6★ (10)Verde Village——
4Ligon Excavation Inc565.0★ (12)Camp Verde, 7 mi away——
5AZ Tractor Works, LLC565.0★ (52)Chino Valley, 10 mi awaySatMost reviews
6Verde Earthworks, LLC564.7★ (3)Verde VillageSun · Evenings—
7AZTM CONSTRUCTION565.0★ (3)Verde VillageSat—
8Dirtvisions Landscaping555.0★ (24)Chino Valley, 9 mi awaySat · Sun—
9Parker Construction555.0★ (8)Camp Verde, 15 mi away——
10Blackhills Enterprises553.9★ (7)Cottonwood, 2 mi away——

The 31 best excavating contractors in Verde Village, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Verde Village

    #1 Longfellow Excavating LLC

    Based in Verde Village

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    3180 E Beaver Creek Rd Suite B, Rimrock, AZ 86335
    View profile for Longfellow Excavating LLC(928) 300-3792

  2. #2 Merrell Excavating LLC

    Based in Cottonwood, 1 mi away

    62/100CR 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 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
    Address
    400 E Klaus Way, Cottonwood, AZ 86326
    View profile for Merrell Excavating LLC(928) 899-3807

  3. #3 Brewer Excavating LLC

    Based in Verde Village

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Brewer Excavating LLC(928) 300-4659

  4. #4 Ligon Excavation Inc

    Based in Camp Verde, 7 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #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.

    • 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4765 Hayfield Draw Dr, Camp Verde, AZ 86322
    View profile for Ligon Excavation Inc(928) 301-0448

  5. #5 AZ Tractor Works, LLC

    Based in Chino Valley, 10 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews, the most in Verde Village.

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

    • 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for AZ Tractor Works, LLC

  6. #6 Verde Earthworks, LLC

    Based in Verde Village

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–8 PM · Sat closed · Sun 7 AM–8 PM
    Address
    Rimrock, AZ 86335
    View profile for Verde Earthworks, LLC(928) 284-3778

  7. #7 AZTM CONSTRUCTION

    Based in Verde Village

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for AZTM CONSTRUCTION(928) 963-4697

  8. #8 Dirtvisions Landscaping

    Based in Chino Valley, 9 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    View profile for Dirtvisions Landscaping(928) 300-4756

  9. #9 Parker Construction

    Based in Camp Verde, 15 mi away

    55/100CR 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
    1567 S Murdock Rd, Camp Verde, AZ 86322
    View profile for Parker Construction(928) 567-3769

  10. #10 Blackhills Enterprises

    Based in Cottonwood, 2 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 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 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    375 S Airpark Rd, Cottonwood, AZ 86326
    View profile for Blackhills Enterprises(928) 301-0375

  11. #11 DeWitt Excavation Inc

    Based in Cottonwood, 2 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 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–Fri 7 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2582 S Union Dr, Cottonwood, AZ 86326
    View profile for DeWitt Excavation Inc(928) 646-5324

  12. #12 Canyon Dirt Works, LLC

    Based in Prescott, 23 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #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.

    • 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2111 Gulfstream #102, Prescott, AZ 86301
    View profile for Canyon Dirt Works, LLC(928) 460-3389

  13. #13 Granite Pines Excavation

    Based in Prescott Valley, 15 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 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.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    Address
    11600 E Harley Dr, Prescott Valley, AZ 86315
    View profile for Granite Pines Excavation(928) 499-9790

  15. #15 Aspire Construction Group

    Based in Prescott Valley, 19 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8170 E Ashley Dr, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
    View profile for Aspire Construction Group(928) 899-8313

  16. #16 Ncs Inc

    Based in Camp Verde, 12 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 3.4★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    724 Industrial Dr STE 1, Camp Verde, AZ 86322
    View profile for Ncs Inc(928) 527-9858

  17. #17 Reay Brothers Excavation

    Based in Verde Village

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–3 PM · Fri 7 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5250 N Restoration Loop, Rimrock, AZ 86335
    View profile for Reay Brothers Excavation(928) 300-8161

  21. #21 Landaverde Landscaping

    Based in Verde Village

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscape designer”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Landaverde Landscaping(928) 399-9432

  23. #23 Affordable Excavation LLC

    Based in Prescott Valley, 18 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Affordable Excavation LLC(928) 224-8060

  24. #24 I Dig You LLC

    Based in Prescott, 22 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 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.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5319 Crescent Edge Dr, Prescott, AZ 86301
    View profile for I Dig You LLC(928) 800-1734

  25. #25 Day Excavation LLC

    Based in Prescott, 20 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Day Excavation LLC(928) 910-2829

All 31 excavating contractors

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #31, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.

excavating contractors in Verde Village, ranks 26 to 31
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Highland Grading & Excavating495.0★ (12)23 mi
27Tiffany Construction Co463.3★ (7)16 mi
28Southwest Excavation Services, LLC454.0★ (5)22 mi
29B&R Services. firewood tree work & junk removal455.0★ (5)22 mi
30Fann Contracting Inc453.4★ (19)23 mi
31Rowdy Rooter444.1★ (7)22 mi

Also serving Verde Village

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 Verde Village
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Arizona Northern Equipment3.0★ (2)2 mi
Arteaga's Excavation & Grading LLC1.0★ (1)11 mi
Bart Blevins Backhoe Services5.0★ (1)14 mi
Bart Blevins Backhoe Services2 mi
Braden Excavating5.0★ (1)In Verde Village
Campgreen junk removalIn Verde Village
Emerald Valley Home Services LLCIn Verde Village
Evolution Excavating & Development, LLC.5.0★ (1)19 mi
Gandy and Sons Excavating, LLC5.0★ (2)23 mi
Hammer Tech Rock Breakers Inc.In Verde Village
Hilltop ExcavatingIn Verde Village
McGuire Septic and Excavation5.0★ (1)22 mi
Mike Mulcaire Excavating Inc5.0★ (2)2 mi
Networx Cabling Systems, Inc.12 mi
Plas Excavating5.0★ (1)2 mi
ROCK BOTTOM EXCAVATION LLC5.0★ (1)22 mi
Star Welding LLC5.0★ (1)In Verde Village
Steve Craig Custom Painting & Construction, LLCIn Verde Village
Tom Mulcaire Contracting5 mi
Yavapai HomePRO Excavation and Contracting LLC5.0★ (2)22 mi

How we ranked Verde Village excavating contractors

We scored 31 Verde Village 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 Verde Village 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 Verde Village: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Verde Village?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Verde Village, AZ is Longfellow Excavating LLC with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews. Merrell Excavating LLC (#2) and Brewer Excavating LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 31 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Verde Village?

ContractorsRanked ranks 31 excavating contractors serving Verde Village, AZ. 6 of them are based in Verde Village; 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 Verde Village are open 24/7?

1 ranked excavating contractor in Verde Village posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Desert Hydrovac LLC (#22). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Verde Village work on weekends?

8 of 31 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are AZ Tractor Works, LLC (#5), AZTM CONSTRUCTION (#7) and Dirtvisions Landscaping (#8). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Verde Village excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 31 rated excavating contractors in Verde Village is 5.0★, with a median of 7 reviews. AZ Tractor Works, LLC has the most, 52 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Verde Village count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Verde Village 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 Verde Village

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 31 excavating contractors serving Verde Village.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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