57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Banning, CA (2026)
18 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Banning: Brooks Earthworks, CR Score 57/100; 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 5 PM.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Gilstrap Excavating, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 18.
- 2
Most-reviewed: Pacific Slope Tree Company, 72 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 18 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
18 Banning excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 11 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 18 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Banning at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brooks Earthworks | 57 | 5.0★ (15) | Twentynine Palms, 15 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Pacific Slope Tree Company | 55 | 5.0★ (72) | Hemet, 17 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 3 | Gilstrap Excavating | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | Crestline, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Windmill Excavating & Construction | 52 | 5.0★ (3) | Banning | Sat | — |
| 5 | BlackHawk Construction Inc | 52 | 5.0★ (19) | Good Hope, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Main Street Demolition of Moreno Valley | 51 | 5.0★ (13) | Burbank, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | ALPHA DEMOLITION CONTRACTORS, INC. | 51 | 4.9★ (16) | Hemet, 14 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Bacon Wagner Excavating Inc | 51 | 4.3★ (4) | San Bernardino, 24 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Total Build & Remodel LLC | 50 | 4.5★ (6) | Menifee, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | The Concrete Bro - Concrete Contractor | 50 | 5.0★ (25) | Highland, 24 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
The 18 best excavating contractors in Banning, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Hemet, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews, the most in Banning.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crestline, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Banning
52/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Good Hope, 19 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burbank, 18 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hemet, 14 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 16 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Bernardino, 24 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ 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 Menifee, 22 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Highland, 24 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Spring Valley Lake, 24 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Redlands, 20 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cathedral City, 24 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#14 Scorpion Backhoe
Based in Hemet, 17 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Mentone, 17 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Apple Valley, 24 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 18 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Big Bear Lake, 23 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.0★ from 9 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Big Bear Lake, 23 mi away
42/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Banning
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ALL-IN-1 Construction | 5.0★ (3) | In Banning |
| Camacho Haul-All | 5.0★ (4) | In Banning |
| Freedom Painting | 5.0★ (18) | In Banning |
| G M Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Genali Construction Concrete Demo-Removal and Excavation Services | 5.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| Hallstead Construction | 4.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Hemet Manufacturing Co | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Howard's Backhoe Services | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Jorge H Trejo Macias | In Banning | |
| Kevin's Hauling | 5.0★ (21) | In Banning |
| Legacy Excavating, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Moreno's Backhoe Services | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Mr.Leon landscaping | 5.0★ (5) | In Banning |
| NAVA'S HEATING & COOLING | 5.0★ (40) | In Banning |
| New era flooring | 5.0★ (2) | In Banning |
| Tilly Curtis Grading | 1.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Tony Leyva Backhoe Services Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Victory Landscape and House Keeping | 7 mi | |
| Von Euw Backhoe | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Weaver Grading | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
How we ranked Banning excavating contractors
We scored 18 Banning 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 Banning 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 Banning: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Banning?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Banning, CA is Brooks Earthworks with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 5 PM. Pacific Slope Tree Company (#2) and Gilstrap Excavating (#3) follow. We ranked 18 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Banning?
ContractorsRanked ranks 18 excavating contractors serving Banning, CA. 1 of them is based in Banning; 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 Banning are open 24/7?
4 ranked excavating contractors in Banning post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Gilstrap Excavating (#3), BlackHawk Construction Inc (#5) and A-Drain-Man Plumbing (#12). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Banning work on weekends?
11 of 18 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Brooks Earthworks (#1), Pacific Slope Tree Company (#2) and Gilstrap Excavating (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Banning excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 18 rated excavating contractors in Banning is 5.0★, with a median of 8 reviews. Pacific Slope Tree Company has the most, 72 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 Banning count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Banning 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 Banning
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 18 excavating contractors serving Banning.
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