58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Chico, CA (2026)
19 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Chico: Bailey Septic and Excavation LLC, CR Score 58/100; 4.9★ from 17 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Walberg Inc, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 19.
- 12
Most-reviewed: Sal Rodriguez Landscapes, 86 Google reviews at 4.0★, the most of 19 ranked; ranked #12.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
19 Chico excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 10 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 19 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Chico at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bailey Septic and Excavation LLC | 58 | 4.9★ (17) | Durham, 1 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Walberg Inc | 57 | 4.8★ (27) | Corning, 25 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | AIM EXCAVATION | 55 | 5.0★ (20) | Oroville, 25 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Santos Excavating Inc | 55 | 4.6★ (10) | Chico | — | — |
| 5 | MJ Shelton General Engineering, Inc. | 54 | 3.3★ (3) | Chico | — | — |
| 6 | Dadco Construction | 52 | 4.4★ (15) | Paradise, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Mobile Bobcat & Backyard Stump Grinding | 51 | 5.0★ (15) | Durham, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Charles Brown Paving & Excavating | 50 | 4.7★ (3) | Chico | Sat | — |
| 9 | Morgan Tree Service | 50 | 4.5★ (27) | Oroville, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Pompilio Excavating & Grading | 49 | 5.0★ (3) | Chico | — | — |
The 19 best excavating contractors in Chico, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
#2 Walberg Inc
Based in Corning, 25 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oroville, 25 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ 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 Paradise, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durham, 12 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico
50/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oroville, 25 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 27 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico
49/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico
48/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oroville, 24 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.0★ from 86 Google reviews, the most in Chico.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#13 Cox Excavating
Based in South Oroville, 14 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico
48/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico
48/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico
48/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico
47/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#18 ZS Construction
Based in Woodland, 21 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Corning, 23 mi away
41/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Chico
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CCB Construction | 5.0★ (11) | In Chico |
| Chamberlain Backhoe & Septic | 5.0★ (1) | In Chico |
| Dragon Demolition | 1.0★ (1) | In Chico |
| Guillon Inc Construction | 4.7★ (3) | In Chico |
| ING Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | In Chico |
| J Williams Backhoe | 5.0★ (1) | In Chico |
| JBC GENERAL CONSTRUCTION INC. | In Chico | |
| JD Construction | In Chico | |
| M & T Construction Inc | In Chico | |
| Mark A Hoffman Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Chico |
| Mark-A-Lot | In Chico | |
| Merkley Construction Co | 3.0★ (2) | In Chico |
| Michael Pickering Construction Inc. | In Chico | |
| NorCal Excavating Inc. | 1.0★ (1) | In Chico |
| PrecisionCraft System HVAC | In Chico | |
| RE Construction INC. | 5.0★ (9) | In Chico |
| Ryan’s Construction | In Chico | |
| SCH Construction | In Chico | |
| Solid Chico Foundations | 5.0★ (3) | In Chico |
| Summit Drone Service LLC | In Chico |
How we ranked Chico excavating contractors
We scored 19 Chico 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 Chico 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 Chico: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Chico?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Chico, CA is Bailey Septic and Excavation LLC with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.9★ from 17 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Walberg Inc (#2) and AIM EXCAVATION (#3) follow. We ranked 19 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Chico?
ContractorsRanked ranks 19 excavating contractors serving Chico, CA. 9 of them are based in Chico; 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 Chico are open 24/7?
3 ranked excavating contractors in Chico post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Bailey Septic and Excavation LLC (#1), Walberg Inc (#2) and Morgan Tree Service (#9). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Chico work on weekends?
10 of 19 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Bailey Septic and Excavation LLC (#1), Walberg Inc (#2) and AIM EXCAVATION (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Chico excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 19 rated excavating contractors in Chico is 4.8★, with a median of 8 reviews. Sal Rodriguez Landscapes has the most, 86 reviews, and ranks #12. 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 Chico count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Chico 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 Chico
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 19 excavating contractors serving Chico.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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