55/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews.
Best Excavating Contractors in Atwater, CA (2026)
11 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Atwater: Jays Dump and Clean Ups, CR Score 55/100; 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Most-reviewed: Luis Gardening, 121 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 11 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
11 Atwater excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 3 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 11 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Atwater at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jays Dump and Clean Ups | 55 | 5.0★ (44) | Merced, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Luis Gardening | 53 | 4.9★ (121) | Ceres, 23 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | MCM Plumbing | 50 | 4.7★ (21) | Merced, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Leam Backhoe & Underground | 49 | 4.2★ (5) | Hughson, 20 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Clark Brothers Inc | 49 | 3.9★ (8) | Dos Palos, 24 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Unruh Bobcat Service | 48 | 5.0★ (5) | Merced, 8 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Rolfe Construction | 48 | 3.5★ (8) | Atwater | — | — |
| 8 | San Luis Pump Company | 48 | 5.0★ (7) | Merced, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Copper Sand and Gravel | 48 | 3.3★ (3) | Riverbank, 23 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Key Seal Products Inc | 46 | 4.7★ (10) | Turlock, 16 mi away | — | — |
The 11 best excavating contractors in Atwater, 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 Ceres, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 121 Google reviews, the most in Atwater.
#3 MCM Plumbing
Based in Merced, 6 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 21 Google reviews.
Based in Hughson, 20 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Dos Palos, 24 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Merced, 8 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based in Atwater
48/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based in Merced, 6 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pump supplier”.
Based in Riverbank, 23 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Turlock, 16 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving materials supplier”.
Based in Turlock, 19 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Also serving Atwater
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AAA Backhoe Service | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| AV Concrete | 5.0★ (1) | In Atwater |
| Bee Dumping and Demolition | In Atwater | |
| EJ Franks Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Atwater |
| Hibdon Backhoe Service | 11 mi | |
| Hibdon Backhoe Services | 17 mi | |
| Lawrence Backhoe Service, Inc. | In Atwater | |
| Lawrence Backhoe Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Atwater |
| Leo Construction | 5.0★ (3) | In Atwater |
| Luxore Construction | 5.0★ (4) | In Atwater |
| Mc Elvany Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Old Bridge Construction Services Inc | In Atwater | |
| OnGrade Earthworks | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Pacific valley framing and construction | In Atwater | |
| Platinum General Engineering | 5.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| SnugWrap Services | In Atwater | |
| Tsymbal Excavation & Grading | 17 mi | |
| Unruh Bobcat Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Atwater |
| Wickum Construction | 4.5★ (2) | In Atwater |
| Your Local Handyman Remodel & Repair | 5.0★ (12) | In Atwater |
How we ranked Atwater excavating contractors
We scored 11 Atwater 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 Atwater 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 Atwater: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Atwater?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Atwater, CA is Jays Dump and Clean Ups with a CR Score of 55/100. It has 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Luis Gardening (#2) and MCM Plumbing (#3) follow. We ranked 11 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Atwater?
ContractorsRanked ranks 11 excavating contractors serving Atwater, CA. 1 of them is based in Atwater; 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 Atwater are open 24/7?
1 ranked excavating contractor in Atwater posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Jays Dump and Clean Ups (#1). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Atwater work on weekends?
3 of 11 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Jays Dump and Clean Ups (#1), Luis Gardening (#2) and Unruh Bobcat Service (#6). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Atwater excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 11 rated excavating contractors in Atwater is 4.7★, with a median of 8 reviews. Luis Gardening has the most, 121 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 Atwater count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Atwater 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 Atwater
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 11 excavating contractors serving Atwater.
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