62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Davis, CA (2026)
27 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Davis: FTC Land Management, CR Score 62/100; 4.9★ from 40 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Elite Excavation, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 27.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 238 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 27 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
27 Davis excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 14 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 27 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Davis at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FTC Land Management | 62 | 4.9★ (40) | Roseville, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Elite Excavation | 58 | 5.0★ (16) | Antelope, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Badger Infrastructure Solutions - West Sacramento, CA | 54 | 2.0★ (4) | West Sacramento, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 54 | 4.8★ (89) | Vacaville, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | All Valley Paving | 53 | 5.0★ (10) | Vacaville, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 53 | 4.4★ (238) | Fairfield, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 7 | Bailey's Trenchless Inc | 51 | 3.7★ (3) | Woodland, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | AVR Landscape Inc. | 51 | 4.9★ (36) | Sacramento, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | TP Excavating Services - Trench Digging in Carmichael CA & Mini Excavator Trenching Services | 50 | 5.0★ (7) | Sacramento, 23 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | VanGo Rooter | 50 | 4.3★ (52) | Sacramento, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
The 27 best excavating contractors in Davis, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Antelope, 13 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Sacramento, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vacaville, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 89 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vacaville, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairfield, 24 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 238 Google reviews, the most in Davis.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Woodland, 10 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Sacramento, 24 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Sacramento, 23 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 VanGo Rooter
Based in Sacramento, 16 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 52 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#11 US Trenchless
Based in Sacramento, 20 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 101 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vacaville, 17 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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.
Based in North Highlands, 21 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 34 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sacramento, 20 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Sacramento, 10 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sacramento, 19 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Vacaville, 15 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 33 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cameron Park, 18 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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.
Based in Vacaville, 16 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Citrus Heights, 25 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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.
Based in Antelope, 10 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elk Grove, 23 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sacramento, 18 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#24 Florez Paving
Based in Sacramento, 14 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sacramento, 19 mi away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Safety equipment supplier”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 27 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #27, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Diamond D General Engineering Inc | 43 | 4.3★ (3) | 13 mi |
| 27 | Action Asphalt Paving | 42 | 5.0★ (4) | 18 mi |
Also serving Davis
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Allan L Goulding Construction, Inc. | In Davis | |
| Atkinson Land Leveling | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Atkinson Land Leveling | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Davis Heating & Cooling | In Davis | |
| Dixon Tractor & Gravel | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Don G Smith & Sons Backhoes | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Evolution concrete services inc | In Davis | |
| Fresh Air Services | 4.5★ (54) | In Davis |
| GREENSTONE LIGHT INVESTMENTS LLC | In Davis | |
| Hall Way Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Davis |
| John Cunningham Electric | 1.0★ (1) | In Davis |
| Mielenz Construction | In Davis | |
| Ormiston Backhoe & Dump Truck | 3.5★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Proficient Plumbing and Drain Davis | 5.0★ (54) | In Davis |
| Royal Stairs | In Davis | |
| The Clogfather Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | In Davis |
| Triangle Excavation Inc | 4.5★ (2) | 8 mi |
| V2 Grading and Paving inc | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Windsor Handyman | 5.0★ (10) | In Davis |
| Xclusive Roof Repair Davis | 4.9★ (14) | In Davis |
How we ranked Davis excavating contractors
We scored 27 Davis 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 Davis 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 Davis: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Davis?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Davis, CA is FTC Land Management with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.9★ from 40 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Elite Excavation (#2) and Badger Infrastructure Solutions - West Sacramento, CA (#3) follow. We ranked 27 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Davis?
ContractorsRanked ranks 27 excavating contractors serving Davis, CA. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Davis are open 24/7?
7 ranked excavating contractors in Davis post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are FTC Land Management (#1), Elite Excavation (#2) and Badger Infrastructure Solutions - West Sacramento, CA (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Davis work on weekends?
14 of 27 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 11 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are FTC Land Management (#1), Elite Excavation (#2) and Badger Infrastructure Solutions - West Sacramento, CA (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Davis excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 27 rated excavating contractors in Davis is 4.6★, with a median of 12 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 238 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 Davis count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Davis 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 Davis
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 27 excavating contractors serving Davis.
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