57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 495 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Colton, CA (2026)
44 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Colton: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 57/100; 4.8★ from 495 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 44.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,330 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 44 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
44 Colton excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 11 are open 24/7, 26 open Saturdays and 19 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 44 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in San Bernardino ranking. See Excavating contractors in San Bernardino
Top 10 excavating contractors in Colton at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (495) | Riverside, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (1,330) | Ontario, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Bennett Excavation | 56 | 4.8★ (23) | Crestline, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Essential Plumbing Services LLC - Best Plumber in Redlands, CA | 56 | 5.0★ (100) | Calimesa, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (936) | Corona, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | United Rentals - Trench Safety | 55 | 5.0★ (42) | Riverside, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Gilstrap Excavating | 55 | 5.0★ (4) | Crestline, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Drilling & Trenching Supply Inc | 55 | 5.0★ (4) | Colton | — | — |
| 9 | Brueske Grading, Inc. | 53 | 5.0★ (6) | Riverside, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | R & S Madrigal Grading Construction | 53 | 5.0★ (3) | Riverside, 6 mi away | — | — |
The 44 best excavating contractors in Colton, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Ontario, 21 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,330 Google reviews, the most in Colton.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crestline, 12 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Calimesa, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 100 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Corona, 20 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 936 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Riverside, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crestline, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Colton
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Riverside, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Riverside, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#11 TBR Excavation
Based in Hesperia, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Rancho Cucamonga, 16 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 65 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rialto, 4 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#14 MMC Hernandez
Based in Riverside, 12 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Bernardino, 15 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Corona, 19 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#17 Dakeno Inc
Based in Riverside, 5 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Good Hope, 24 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 97 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alhambra, 5 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Spring Valley Lake, 11 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Highland, 8 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chino, 9 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Redlands, 8 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Oak Hills, 22 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 78 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ontario, 20 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
How we ranked Colton excavating contractors
We scored 44 Colton 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 Colton 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 Colton: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Colton?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Colton, CA is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 4.8★ from 495 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Bennett Excavation (#3) follow. We ranked 44 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Colton?
ContractorsRanked ranks 44 excavating contractors serving Colton, CA. 1 of them is based in Colton; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Colton are open 24/7?
11 ranked excavating contractors in Colton post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Essential Plumbing Services LLC - Best Plumber in Redlands, CA (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Colton work on weekends?
26 of 44 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 19 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Bennett Excavation (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Colton excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 44 rated excavating contractors in Colton is 4.8★, with a median of 8 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,330 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Colton count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Colton 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 Colton
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 44 excavating contractors serving Colton.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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