7 demolition contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Solvang: Ranch Hands Construction, CR Score 88/100; 4.7★ from 19 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Central Coast Junk Pros, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 7.
Most-reviewed: E W Rice Construction, 9 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 7 ranked after Ranch Hands Construction; ranked #5.
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7 Solvang demolition contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 7 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ranch Hands Construction | 88 | 4.7★ (19) | Solvang | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Central Coast Junk Pros | 76 | 5.0★ (4) | Santa Maria, 25 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Superior landscaping and property MAINTENANCE | 75 | 5.0★ (8) | Santa Barbara, 24 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Bob's Backhoe & Trucking | 70 | 3.7★ (3) | Goleta, 21 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | E W Rice Construction | 69 | 5.0★ (9) | Santa Maria, 21 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 6 | Santa Barbara Concrete Cutting | 69 | 5.0★ (4) | Goleta, 20 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Abatex | 63 | 5.0★ (3) | Goleta, 21 mi away | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 19 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (19).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Maria, 25 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara, 24 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 21 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Santa Maria, 21 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, 9 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 20 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, 4 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 21 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
We scored 7 Solvang demolition contractors on 8 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. Unknown factors are left out of the score, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 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 Solvang data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |