60/100CR 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 Fallbrook, CA (2026)
28 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Fallbrook: Oceanside Excavating Unlimited, CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): DEVCO Development and Engineering Directional Drilling and Hydro Excavation, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 28.
- 6
Most-reviewed: Davis Plumbing & Heating Inc, 97 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 28 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
28 Fallbrook excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 14 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 28 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Fallbrook at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oceanside Excavating Unlimited | 60 | 5.0★ (13) | Camp Pendleton South, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | DEVCO Development and Engineering Directional Drilling and Hydro Excavation | 59 | 5.0★ (34) | Temecula, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Aztec Excavation Inc. & Septic | 56 | 4.8★ (5) | Murrieta, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Burchett Grading, Inc. | 56 | 4.5★ (14) | Temecula, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Lackey Grading Inc | 56 | 5.0★ (3) | Fallbrook | — | — |
| 6 | Davis Plumbing & Heating Inc | 55 | 4.7★ (97) | Good Hope, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 7 | Superior Asphalt of Oceanside | 54 | 4.9★ (35) | Escondido, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Wally Willette Backhoe | 52 | 5.0★ (4) | Wildomar, 17 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Trinity Grading, Inc. | 51 | 3.4★ (5) | Temecula, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Main Street Demolition of Oceanside | 51 | 5.0★ (10) | Camp Pendleton South, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 28 best excavating contractors in Fallbrook, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Temecula, 10 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Murrieta, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Temecula, 16 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fallbrook
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Good Hope, 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 97 Google reviews, the most in Fallbrook.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Escondido, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Wildomar, 17 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Temecula, 10 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Camp Pendleton South, 11 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Oceanside, 15 mi away
50/100CR 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 Wildomar, 17 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Fallbrook
50/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Elsinore, 22 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ 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 Canyon Lake, 22 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Menifee, 25 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carlsbad, 17 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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.
#18 Bighorn Grading
Based in Temecula, 12 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Murrieta, 11 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vista, 11 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mira Mesa, 25 mi away
45/100CR 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.
#22 Classic Homes
Based in Canyon Lake, 16 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Remodeler”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Valley Center, 17 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Marcos, 16 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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.
Based in San Marcos, 17 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.8★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 28 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #28, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Last Call Backhoe | 44 | 5.0★ (3) | 15 mi |
| 27 | Hire Pro Man - North County | 44 | 5.0★ (4) | 25 mi |
| 28 | One Tractor Doze It All | 44 | 4.3★ (4) | 15 mi |
Also serving Fallbrook
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AC & Furnace Fallbrook | In Fallbrook | |
| AC Repair Services Fallbrook | In Fallbrook | |
| American Bobcat & Backhoe Services, Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Core Air Conditioning | In Fallbrook | |
| CRC General Engineering | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Demo Primo Grading & Trenching | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| DEVCO Excavators Rental | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Elite Siding Professionals | In Fallbrook | |
| Fallbrook Air Repair Experts | 5.0★ (1) | In Fallbrook |
| Fallbrook B&R Handyman Services | In Fallbrook | |
| Fallbrook HVAC Repair Services | In Fallbrook | |
| Fallbrook Plumbing & HVAC Specialist | 5.0★ (7) | In Fallbrook |
| Maverick Rock Breaking | 4.5★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Melendez Construction | In Fallbrook | |
| Mike L Lloyd Excavating | In Fallbrook | |
| Plumb T Co | 5.0★ (1) | In Fallbrook |
| R C Grading Inc | 3.5★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Steve Zimmer general Engineering Grading and Demo Contractor | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Summit Design & Construction LLC | 5.0★ (23) | In Fallbrook |
| Wall Tractor Services | 4.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
How we ranked Fallbrook excavating contractors
We scored 28 Fallbrook 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 Fallbrook 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 Fallbrook: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Fallbrook?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Fallbrook, CA is Oceanside Excavating Unlimited with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. DEVCO Development and Engineering Directional Drilling and Hydro Excavation (#2) and Aztec Excavation Inc. & Septic (#3) follow. We ranked 28 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Fallbrook?
ContractorsRanked ranks 28 excavating contractors serving Fallbrook, CA. 2 of them are based in Fallbrook; 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 Fallbrook are open 24/7?
4 ranked excavating contractors in Fallbrook post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Oceanside Excavating Unlimited (#1), DEVCO Development and Engineering Directional Drilling and Hydro Excavation (#2) and Aztec Excavation Inc. & Septic (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Fallbrook work on weekends?
14 of 28 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 9 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Oceanside Excavating Unlimited (#1), DEVCO Development and Engineering Directional Drilling and Hydro Excavation (#2) and Aztec Excavation Inc. & Septic (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Fallbrook excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 28 rated excavating contractors in Fallbrook is 5.0★, with a median of 6 reviews. Davis Plumbing & Heating Inc has the most, 97 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 Fallbrook count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Fallbrook 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 Fallbrook
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 28 excavating contractors serving Fallbrook.
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