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Best Excavating Contractors in Crestline, CA (2026)

39 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Crestline: Bennett Excavation, CR Score 59/100; 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Gilstrap Excavating, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 39.

  3. 4

    Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,330 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 39 ranked; ranked #4.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

39 Crestline excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 10 are open 24/7, 23 open Saturdays and 17 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 39 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 Crestline at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Crestline at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Bennett Excavation594.8★ (23)CrestlineSat · SunOverall
2Gilstrap Excavating585.0★ (4)Crestline24/7Emergencies
3Thompson Family Plumbing & Drain574.8★ (1,035)Hesperia, 14 mi away24/7—
4Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup554.8★ (1,330)Ontario, 25 mi away24/7Most reviews
5TBR Excavation555.0★ (3)Hesperia, 10 mi away24/7—
6Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup544.8★ (495)Riverside, 21 mi away24/7—
7Essential Plumbing Services LLC - Best Plumber in Redlands, CA535.0★ (100)Calimesa, 17 mi away24/7—
8United Rentals - Trench Safety535.0★ (42)Riverside, 18 mi away——
9Oak Hills Nursery524.8★ (78)Oak Hills, 11 mi awaySat · Sun—
10Bacon Wagner Excavating Inc524.3★ (4)San Bernardino, 11 mi away——

The 39 best excavating contractors in Crestline, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Ranked #1 in Crestline

    Based in Crestline

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 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.

    • 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–5:30 PM
    Address
    290 Spruce Dr, Crestline, CA 92325
  2. Based in Crestline

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #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.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
  3. Based in Hesperia, 10 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    Earhart Ave, Hesperia, CA 92345
  4. Based in Riverside, 18 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 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.

    • 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2450 Mulberry St, Riverside, CA 92501
  5. Based in Oak Hills, 11 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 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.

    • 4.8★ from 78 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun 9 AM–4 PM
    Address
    13874 Ranchero Rd, Oak Hills, CA 92344
  6. Based in San Bernardino, 11 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 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.

    • 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    2501 Hunsaker Dr, Running Springs, CA 92382
  7. Based in Rancho Cucamonga, 21 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 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.

    • 4.8★ from 65 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    9495 E 9th St STE E, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
  8. Based in Spring Valley Lake, 9 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
  9. Based in Rialto, 11 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 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.

    • 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    541 W Rialto Ave, Rialto, CA 92376
  10. Based in Phelan, 16 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8450 White Rd B, Phelan, CA 92371
  11. Based in Riverside, 21 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 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.

    • 3.8★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 6:30 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    9507 58th St, Riverside, CA 92509
  12. Based in Riverside, 16 mi away

    48/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 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.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6021 Tarragona Dr, Riverside, CA 92509
  13. Based in Redlands, 14 mi away

    48/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 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.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    5 E Citrus Ave, Redlands, CA 92373

How we ranked Crestline excavating contractors

We scored 39 Crestline 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Crestline data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Excavating contractors in Crestline: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Crestline?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Crestline, CA is Bennett Excavation with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Gilstrap Excavating (#2) and Thompson Family Plumbing & Drain (#3) follow. We ranked 39 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Crestline?

ContractorsRanked ranks 39 excavating contractors serving Crestline, CA. 2 of them are based in Crestline; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which excavating contractors in Crestline are open 24/7?

10 ranked excavating contractors in Crestline post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Gilstrap Excavating (#2), Thompson Family Plumbing & Drain (#3) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Crestline work on weekends?

23 of 39 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 17 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Bennett Excavation (#1), Gilstrap Excavating (#2) and Thompson Family Plumbing & Drain (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Crestline excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 39 rated excavating contractors in Crestline is 4.8★, with a median of 9 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,330 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 Crestline count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Crestline 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 Crestline

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 39 excavating contractors serving Crestline.

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