58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Encinitas, CA (2026)
33 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Encinitas: Oceanside Excavating Unlimited, CR Score 58/100; 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): McDonnell Bobcat Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 33.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup of San Diego, 111 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 33 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
33 Encinitas excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 21 open Saturdays and 15 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 33 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Encinitas at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oceanside Excavating Unlimited | 58 | 5.0★ (13) | Camp Pendleton South, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Dirt Wurx | 56 | 5.0★ (13) | Santee, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | McDonnell Bobcat Services | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | San Diego, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | CHURCH JOHNSTON GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | San Diego, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup of San Diego | 55 | 4.5★ (111) | San Diego, 20 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 6 | Easy Flow Sewer & Drain Cleaning San Diego | 53 | 4.8★ (42) | San Diego, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Estates Tree Service | 53 | 4.8★ (58) | Ramona, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Superior Asphalt of Oceanside | 53 | 4.9★ (35) | Escondido, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Hydro Excavation San Diego | 51 | 5.0★ (3) | San Diego, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | 24/7 Drain Rooter, Inc. | 51 | 5.0★ (14) | Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun · Emergency | — |
The 33 best excavating contractors in Encinitas, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
#2 Dirt Wurx
Based in Santee, 18 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Diego, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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.
Based in San Diego, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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.
Based in San Diego, 20 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 111 Google reviews, the most in Encinitas.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Diego, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 42 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ramona, 24 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 58 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Escondido, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Diego, 13 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, 18 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oceanside, 11 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Utility contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Camp Pendleton North, 18 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Chula Vista, 18 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carlsbad, 7 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in El Cajon, 25 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Camp Pendleton South, 13 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Diego, 25 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Fallbrook, 21 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Santee, 23 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Santee, 24 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mira Mesa, 12 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carlsbad, 8 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Camp Pendleton South, 11 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ramona, 23 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#25 DW Yardscapes
Based in Alpine, 22 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 33 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #33, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Pacific Coast Landscaping | 46 | 5.0★ (3) | 9 mi |
| 27 | AllStar Demolition Inc. | 46 | 5.0★ (6) | 18 mi |
| 28 | AirX Utility Surveyors, Inc. | 46 | 3.8★ (10) | 11 mi |
| 29 | Blackheart Building Solutions | 46 | 5.0★ (7) | 13 mi |
| 30 | Hidden Valley Backhoe & Trucking, Inc. | 45 | 4.3★ (6) | 11 mi |
| 31 | AMG Demolition & Environmental Services | 45 | 4.0★ (27) | 21 mi |
| 32 | Uris Bobcat Services | 43 | 5.0★ (3) | 23 mi |
| 33 | John Smith Earthworks Inc | 43 | 4.2★ (6) | 20 mi |
Also serving Encinitas
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3B Construction Company | In Encinitas | |
| Art Remodel Construction | 5.0★ (6) | In Encinitas |
| Bauer Construction | In Encinitas | |
| California Development & Construction Corp | In Encinitas | |
| Case Construction Inc | In Encinitas | |
| Dagan Design & Construction | In Encinitas | |
| Demo Primo Grading & Trenching | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Encinitas Air Repair | 5.0★ (5) | In Encinitas |
| Encinitas Ranch City Interior Remodelers | In Encinitas | |
| Graeber Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Encinitas |
| IHH Construction | In Encinitas | |
| Matthew Agee Construction, Inc. | In Encinitas | |
| Meyer Construction | In Encinitas | |
| North County San Diego ADU Construction Contractors | In Encinitas | |
| Reliable Climate Systems | In Encinitas | |
| SD General Design & Construction | 5.0★ (4) | In Encinitas |
| Skyhorse Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Encinitas |
| Titan HVAC Air & Comfort Experts | In Encinitas | |
| Top Masters HVAC LLC | In Encinitas | |
| Viemeister Construction | In Encinitas |
How we ranked Encinitas excavating contractors
We scored 33 Encinitas 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 2, 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 Encinitas 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 Encinitas: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Encinitas?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Encinitas, CA is Oceanside Excavating Unlimited with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Dirt Wurx (#2) and McDonnell Bobcat Services (#3) follow. We ranked 33 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Encinitas?
ContractorsRanked ranks 33 excavating contractors serving Encinitas, CA. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Encinitas are open 24/7?
7 ranked excavating contractors in Encinitas post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Oceanside Excavating Unlimited (#1), McDonnell Bobcat Services (#3) and CHURCH JOHNSTON GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION (#4). 24/7 Drain Rooter, Inc. (#10) also lists emergency service. Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Encinitas work on weekends?
21 of 33 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 15 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Oceanside Excavating Unlimited (#1), Dirt Wurx (#2) and McDonnell Bobcat Services (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Encinitas excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 33 rated excavating contractors in Encinitas is 5.0★, with a median of 8 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup of San Diego has the most, 111 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 Encinitas count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Encinitas 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 Encinitas
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 33 excavating contractors serving Encinitas.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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