60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Atascadero, CA (2026)
16 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Atascadero: Shiffrar Grading & Excavating, Inc., CR Score 60/100; 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): San Paso Enterprises, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 16.
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Most-reviewed: Kritz Excavating & Trucking, Inc, 86 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 16 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
16 Atascadero excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 3 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 16 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Atascadero at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shiffrar Grading & Excavating, Inc. | 60 | 4.7★ (15) | Atascadero | — | Overall |
| 2 | Kritz Excavating & Trucking, Inc | 59 | 4.8★ (86) | Paso Robles, 6 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 3 | San Paso Enterprises | 58 | 5.0★ (3) | Atascadero | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | David Crye General Engineering Contractor, Inc. | 57 | 5.0★ (14) | Morro Bay, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | J B's General Engineering | 55 | 4.0★ (3) | Atascadero | — | — |
| 6 | Kirk Construction | 54 | 4.2★ (5) | Atascadero | — | — |
| 7 | A-Jay Excavating | 54 | 3.0★ (8) | Atascadero | — | — |
| 8 | Whit's-Turn Tree Care | 54 | 5.0★ (9) | Paso Robles, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | 4th Generation Tree | 53 | 4.7★ (29) | Templeton, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Leo Tidwell Excavating Corp. (LTEC) | 53 | 4.0★ (10) | Paso Robles, 11 mi away | — | — |
The 16 best excavating contractors in Atascadero, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Paso Robles, 6 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 86 Google reviews, the most in Atascadero.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atascadero
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Morro Bay, 13 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Atascadero
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Atascadero
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atascadero
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Paso Robles, 6 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Templeton, 5 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 29 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Paso Robles, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Osos, 15 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 San Luis Obispo, 17 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Los Osos, 14 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Paso Robles, 10 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Cambria, 11 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Sand & gravel supplier”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#16 SLO Trenchless
Based in San Luis Obispo, 16 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Atascadero
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Arthurs Contracting Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Atascadero |
| Atascadero Asphalt Paving | 5.0★ (1) | In Atascadero |
| Borba Tractor Services | In Atascadero | |
| Brent Knowles Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Bullard & Sons Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Cali Construction LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Atascadero |
| Carroll Concrete Construction | 5.0★ (3) | In Atascadero |
| Caspary Construction | In Atascadero | |
| Coastal Land Services | 5.0★ (2) | In Atascadero |
| Holloway Earthwork, Inc. | In Atascadero | |
| John Stafford Construction & Pest | 4.2★ (5) | In Atascadero |
| JSB General Engineering | In Atascadero | |
| Kevin Bennett Excavating | In Atascadero | |
| Lindemans Trucking & Construction | In Atascadero | |
| Melchor Construction | In Atascadero | |
| N/S | In Atascadero | |
| Raminha Construction | In Atascadero | |
| S Chaves Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Scoggins Site Development & Engineering | In Atascadero | |
| Siteworx Construction, Inc. | In Atascadero |
How we ranked Atascadero excavating contractors
We scored 16 Atascadero 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 Atascadero 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 Atascadero: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Atascadero?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Atascadero, CA is Shiffrar Grading & Excavating, Inc. with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews. Kritz Excavating & Trucking, Inc (#2) and San Paso Enterprises (#3) follow. We ranked 16 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Atascadero?
ContractorsRanked ranks 16 excavating contractors serving Atascadero, CA. 5 of them are based in Atascadero; 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 Atascadero are open 24/7?
3 ranked excavating contractors in Atascadero post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are San Paso Enterprises (#3), Whit's-Turn Tree Care (#8) and 4th Generation Tree (#9). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Atascadero work on weekends?
3 of 16 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Kritz Excavating & Trucking, Inc (#2), San Paso Enterprises (#3) and Whit's-Turn Tree Care (#8). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Atascadero excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 16 rated excavating contractors in Atascadero is 4.8★, with a median of 8 reviews. Kritz Excavating & Trucking, Inc has the most, 86 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Atascadero count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Atascadero 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 Atascadero
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 16 excavating contractors serving Atascadero.
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