56/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 148 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Auburn, CA (2026)
75 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Auburn: El Dorado Dumpsters, CR Score 56/100; 5.0★ from 148 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 4
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Chasin' Dirt, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 75.
- 9
Most-reviewed: Bonney Plumbing, Sewer, Electrical, Heating & Air, 9,342 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 75 ranked; ranked #9.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
75 Auburn excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 13 are open 24/7, 39 open Saturdays and 27 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 75 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Auburn at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | El Dorado Dumpsters | 56 | 5.0★ (148) | Diamond Springs, 22 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Henderson Construction | 55 | 5.0★ (15) | Redding, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Ferreira Grading and Excavating | 55 | 5.0★ (29) | Auburn | — | — |
| 4 | Chasin' Dirt | 55 | 5.0★ (10) | Diamond Springs, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Freed's Excavating, Inc. | 55 | 4.5★ (8) | Auburn | — | — |
| 6 | Lund Brothers | 54 | 5.0★ (5) | Auburn | Sun | — |
| 7 | Lenover & Sons | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | Auburn | Sat | — |
| 8 | Adrenaline Construction | 54 | 5.0★ (37) | El Dorado Hills, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Bonney Plumbing, Sewer, Electrical, Heating & Air | 54 | 4.8★ (9,342) | Rancho Cordova, 23 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 10 | CEG Crowton's Excavation | 54 | 3.0★ (4) | Auburn | — | — |
The 75 best excavating contractors in Auburn, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Redding, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#4 Chasin' Dirt
Based in Diamond Springs, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ 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 Auburn
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 El Dorado Hills, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rancho Cordova, 23 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 9,342 Google reviews, the most in Auburn.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ 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 Roseville, 14 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in El Dorado Hills, 7 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grass Valley, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 190 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Antelope, 9 mi away
53/100CR 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 Granite Bay, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#16 Junk Responders
Based in Granite Bay, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincoln, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alta Sierra, 20 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Lincoln, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grass Valley, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Sacramento, 5 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincoln, 15 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Loomis, 7 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#24 LP Earthworks
Based in Alta Sierra, 22 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Antelope, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Excavating contractors ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 75 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Auburn
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aerial-10, Inc | In Auburn | |
| Alec Conroy Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Auburn |
| Auburn Rock N' Sand | 5.0★ (17) | In Auburn |
| Eden Construction | 4.8★ (4) | In Auburn |
| ETNA Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | In Auburn |
| Franza Excavation & Paving | In Auburn | |
| Gauntlet Construction-Auburn | 5.0★ (3) | In Auburn |
| J French Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Mejia Maintenance | In Auburn | |
| Mountain Valley Homes Manufactured Homes | 4.0★ (15) | In Auburn |
| Nimbus Pond Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Oakwood Remodeling Group Auburn | 5.0★ (7) | In Auburn |
| Peak Industries | In Auburn | |
| Pronesti Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Rivard's Earthworks Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Sunriver Roofing | In Auburn | |
| Terra West | In Auburn | |
| Tight access excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Todd Heldt Excavating & Paving | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| White Excavating | 3.0★ (2) | In Auburn |
How we ranked Auburn excavating contractors
We scored 75 Auburn 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 2, 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 Auburn 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 Auburn: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Auburn?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Auburn, CA is El Dorado Dumpsters with a CR Score of 56/100. It has 5.0★ from 148 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Henderson Construction (#2) and Ferreira Grading and Excavating (#3) follow. We ranked 75 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Auburn?
ContractorsRanked ranks 75 excavating contractors serving Auburn, CA. 6 of them are based in Auburn; 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 Auburn are open 24/7?
13 ranked excavating contractors in Auburn post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Chasin' Dirt (#4), Nor-Cal Pipeline Services (#11) and All Phase Land Clearing, Inc (#13). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Auburn work on weekends?
39 of 75 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 27 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are El Dorado Dumpsters (#1), Henderson Construction (#2) and Chasin' Dirt (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Auburn excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 75 rated excavating contractors in Auburn is 5.0★, with a median of 10 reviews. Bonney Plumbing, Sewer, Electrical, Heating & Air has the most, 9,342 reviews, and ranks #9. 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 Auburn count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Auburn 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 Auburn
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 75 excavating contractors serving Auburn.
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