Ranked #1 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.
74 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Benicia: Badger Infrastructure Solutions - Benicia, CA, CR Score 57/100; 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 74.
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 2,560 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 74 ranked; ranked #2.
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74 Benicia excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 11 are open 24/7, 44 open Saturdays and 23 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 74 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Badger Infrastructure Solutions - Benicia, CA | 57 | 4.2★ (5) | Benicia | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (2,560) | Oakland, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Bodhaine Discing Grading | 54 | 5.0★ (8) | Martinez, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 54 | 4.8★ (313) | Richmond, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | G&J Hauling | 54 | 5.0★ (5) | Concord, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 53 | 5.0★ (191) | Alameda, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Mahoney's Backhoe Services | 53 | 4.7★ (3) | Vallejo, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 53 | 4.9★ (339) | San Ramon, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | B Schreiner Excavating & Drilling | 52 | 5.0★ (3) | Concord, 7 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | All Valley Paving | 52 | 5.0★ (10) | Vacaville, 23 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 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 Oakland, 18 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,560 Google reviews, the most in Benicia.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Martinez, 5 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Richmond, 15 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 313 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Concord, 11 mi away
Ranked #5 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 Alameda, 19 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 191 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vallejo, 4 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ 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 San Ramon, 23 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 339 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Concord, 7 mi away
Ranked #9 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 Vacaville, 23 mi away
Ranked #10 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 Concord, 8 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairfield, 17 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 238 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Leandro, 24 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lafayette, 13 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vacaville, 22 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 89 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vallejo, 6 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 14 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 94 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sonoma, 20 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Benicia
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Benicia
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Danville, 18 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Antioch, 20 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 59 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Antioch, 10 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clayton, 14 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 1.0★ 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 Oakland, 22 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#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 74 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| American Builders Company Inc | 5.0★ (8) | In Benicia |
| B&B Excavation & Drilling | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Bay Area Air Duct Cleaning & Chimney Sweep | 5.0★ (22) | In Benicia |
| Bear Claw Demolition | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Beto Limon's Grading | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Black Hawk Construction & Landscape | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Caribou Energy Corp. Hydrovac Division | In Benicia | |
| Chendo & Sons Construction | In Benicia | |
| Clarke Construction | In Benicia | |
| Demolition And Excavation Heroes | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Diablo General Engineering | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Duckworth Backhoe Inc | 1.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Edri Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Greener Excavations and Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Innovative Construction Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Ken Joseph's Backhoe Grading | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Production Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Quality Incorporated Sitework & Underground | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Signature Garage Doors Repair Benicia | 5.0★ (8) | In Benicia |
| Water Rock Construction | 3.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
We scored 74 Benicia 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 Benicia 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 |