58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Cathedral City, CA (2026)
10 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Cathedral City: M & J Grading Services, CR Score 58/100; 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 5
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Desert Bobcat INC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 10.
- 4
Most-reviewed: Pacific Slope Tree Company, 72 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 10 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
10 Cathedral 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 10 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Cathedral City at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M & J Grading Services | 58 | 4.4★ (7) | Indio, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Brooks Earthworks | 58 | 5.0★ (15) | Twentynine Palms, 13 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | Folsom Asphalt Co | 56 | 5.0★ (12) | Cathedral City | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Pacific Slope Tree Company | 55 | 5.0★ (72) | Hemet, 16 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 5 | Desert Bobcat INC | 54 | 5.0★ (8) | Cathedral City | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 6 | Wilson Backhoe Services | 53 | 5.0★ (8) | Indio, 15 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Ficara Grading & Excavating Inc | 52 | 4.4★ (7) | Yucca Valley, 25 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Bobcat rental | 50 | 5.0★ (3) | Cathedral City | Sat | — |
| 9 | Windmill Excavating & Construction | 49 | 5.0★ (3) | Banning, 17 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Randy Fulcher Grading Contractor | 48 | 4.7★ (3) | Indio, 12 mi away | — | — |
The 10 best excavating contractors in Cathedral City, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Twentynine Palms, 13 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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.
Based in Cathedral City
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hemet, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews, the most in Cathedral City.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cathedral City
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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.
Based in Indio, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Yucca Valley, 25 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ 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 Cathedral City
50/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Equipment rental agency”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Banning, 17 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Indio, 12 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Cathedral 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A-1 Cesspool Services Inc | 1.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| A. Flores Excavating & Grading Inc | 5 mi | |
| Angel’s Tile Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Cathedral City |
| Cochran Communications Construction | In Cathedral City | |
| DC demo crew | In Cathedral City | |
| Design & Construction Assoc. | 6 mi | |
| Emery Landclearing & Grading | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| EP&A Envirotac, Inc. | 12 mi | |
| Excavating Contractor La Quinta | 14 mi | |
| Glennies' excavation | 13 mi | |
| Gonzales Construction Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Cathedral City |
| McKnight Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Cathedral City |
| MHernandez Grading, Inc. | 15 mi | |
| Parker Bobcat Services | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Precision Excavation and Demolition | In Cathedral City | |
| Premier Cathedral City Plumber | 5.0★ (7) | In Cathedral City |
| Scoop and Dump | In Cathedral City | |
| Square W Dirtworks L.L.C. | 13 mi | |
| TR Constructions LLC | In Cathedral City | |
| Vega Pro Development & Construction LLC | 5.0★ (6) | In Cathedral City |
How we ranked Cathedral City excavating contractors
We scored 10 Cathedral 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 Cathedral 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 Cathedral City: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Cathedral City?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Cathedral City, CA is M & J Grading Services with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Brooks Earthworks (#2) and Folsom Asphalt Co (#3) follow. We ranked 10 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Cathedral City?
ContractorsRanked ranks 10 excavating contractors serving Cathedral City, CA. 3 of them are based in Cathedral City; 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 Cathedral City are open 24/7?
2 ranked excavating contractors in Cathedral City post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are M & J Grading Services (#1) and Desert Bobcat INC (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Cathedral City work on weekends?
7 of 10 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are M & J Grading Services (#1), Brooks Earthworks (#2) and Folsom Asphalt Co (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Cathedral City excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 10 rated excavating contractors in Cathedral City is 5.0★, with a median of 8 reviews. Pacific Slope Tree Company has the most, 72 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Cathedral City count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Cathedral 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 Cathedral City
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 10 excavating contractors serving Cathedral City.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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