56/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Exeter, CA (2026)
10 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Exeter: Exterra Construction Inc, CR Score 56/100; 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Most-reviewed: Todd Companies, 39 Google reviews at 3.4★, the most of 10 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
10 Exeter excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 10 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Exeter at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exterra Construction Inc | 56 | 5.0★ (7) | Porterville, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Vollmer Excavation | 53 | 5.0★ (13) | Porterville, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Todd Companies | 53 | 3.4★ (39) | Visalia, 14 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 4 | Lambert Backhoe | 52 | 4.8★ (6) | Tulare, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Cardoza Company | 51 | 4.4★ (9) | Tulare, 18 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Dunn's Inc. | 50 | 4.0★ (24) | Visalia, 8 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Bruce Volaski Excavation | 49 | 5.0★ (4) | Porterville, 24 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Andrews Backhoe Service | 49 | 4.0★ (4) | Tulare, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Barnett Land Leveling Company | 46 | 5.0★ (3) | Exeter | — | — |
| 10 | Bola | 45 | 5.0★ (7) | Tulare, 18 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
The 10 best excavating contractors in Exeter, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Porterville, 11 mi away
53/100CR 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 Visalia, 14 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.4★ from 39 Google reviews, the most in Exeter.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tulare, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Tulare, 18 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#6 Dunn's Inc.
Based in Visalia, 8 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.0★ from 24 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Porterville, 24 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Tulare, 10 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Exeter
46/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate developer”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#10 Bola
Based in Tulare, 18 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Exeter
17 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ash Mountain Engineering | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Bonner Excavating Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| C & C Harvesting Inc | 9 mi | |
| Cal West Engineering, Inc. | 10 mi | |
| Central Valley Contracting | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Dave's Backhoe Services | 3.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Duarte Excavating & Pumping | 3.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| G & M Backhoe Service | 17 mi | |
| Galante Bros, Inc Grading & Paving | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| HAAKER UNDERGROUND | 14 mi | |
| Mark Hoffman General Engineering | 11 mi | |
| NEO Land Management LLC | 10 mi | |
| Paul's Backhoe Services | 1.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| T M Grading, LLC | 15 mi | |
| TM Grading, LLC | 23 mi | |
| Vander Weerd General | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Waymire Const. | In Exeter |
How we ranked Exeter excavating contractors
We scored 10 Exeter 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 Exeter 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 Exeter: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Exeter?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Exeter, CA is Exterra Construction Inc with a CR Score of 56/100. It has 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Vollmer Excavation (#2) and Todd Companies (#3) follow. We ranked 10 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Exeter?
ContractorsRanked ranks 10 excavating contractors serving Exeter, CA. 1 of them is based in Exeter; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 17 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Exeter are open 24/7?
1 ranked excavating contractor in Exeter posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Exterra Construction Inc (#1). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Exeter work on weekends?
5 of 10 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Exterra Construction Inc (#1), Cardoza Company (#5) and Dunn's Inc. (#6). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Exeter excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 10 rated excavating contractors in Exeter is 4.9★, with a median of 7 reviews. Todd Companies has the most, 39 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Exeter count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Exeter 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 Exeter
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 10 excavating contractors serving Exeter.
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