Ranked #1 in Coronado
Based in El Cajon, 14 mi away
57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 353 Google reviews, the most in Coronado.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Coronado, CA (2026)
32 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Coronado: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup of El Cajon, CR Score 57/100; 4.7★ from 353 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup of San Diego, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 32.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup of San Diego, 111 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 32 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup of El Cajon; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
32 Coronado excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 9 are open 24/7, 20 open Saturdays and 16 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 32 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in National City ranking. See Excavating contractors in National City
Top 10 excavating contractors in Coronado at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup of El Cajon | 57 | 4.7★ (353) | El Cajon, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Dirt Wurx | 56 | 5.0★ (13) | Santee, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup of San Diego | 55 | 4.5★ (111) | San Diego, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 4 | San Diego Excavations | 55 | 5.0★ (5) | Spring Valley, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Superior Asphalt of Chula Vista | 55 | 4.9★ (36) | Coronado | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Easy Flow Sewer & Drain Cleaning San Diego | 54 | 4.8★ (42) | San Diego, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Cats Excavating Inc | 54 | 5.0★ (5) | San Diego, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | McDonnell Bobcat Services | 54 | 5.0★ (3) | San Diego, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | CHURCH JOHNSTON GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION | 53 | 5.0★ (3) | San Diego, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup of Chula Vista | 52 | 4.7★ (11) | Chula Vista, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 32 best excavating contractors in Coronado, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
#2 Dirt Wurx
Based in Santee, 11 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Diego, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 111 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Spring Valley, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Coronado
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Diego, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 42 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Diego, 6 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in San Diego, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 San Diego, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Chula Vista, 7 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 11 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in El Cajon, 14 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Camp Pendleton North, 11 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Spring Valley, 11 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chula Vista, 11 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Diego, 13 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portland, 10 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santee, 16 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in National City, 6 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Spring Valley, 10 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santee, 18 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in El Cajon, 23 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ 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 San Diego, 4 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.0★ from 27 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#24 Crest Equipment
Based in El Cajon, 20 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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.
#25 DW Yardscapes
Based in Alpine, 14 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Coronado excavating contractors
We scored 32 Coronado 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 Coronado 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 Coronado: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Coronado?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Coronado, CA is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup of El Cajon with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 4.7★ from 353 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Dirt Wurx (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup of San Diego (#3) follow. We ranked 32 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Coronado?
ContractorsRanked ranks 32 excavating contractors serving Coronado, CA. 1 of them is based in Coronado; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Coronado are open 24/7?
9 ranked excavating contractors in Coronado post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup of El Cajon (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup of San Diego (#3) and San Diego Excavations (#4). 24/7 Drain Rooter, Inc. (#12) also lists emergency service. Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Coronado work on weekends?
20 of 32 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 16 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup of El Cajon (#1), Dirt Wurx (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup of San Diego (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Coronado excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 32 rated excavating contractors in Coronado is 5.0★, with a median of 8 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup of El Cajon has the most, 353 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Coronado count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Coronado 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 Coronado
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 32 excavating contractors serving Coronado.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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