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Best Excavating Contractors in Elk Grove, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Elk Grove: Bonney Plumbing, Sewer, Electrical, Heating & Air, CR Score 56/100; 4.8★ from 9,342 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): FTC Land Management, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 37.

  3. 18

    Most-reviewed: US Trenchless, 101 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 37 ranked after Bonney Plumbing, Sewer, Electrical, Heating & Air; ranked #18.

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

37 Elk Grove excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 18 open Saturdays and 13 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 37 rated businesses.

Top 10 excavating contractors in Elk Grove at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Elk Grove at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Bonney Plumbing, Sewer, Electrical, Heating & Air564.8★ (9,342)Rancho Cordova, 14 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2FTC Land Management564.9★ (40)Roseville, 19 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Elite Excavation545.0★ (16)Antelope, 21 mi away24/7—
4Westech Industries Inc534.5★ (10)Galt, 9 mi away——
5Badger Infrastructure Solutions - West Sacramento, CA522.0★ (4)West Sacramento, 16 mi away24/7—
6Lupton Excavation514.5★ (8)Sacramento, 6 mi away——
7Central Valley Septic Backhoe515.0★ (7)Lodi, 22 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8TP Excavating Services - Trench Digging in Carmichael CA & Mini Excavator Trenching Services515.0★ (7)Sacramento, 16 mi awaySat—
9Mac Industries Inc505.0★ (4)Wilton, 8 mi away——
10Brickhomes General Construction Inc.505.0★ (17)Cameron Park, 6 mi awaySat · Sun—

The 37 best excavating contractors in Elk Grove, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Elk Grove

    Based in Rancho Cordova, 14 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 9,342 Google reviews, the most in Elk Grove.

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

    • 4.8★ from 9,342 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7:30 PM · Sat 7 AM–6:30 PM · Sun 8 AM–6:30 PM
    Address
    11101 Trade Center Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
  2. Based in Roseville, 19 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 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.

    • 4.9★ from 40 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
  3. Based in Antelope, 21 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 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.

    • 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
  4. Based in Galt, 9 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 10 Google reviews
    Address
    12755 E Stockton Blvd, Galt, CA 95632
  5. Based in West Sacramento, 16 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 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.

    • 2.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3501 First St, West Sacramento, CA 95691
  6. Based in Sacramento, 6 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 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.

    • 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8467 Florin Rd, Sacramento, CA 95828
  7. 51/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 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.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 6 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
  8. Based in Wilton, 8 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 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
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    11870 Rising Rd, Wilton, CA 95693
  9. Based in Lincoln, 22 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
  10. Based in Elk Grove

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 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.

    • 4.5★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    9796 Kent St, Elk Grove, CA 95624
  11. Based in Sacramento, 20 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews, open 24/7.

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

    • 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    5680 Andrea Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95842
  12. Based in Sacramento, 14 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
    Address
    2431 Catalina Dr, Sacramento, CA 95864
  13. Based in Rio Vista, 24 mi away

    48/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews
    Address
    1015 Airport Rd B, Rio Vista, CA 94571
  14. Based in Sacramento, 12 mi away

    48/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 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.

    • 5.0★ from 101 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3626 Fair Oaks Blvd Ste 190, Sacramento, CA 95864
  15. Based in West Sacramento, 13 mi away

    48/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 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.

    • 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3080 Jefferson Blvd, West Sacramento, CA 95691
  16. Based in North Highlands, 19 mi away

    48/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 34 Google reviews, open 24/7.

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

    • 4.3★ from 34 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    6643 32nd St #101, North Highlands, CA 95660
  17. Based in Sacramento, 17 mi away

    47/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 52 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–4 PM
    Address
    3951 Development Dr #1, Sacramento, CA 95838
  18. Based in Lodi, 21 mi away

    47/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    33 Maxwell St, Lodi, CA 95240

All 37 excavating contractors

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #37, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.

excavating contractors in Elk Grove, ranks 26 to 37
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26AKG Construction Inc.465.0★ (9)12 mi
27Stormheart Construction464.9★ (19)23 mi
28Folsom Asphalt Co465.0★ (12)22 mi
29Biondi Paving & Engineering454.6★ (11)8 mi
30United Rentals - Trench Safety454.2★ (10)7 mi
31Cook Engineering Inc.443.7★ (3)14 mi
32Florez Paving433.7★ (12)11 mi
33Fat Cat Excavation434.2★ (11)24 mi
34Sierra Asphalt Inc424.3★ (4)13 mi
35All Phase Construction424.0★ (4)12 mi
36Saunders Landscaping Construction425.0★ (5)18 mi
37AM Stephens Construction413.7★ (6)20 mi

Also serving Elk Grove

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.

Unranked excavating contractors serving Elk Grove
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Atkinson Land Leveling5.0★ (1)19 mi
BERG & SONS CoNSTRuCTIoN INCIn Elk Grove
Dixon Tractor & Gravel5.0★ (2)24 mi
Don G Smith & Sons Backhoes5.0★ (2)7 mi
Dozer Construction LimitedIn Elk Grove
EGM Elk Grove Masonry5.0★ (3)In Elk Grove
Elk Grove Tile Installer5.0★ (3)In Elk Grove
Glissman Excavating5.0★ (1)5 mi
Grand ConstructionIn Elk Grove
Intek General Construction5.0★ (1)12 mi
J French Excavating5.0★ (2)23 mi
Landslide Sacramento5 mi
M&Mequipment4 mi
MD Geerts5.0★ (2)6 mi
Moorefield Construction3.8★ (5)In Elk Grove
Mr. Electric of Elk Grove4.7★ (38)In Elk Grove
Murray Excavating Inc. Backhoe Service, Excavating and General Engineering Contractor5.0★ (1)23 mi
Thorpe Jim Oil Inc5.0★ (2)20 mi
Triangle Excavation Inc4.5★ (2)20 mi
V2 Grading and Paving inc5.0★ (2)20 mi

How we ranked Elk Grove excavating contractors

We scored 37 Elk Grove 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 Elk Grove 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 Elk Grove: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Elk Grove?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Elk Grove, CA is Bonney Plumbing, Sewer, Electrical, Heating & Air with a CR Score of 56/100. It has 4.8★ from 9,342 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. FTC Land Management (#2) and Elite Excavation (#3) follow. We ranked 37 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Elk Grove?

ContractorsRanked ranks 37 excavating contractors serving Elk Grove, CA. 1 of them is based in Elk Grove; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which excavating contractors in Elk Grove are open 24/7?

6 ranked excavating contractors in Elk Grove post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are FTC Land Management (#2), Elite Excavation (#3) and Badger Infrastructure Solutions - West Sacramento, CA (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Elk Grove work on weekends?

18 of 37 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 13 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Bonney Plumbing, Sewer, Electrical, Heating & Air (#1), FTC Land Management (#2) and Elite Excavation (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Elk Grove excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 37 rated excavating contractors in Elk Grove is 4.5★, with a median of 9 reviews. Bonney Plumbing, Sewer, Electrical, Heating & Air has the most, 9,342 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 Elk Grove count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Elk Grove 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 Elk Grove

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 37 excavating contractors serving Elk Grove.

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