56/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Big Bear City, CA (2026)
15 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Big Bear City: Gilstrap Excavating, CR Score 56/100; 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 10
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): A-Drain-Man Plumbing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #10 of 15.
- 5
Most-reviewed: The Concrete Bro - Concrete Contractor, 25 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 15 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
15 Big Bear City excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 15 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Big Bear City at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gilstrap Excavating | 56 | 5.0★ (4) | Crestline, 19 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Bacon Wagner Excavating Inc | 54 | 4.3★ (4) | San Bernardino, 15 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Ken Willis Construction, Inc | 54 | 4.5★ (18) | Apple Valley, 1 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Maxey Backhoe Service Inc. | 53 | 5.0★ (6) | Hesperia, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | The Concrete Bro - Concrete Contractor | 53 | 5.0★ (25) | Highland, 22 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 6 | Affordable Weed Abatement | 52 | 4.9★ (25) | Phelan, 25 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Porter's Firewood | 52 | 4.0★ (9) | Big Bear Lake, 1 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Dynamic Backhoe Service | 51 | 5.0★ (3) | Spring Valley Lake, 19 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Gordon Equipment Services | 49 | 2.4★ (7) | Big Bear Lake, 1 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | A-Drain-Man Plumbing | 48 | 4.0★ (4) | Redlands, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
The 15 best excavating contractors in Big Bear City, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in San Bernardino, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Apple Valley, 1 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Hesperia, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Highland, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, the most in Big Bear City.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Phelan, 25 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 25 Google reviews, the most in Big Bear City.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Big Bear Lake, 1 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Spring Valley Lake, 19 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Big Bear Lake, 1 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 2.4★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Redlands, 24 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Bloomington, 17 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Banning, 24 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Mentone, 20 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crestline, 24 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Garden Grove, 17 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Big Bear City
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Equipment Rentals and Services dba Ace Engineering | 17 mi | |
| Big Bear Home Services | 4.9★ (91) | In Big Bear City |
| Diaz SoCal Excavation | 9 mi | |
| G M Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Genali Construction Concrete Demo-Removal and Excavation Services | 5.0★ (1) | 3 mi |
| Hallstead Construction | 4.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| Hallstead Construction | 1 mi | |
| J. Harmon Construction | In Big Bear City | |
| King's Excavation Inc | 17 mi | |
| Kodiak Construction DBA | In Big Bear City | |
| Legacy Excavating, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Miguel's Garage Door Services | 5.0★ (11) | In Big Bear City |
| new b excavation | 16 mi | |
| Pirates of the junk | 3 mi | |
| Precision Grading & Excavating | 4.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Randazzo Construction | 16 mi | |
| REZAS CONSTRUCTION | 5.0★ (5) | In Big Bear City |
| Southland Tractor Inc | 17 mi | |
| Weaver Grading | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Wilson Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Big Bear City |
How we ranked Big Bear City excavating contractors
We scored 15 Big Bear City 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 Big Bear City 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 Big Bear City: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Big Bear City?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Big Bear City, CA is Gilstrap Excavating with a CR Score of 56/100. It has 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Bacon Wagner Excavating Inc (#2) and Ken Willis Construction, Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 15 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Big Bear City?
ContractorsRanked ranks 15 excavating contractors serving Big Bear City, CA. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Big Bear City are open 24/7?
2 ranked excavating contractors in Big Bear City post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Gilstrap Excavating (#1) and A-Drain-Man Plumbing (#10). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Big Bear City work on weekends?
7 of 15 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Gilstrap Excavating (#1), The Concrete Bro - Concrete Contractor (#5) and Affordable Weed Abatement (#6). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Big Bear City excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 15 rated excavating contractors in Big Bear City is 5.0★, with a median of 5 reviews. The Concrete Bro - Concrete Contractor has the most, 25 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Big Bear City count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Big Bear City 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 Big Bear City
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 15 excavating contractors serving Big Bear City.
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