58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,035 Google reviews, the most in Adelanto.
Best Excavating Contractors in Adelanto, CA (2026)
11 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Adelanto: Thompson Family Plumbing & Drain, CR Score 58/100; 4.8★ from 1,035 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): TBR Excavation, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 11.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Oak Hills Nursery, 78 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 11 ranked after Thompson Family Plumbing & Drain; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
11 Adelanto excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 11 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Adelanto at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thompson Family Plumbing & Drain | 58 | 4.8★ (1,035) | Hesperia, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | GP Excavation General Engineering Contractor | 54 | 5.0★ (9) | Adelanto | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | TBR Excavation | 54 | 5.0★ (3) | Hesperia, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Bennett Excavation | 53 | 4.8★ (23) | Crestline, 24 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Oak Hills Nursery | 51 | 4.8★ (78) | Oak Hills, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun | Most reviews |
| 6 | Blue Ribbon Outdoor Services General Engineering Underground | 50 | 5.0★ (14) | Hesperia, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Joshua Grading & Excavating | 50 | 4.1★ (9) | Phelan, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Desert Construction Services | 50 | 5.0★ (6) | Hesperia, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Affordable Weed Abatement | 48 | 4.9★ (25) | Phelan, 14 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Kelley's Underground Construction,Inc. | 43 | 3.8★ (11) | Apple Valley, 15 mi away | — | — |
The 11 best excavating contractors in Adelanto, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Adelanto
54/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based in Hesperia, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Crestline, 24 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Oak Hills, 14 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 78 Google reviews.
Based in Hesperia, 15 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Phelan, 13 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Hesperia, 11 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Phelan, 14 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based in Apple Valley, 15 mi away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Utility contractor”.
Based in Crestline, 24 mi away
42/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Also serving Adelanto
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A.Y.S Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Adelanto |
| Amezcuas Landscaping Care And Design | 5.0★ (6) | In Adelanto |
| Chris Marlin Construction CMC | 5.0★ (2) | In Adelanto |
| Guilherme Engineering | In Adelanto | |
| Guldbranson Excavating-West | 1.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| JVP Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Adelanto |
| L.H. Handyman & Construction | In Adelanto | |
| Maxcomforthvac.llc. | In Adelanto | |
| MSS Grading and Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | In Adelanto |
| Ortega's Grading | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Parry Construction | In Adelanto | |
| Pineda Construction Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Adelanto |
| Proficient Material Handling Services | In Adelanto | |
| RR Skid steer Excavator Services | In Adelanto | |
| Skyndix Gable | In Adelanto | |
| Sully-Miller Contracting Co. | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| View Nu Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Adelanto |
| Viva Concrete | In Adelanto | |
| Wharton salvage and repair service | In Adelanto | |
| Woody's Demolition | 5.0★ (1) | In Adelanto |
How we ranked Adelanto excavating contractors
We scored 11 Adelanto 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 Adelanto 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 Adelanto: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Adelanto?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Adelanto, CA is Thompson Family Plumbing & Drain with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,035 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. GP Excavation General Engineering Contractor (#2) and TBR Excavation (#3) follow. We ranked 11 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Adelanto?
ContractorsRanked ranks 11 excavating contractors serving Adelanto, CA. 1 of them is based in Adelanto; 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 Adelanto are open 24/7?
4 ranked excavating contractors in Adelanto post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Thompson Family Plumbing & Drain (#1), TBR Excavation (#3) and Blue Ribbon Outdoor Services General Engineering Underground (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Adelanto work on weekends?
8 of 11 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Thompson Family Plumbing & Drain (#1), GP Excavation General Engineering Contractor (#2) and TBR Excavation (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Adelanto excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 11 rated excavating contractors in Adelanto is 4.9★, with a median of 11 reviews. Thompson Family Plumbing & Drain has the most, 1,035 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 Adelanto count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Adelanto 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 Adelanto
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 11 excavating contractors serving Adelanto.
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