61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Clovis, CA (2026)
20 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Clovis: Fresno Apex Excavating, CR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 4:30 PM.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Big Bore Drilling, 71 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 20 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
20 Clovis excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 20 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Fresno ranking. See Excavating contractors in Fresno
Top 10 excavating contractors in Clovis at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fresno Apex Excavating | 61 | 5.0★ (20) | Clovis | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Expert Trenching Inc | 58 | 5.0★ (4) | Clovis | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Junky Junk Removal | 56 | 5.0★ (5) | Fresno, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Vortex Demolition Inc | 55 | 4.6★ (43) | Fresno, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Big Bore Drilling | 55 | 4.9★ (71) | Fresno, 8 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 6 | Jerrys Trenching Services | 54 | 4.7★ (12) | Fresno, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Quality Excavation | 54 | 4.7★ (3) | Fresno, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | A.J. Excavation | 53 | 4.4★ (7) | Fresno, 16 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Liebelt Inc | 52 | 3.8★ (9) | Reedley, 21 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Bowen Engineering & Environmental | 51 | 4.0★ (4) | Fresno, 11 mi away | — | — |
The 20 best excavating contractors in Clovis, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Clovis
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Fresno, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Fresno, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 43 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fresno, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 71 Google reviews, the most in Clovis.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fresno, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fresno, 6 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #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 Fresno, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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.
#9 Liebelt Inc
Based in Reedley, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Fresno, 11 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sanger, 13 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Fresno, 9 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#13 J & A Backhoe
Based in Orange Cove, 24 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Fresno, 10 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fresno, 9 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fresno, 10 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fresno, 9 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 11 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fresno, 12 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Safety equipment supplier”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fresno, 10 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sanger, 17 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Agricultural service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Clovis excavating contractors
We scored 20 Clovis 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 Clovis 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 Clovis: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Clovis?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Clovis, CA is Fresno Apex Excavating with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 4:30 PM. Expert Trenching Inc (#2) and Junky Junk Removal (#3) follow. We ranked 20 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Clovis?
ContractorsRanked ranks 20 excavating contractors serving Clovis, CA. 2 of them are based in Clovis; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Clovis work on weekends?
7 of 20 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Fresno Apex Excavating (#1), Expert Trenching Inc (#2) and Junky Junk Removal (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Clovis excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 20 rated excavating contractors in Clovis is 4.7★, with a median of 7 reviews. Big Bore Drilling has the most, 71 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 Clovis count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Clovis 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 Clovis
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 20 excavating contractors serving Clovis.
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