61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Desert Hot Springs, CA (2026)
14 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Desert Hot Springs: Molina Tractor Service, CR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): M & J Grading Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 14.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Pacific Slope Tree Company, 72 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 14 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
14 Desert Hot Springs excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 14 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Palm Springs ranking. See Excavating contractors in Palm Springs
Top 10 excavating contractors in Desert Hot Springs at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Molina Tractor Service | 61 | 5.0★ (5) | Desert Hot Springs | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Brooks Earthworks | 59 | 5.0★ (15) | Twentynine Palms, 7 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | M & J Grading Services | 56 | 4.4★ (7) | Indio, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Ficara Grading & Excavating Inc | 55 | 4.4★ (7) | Yucca Valley, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Pacific Slope Tree Company | 54 | 5.0★ (72) | Hemet, 22 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 6 | Precision Excavation and Demolition | 52 | 5.0★ (8) | La Jolla, 16 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Desert Bobcat INC | 51 | 5.0★ (8) | Cathedral City, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Wilson Backhoe Services | 51 | 5.0★ (8) | Indio, 24 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Maxey Backhoe Service Inc. | 51 | 5.0★ (6) | Hesperia, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Windmill Excavating & Construction | 50 | 5.0★ (3) | Banning, 11 mi away | Sat | — |
The 14 best excavating contractors in Desert Hot Springs, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Twentynine Palms, 7 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Indio, 23 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Yucca Valley, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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.
Based in Hemet, 22 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews, the most in Desert Hot Springs.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in La Jolla, 16 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cathedral City, 12 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Indio, 24 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Hesperia, 22 mi away
51/100CR 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 Banning, 11 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#11 Bobcat rental
Based in Cathedral City, 11 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Equipment rental agency”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Indio, 19 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bloomington, 22 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Garden Grove, 22 mi away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Desert Hot Springs excavating contractors
We scored 14 Desert Hot Springs 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 Desert Hot Springs 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 Desert Hot Springs: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Desert Hot Springs?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Desert Hot Springs, CA is Molina Tractor Service with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Brooks Earthworks (#2) and M & J Grading Services (#3) follow. We ranked 14 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Desert Hot Springs?
ContractorsRanked ranks 14 excavating contractors serving Desert Hot Springs, CA. 1 of them is based in Desert Hot Springs; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Desert Hot Springs are open 24/7?
3 ranked excavating contractors in Desert Hot Springs post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Molina Tractor Service (#1), M & J Grading Services (#3) and Desert Bobcat INC (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Desert Hot Springs work on weekends?
9 of 14 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Molina Tractor Service (#1), Brooks Earthworks (#2) and M & J Grading Services (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Desert Hot Springs excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 14 rated excavating contractors in Desert Hot Springs is 5.0★, with a median of 7 reviews. Pacific Slope Tree Company has the most, 72 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 Desert Hot Springs count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Desert Hot Springs 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 Desert Hot Springs
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 14 excavating contractors serving Desert Hot Springs.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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