Ranked #1 in Elk Grove
Based in Rancho Cordova, 14 mi away
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.
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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.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): FTC Land Management, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 37.
Most-reviewed: US Trenchless, 101 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 37 ranked after Bonney Plumbing, Sewer, Electrical, Heating & Air; ranked #18.
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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.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bonney Plumbing, Sewer, Electrical, Heating & Air | 56 | 4.8★ (9,342) | Rancho Cordova, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | FTC Land Management | 56 | 4.9★ (40) | Roseville, 19 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Elite Excavation | 54 | 5.0★ (16) | Antelope, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Westech Industries Inc | 53 | 4.5★ (10) | Galt, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Badger Infrastructure Solutions - West Sacramento, CA | 52 | 2.0★ (4) | West Sacramento, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Lupton Excavation | 51 | 4.5★ (8) | Sacramento, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Central Valley Septic Backhoe | 51 | 5.0★ (7) | Lodi, 22 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | TP Excavating Services - Trench Digging in Carmichael CA & Mini Excavator Trenching Services | 51 | 5.0★ (7) | Sacramento, 16 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Mac Industries Inc | 50 | 5.0★ (4) | Wilton, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Brickhomes General Construction Inc. | 50 | 5.0★ (17) | Cameron Park, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 in Elk Grove
Based in Rancho Cordova, 14 mi away
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.
Based in Roseville, 19 mi away
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.
Based in Antelope, 21 mi away
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.
Based in Galt, 9 mi away
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.
Based in West Sacramento, 16 mi away
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.
Based in Sacramento, 6 mi away
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.
Based in Lodi, 22 mi away
Ranked #7 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.
Based in Sacramento, 16 mi away
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.
Based in Wilton, 8 mi away
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.
Based in Cameron Park, 6 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincoln, 22 mi away
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.
Based in Elk Grove
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.
Based in Cameron Park, 23 mi away
Ranked #13 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.
Based in Citrus Heights, 19 mi away
Ranked #14 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 Sacramento, 20 mi away
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.
Based in Sacramento, 14 mi away
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.
Based in Rio Vista, 24 mi away
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.
Based in Sacramento, 12 mi away
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.
Based in West Sacramento, 13 mi away
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.
Based in Rio Vista, 24 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ 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 North Highlands, 19 mi away
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.
Based in Galt, 14 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sacramento, 17 mi away
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.
Based in West Sacramento, 22 mi away
Ranked #24 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.
Based in Lodi, 21 mi away
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.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #37, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | AKG Construction Inc. | 46 | 5.0★ (9) | 12 mi |
| 27 | Stormheart Construction | 46 | 4.9★ (19) | 23 mi |
| 28 | Folsom Asphalt Co | 46 | 5.0★ (12) | 22 mi |
| 29 | Biondi Paving & Engineering | 45 | 4.6★ (11) | 8 mi |
| 30 | United Rentals - Trench Safety | 45 | 4.2★ (10) | 7 mi |
| 31 | Cook Engineering Inc. | 44 | 3.7★ (3) | 14 mi |
| 32 | Florez Paving | 43 | 3.7★ (12) | 11 mi |
| 33 | Fat Cat Excavation | 43 | 4.2★ (11) | 24 mi |
| 34 | Sierra Asphalt Inc | 42 | 4.3★ (4) | 13 mi |
| 35 | All Phase Construction | 42 | 4.0★ (4) | 12 mi |
| 36 | Saunders Landscaping Construction | 42 | 5.0★ (5) | 18 mi |
| 37 | AM Stephens Construction | 41 | 3.7★ (6) | 20 mi |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Atkinson Land Leveling | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| BERG & SONS CoNSTRuCTIoN INC | In Elk Grove | |
| Dixon Tractor & Gravel | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Don G Smith & Sons Backhoes | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Dozer Construction Limited | In Elk Grove | |
| EGM Elk Grove Masonry | 5.0★ (3) | In Elk Grove |
| Elk Grove Tile Installer | 5.0★ (3) | In Elk Grove |
| Glissman Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Grand Construction | In Elk Grove | |
| Intek General Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| J French Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Landslide Sacramento | 5 mi | |
| M&Mequipment | 4 mi | |
| MD Geerts | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Moorefield Construction | 3.8★ (5) | In Elk Grove |
| Mr. Electric of Elk Grove | 4.7★ (38) | In Elk Grove |
| Murray Excavating Inc. Backhoe Service, Excavating and General Engineering Contractor | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Thorpe Jim Oil Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Triangle Excavation Inc | 4.5★ (2) | 20 mi |
| V2 Grading and Paving inc | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Elk Grove 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 |