61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 144 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Castro Valley, CA (2026)
93 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Castro Valley: Diaz Hauling, Inc., CR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 144 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 93.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 2,560 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 93 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
93 Castro Valley excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 17 are open 24/7, 60 open Saturdays and 38 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 93 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Castro Valley at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diaz Hauling, Inc. | 61 | 5.0★ (144) | Hayward, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 5.0★ (510) | Union City, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (2,560) | Oakland, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.9★ (339) | San Ramon, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (1,239) | East Palo Alto, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (229) | Hayward, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (947) | San Mateo, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (1,594) | Livermore, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | AIMS Companies | 55 | 2.8★ (4) | San Leandro, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 5.0★ (191) | Alameda, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 93 best excavating contractors in Castro Valley, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Union City, 6 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 510 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oakland, 13 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,560 Google reviews, the most in Castro Valley.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Ramon, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 East Palo Alto, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,239 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hayward, 5 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 229 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Mateo, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 947 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Livermore, 20 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,594 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Leandro, 5 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Alameda, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Fremont, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 222 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South San Francisco, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Clara, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,039 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sunnyvale, 22 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 781 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hayward, 5 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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.
#17 wl demo corp
Based in Oakland, 9 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Oakland, 9 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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.
Based in San Bruno, 18 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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.
#20 G&J Hauling
Based in Concord, 19 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Danville, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #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 San Carlos, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Newark, 13 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Milpitas, 22 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 121 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Danville, 11 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency 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 93 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Castro Valley
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Construction Technologies | In Castro Valley | |
| Ardent construction | In Castro Valley | |
| Barak construction | In Castro Valley | |
| Bay Area Hydrovac | 1.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Brown Hammer Construction inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Castro Valley |
| C And G Construction | In Castro Valley | |
| Castro Valley Handyman | 5.0★ (3) | In Castro Valley |
| Castro Valley Plumbing Pros | 5.0★ (7) | In Castro Valley |
| Demolition And Excavation Heroes | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Extra Mile Excavating | 3.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Fanfa Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| J&V Pro Construction and Remodeling | In Castro Valley | |
| JSB Construction inc | 5.0★ (7) | In Castro Valley |
| JZ General Construction | In Castro Valley | |
| One Day Shower | In Castro Valley | |
| Pro Roofing Maintenance Inc. | In Castro Valley | |
| Production Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| RF Construction | In Castro Valley | |
| Rise Remodeling | 5.0★ (6) | In Castro Valley |
| Viking construction & handyman services | 5.0★ (1) | In Castro Valley |
How we ranked Castro Valley excavating contractors
We scored 93 Castro Valley 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 Castro Valley 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 Castro Valley: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Castro Valley?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Castro Valley, CA is Diaz Hauling, Inc. with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 144 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 93 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Castro Valley?
ContractorsRanked ranks 93 excavating contractors serving Castro Valley, CA. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Castro Valley are open 24/7?
17 ranked excavating contractors in Castro Valley post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Castro Valley work on weekends?
60 of 93 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 38 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Diaz Hauling, Inc. (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Castro Valley excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 93 rated excavating contractors in Castro Valley is 4.9★, with a median of 12 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 2,560 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Castro Valley count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Castro Valley 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 Castro Valley
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 93 excavating contractors serving Castro Valley.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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