57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Arvin, CA (2026)
20 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Arvin: Hanzel Enterprises Inc. Grading & Excavating, CR Score 57/100; 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Sharp Excavation and Septic Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 20.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Sturgeon Services International, 21 Google reviews at 4.0★, the most of 20 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
20 Arvin excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 20 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Arvin at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hanzel Enterprises Inc. Grading & Excavating | 57 | 5.0★ (14) | Tehachapi, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Sharp Excavation and Septic Services | 57 | 5.0★ (9) | Tehachapi, 20 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Poindexter Welding & Excavation | 56 | 5.0★ (12) | Tehachapi, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Guinn Construction Co | 56 | 4.2★ (16) | Bakersfield, 18 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Sturgeon Services International | 55 | 4.0★ (21) | Bakersfield, 18 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 6 | Kim Marrs Excavation | 55 | 3.5★ (8) | Bakersfield, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Mr. Backhoe Inc. | 53 | 4.4★ (12) | Bakersfield, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Lonnie A Cross Land Leveling Inc. | 53 | 5.0★ (4) | Bakersfield, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Brown's Construction Service, Inc. | 53 | 4.6★ (11) | Bakersfield, 18 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Golden Construction-Excavation | 52 | 4.3★ (7) | Bakersfield, 23 mi away | — | — |
The 20 best excavating contractors in Arvin, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Tehachapi, 20 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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.
Based in Tehachapi, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield, 18 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.0★ from 21 Google reviews, the most in Arvin.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ 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 Bakersfield, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Bakersfield, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield, 23 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield, 7 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield, 20 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield, 19 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield, 20 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Bakersfield, 17 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield, 20 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.6★ from 13 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield, 20 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.7★ from 12 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield, 19 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield, 22 mi away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#20 Dirt Worx Inc
Based in Bakersfield, 22 mi away
42/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Arvin
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 |
|---|---|---|
| American West Construction | 14 mi | |
| BMC Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Browns Backhoe Services Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Dirt Guys Grading & Excavation | 4.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Elite E-I-A Services LLC | In Arvin | |
| Excavating Contractor Bakersfield | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Landscape Perfection | 13 mi | |
| Lew's Grading & Paving | 9 mi | |
| Litten's Backhoe Services | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Lyle J Cheek Construction Services | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| MVM Pool Demolition & Concrete | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Reddig Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| SecureTrenching | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Sierra Construction & Excvtn | 1.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Trailor's Backhoe Services | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Turman Construction Co Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Valley Tree & Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| VC Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Vito's Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Zunigatrashremoval | In Arvin |
How we ranked Arvin excavating contractors
We scored 20 Arvin 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 Arvin 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 Arvin: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Arvin?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Arvin, CA is Hanzel Enterprises Inc. Grading & Excavating with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Sharp Excavation and Septic Services (#2) and Poindexter Welding & Excavation (#3) follow. We ranked 20 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Arvin?
ContractorsRanked ranks 20 excavating contractors serving Arvin, CA. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Arvin are open 24/7?
4 ranked excavating contractors in Arvin post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Sharp Excavation and Septic Services (#2), Poindexter Welding & Excavation (#3) and All About the "Business" Septic Services (#11). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Arvin work on weekends?
5 of 20 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Hanzel Enterprises Inc. Grading & Excavating (#1), Sharp Excavation and Septic Services (#2) and Poindexter Welding & Excavation (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Arvin excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 20 rated excavating contractors in Arvin is 4.3★, with a median of 8 reviews. Sturgeon Services International has the most, 21 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 Arvin count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Arvin 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 Arvin
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 20 excavating contractors serving Arvin.
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