61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Bakersfield, CA (2026)
17 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Bakersfield: Guinn Construction Co, CR Score 61/100; 4.2★ from 16 Google reviews.
- 12
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): A&C Mini Excavator & Hauling Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #12 of 17.
- 2
Most-reviewed: Sturgeon Services International, 21 Google reviews at 4.0★, the most of 17 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
17 Bakersfield excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 2 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.2★ across 17 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Bakersfield at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guinn Construction Co | 61 | 4.2★ (16) | Bakersfield | Overall |
| 2 | Sturgeon Services International | 59 | 4.0★ (21) | Bakersfield | Most reviews |
| 3 | Golden Construction-Excavation | 57 | 4.3★ (7) | Bakersfield | — |
| 4 | Mr. Backhoe Inc. | 57 | 4.4★ (12) | Bakersfield | — |
| 5 | Kim Marrs Excavation | 57 | 3.5★ (8) | Bakersfield | — |
| 6 | Brown's Construction Service, Inc. | 57 | 4.6★ (11) | Bakersfield | — |
| 7 | Lonnie A Cross Land Leveling Inc. | 56 | 5.0★ (4) | Bakersfield | — |
| 8 | Saunders' Backhoe Services | 54 | 4.0★ (3) | Bakersfield | — |
| 9 | Gilliam & Sons Inc | 53 | 5.0★ (4) | Bakersfield | — |
| 10 | Kern Pacific Const Co | 53 | 3.6★ (5) | Bakersfield | — |
The 17 best excavating contractors in Bakersfield, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Bakersfield
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.0★ from 21 Google reviews, the most in Bakersfield.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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
51/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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
51/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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
50/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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
48/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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
47/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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.
#17 Dirt Worx Inc
Based in Bakersfield
47/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Bakersfield
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A A Contracting | 4.0★ (2) | In Bakersfield |
| Bakersfield Drywall Experts | 5.0★ (5) | In Bakersfield |
| BB&A Construction | In Bakersfield | |
| BMC Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Bakersfield |
| Browns Backhoe Services Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Bakersfield |
| Dirt Guys Grading & Excavation | 4.0★ (1) | In Bakersfield |
| Excavating Contractor Bakersfield | 5.0★ (1) | In Bakersfield |
| Jts Construction | 3.3★ (7) | In Bakersfield |
| Kern Gate Systems | 5.0★ (4) | In Bakersfield |
| Litten's Backhoe Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Bakersfield |
| Lyle J Cheek Construction Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Bakersfield |
| Mattison Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Bakersfield |
| Patterson & Sons | General Contractor Bakersfield, CA | 5.0★ (6) | In Bakersfield |
| Piuser Construction | 5.0★ (3) | In Bakersfield |
| Renovate Fencing LLC | 5.0★ (5) | In Bakersfield |
| Sierra Construction & Excvtn | 1.0★ (2) | In Bakersfield |
| Trailor's Backhoe Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Bakersfield |
| Turman Construction | In Bakersfield | |
| Turman Construction Co Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Bakersfield |
| Valley Tree & Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Bakersfield |
How we ranked Bakersfield excavating contractors
We scored 17 Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Bakersfield?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Bakersfield, CA is Guinn Construction Co with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.2★ from 16 Google reviews. Sturgeon Services International (#2) and Golden Construction-Excavation (#3) follow. We ranked 17 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Bakersfield?
ContractorsRanked ranks 17 excavating contractors serving Bakersfield, CA. 17 of them are based in Bakersfield; 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 Bakersfield are open 24/7?
2 ranked excavating contractors in Bakersfield post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are A&C Mini Excavator & Hauling Services (#12) and All About the "Business" Septic Services (#13). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Bakersfield work on weekends?
2 of 17 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are A&C Mini Excavator & Hauling Services (#12) and All About the "Business" Septic Services (#13). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Bakersfield excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 17 rated excavating contractors in Bakersfield is 4.2★, with a median of 5 reviews. Sturgeon Services International has the most, 21 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 Bakersfield count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 17 excavating contractors serving Bakersfield.
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