60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,035 Google reviews, the most in Apple Valley.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Apple Valley, CA (2026)
14 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Apple Valley: Thompson Family Plumbing & Drain, CR Score 60/100; 4.8★ from 1,035 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): TBR Excavation, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 14.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Oak Hills Nursery, 78 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 14 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
14 Apple Valley excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 14 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Apple Valley at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thompson Family Plumbing & Drain | 60 | 4.8★ (1,035) | Hesperia, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | TBR Excavation | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | Hesperia, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Bennett Excavation | 54 | 4.8★ (23) | Crestline, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Gilstrap Excavating | 52 | 5.0★ (4) | Crestline, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Oak Hills Nursery | 52 | 4.8★ (78) | Oak Hills, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun | Most reviews |
| 6 | Affordable Weed Abatement | 51 | 4.9★ (25) | Phelan, 2 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Desert Construction Services | 51 | 5.0★ (6) | Hesperia, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Blue Ribbon Outdoor Services General Engineering Underground | 51 | 5.0★ (14) | Hesperia, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Bacon Wagner Excavating Inc | 49 | 4.3★ (4) | San Bernardino, 21 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Joshua Grading & Excavating | 49 | 4.1★ (9) | Phelan, 18 mi away | — | — |
The 14 best excavating contractors in Apple Valley, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Hesperia, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Crestline, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crestline, 23 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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.
Based in Oak Hills, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 78 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Phelan, 2 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hesperia, 7 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hesperia, 13 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Bernardino, 21 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Phelan, 18 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Apple Valley
48/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Spring Valley Lake, 23 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Apple Valley
47/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Utility contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crestline, 17 mi away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Apple Valley
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Valley Heating & Air Conditioning | 5.0★ (2) | In Apple Valley |
| Apple Valley HVAC Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Apple Valley |
| Cal Custom Landscape | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Camco Unlimited engineering | In Apple Valley | |
| Cheryls Underground Construction, Inc. | In Apple Valley | |
| CSR Home Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | In Apple Valley |
| Dry Lands Mitigation and Construction | In Apple Valley | |
| FORBES CONSTRUCTION | 3.5★ (4) | In Apple Valley |
| Gary Moore Construction Inc | In Apple Valley | |
| Guldbranson Excavating-West | 1.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Indian Construction Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Ortega's Grading | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Playa Safety | In Apple Valley | |
| Roland Engineering Inc. | 5.0★ (3) | In Apple Valley |
| S. Christensen Engineering, Inc. | In Apple Valley | |
| Southland Tractor Inc | Backhoe Service | California | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Sully-Miller Contracting Co. | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| TCB Remodeling inc | 5.0★ (4) | In Apple Valley |
| Wayne's Excavating & Truck | 4.0★ (1) | In Apple Valley |
| WGS CONSTRUCTION | In Apple Valley |
How we ranked Apple Valley excavating contractors
We scored 14 Apple Valley 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 Apple Valley 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 Apple Valley: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Apple Valley?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Apple Valley, CA is Thompson Family Plumbing & Drain with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,035 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. TBR Excavation (#2) and Bennett Excavation (#3) follow. We ranked 14 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Apple Valley?
ContractorsRanked ranks 14 excavating contractors serving Apple Valley, CA. 2 of them are based in Apple Valley; 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 Apple Valley are open 24/7?
5 ranked excavating contractors in Apple Valley post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Thompson Family Plumbing & Drain (#1), TBR Excavation (#2) and Gilstrap Excavating (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Apple Valley work on weekends?
8 of 14 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Thompson Family Plumbing & Drain (#1), TBR Excavation (#2) and Bennett Excavation (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Apple Valley excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 14 rated excavating contractors in Apple Valley is 4.8★, with a median of 10 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 Apple Valley count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Apple Valley 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 Apple Valley
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 14 excavating contractors serving Apple Valley.
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