60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Fresno, CA (2026)
19 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Fresno: Fresno Apex Excavating, CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 4:30 PM.
- 6
Most-reviewed: Big Bore Drilling, 71 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 19 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
19 Fresno excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 19 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Fresno at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fresno Apex Excavating | 60 | 5.0★ (20) | Clovis, 3 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Junky Junk Removal | 59 | 5.0★ (5) | Fresno | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | A.J. Excavation | 58 | 4.4★ (7) | Fresno | — | — |
| 4 | Vortex Demolition Inc | 58 | 4.6★ (43) | Fresno | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Jerrys Trenching Services | 57 | 4.7★ (12) | Fresno | — | — |
| 6 | Big Bore Drilling | 57 | 4.9★ (71) | Fresno | — | Most reviews |
| 7 | Expert Trenching Inc | 56 | 5.0★ (4) | Clovis, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Quality Excavation | 56 | 4.7★ (3) | Fresno | — | — |
| 9 | Bowen Engineering & Environmental | 54 | 4.0★ (4) | Fresno | — | — |
| 10 | Liebelt Inc | 53 | 3.8★ (9) | Reedley, 20 mi away | — | — |
The 19 best excavating contractors in Fresno, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Fresno
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fresno
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ 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 Fresno
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 43 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fresno
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fresno
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 71 Google reviews, the most in Fresno.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clovis, 7 mi away
56/100CR 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 Fresno
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ 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 Fresno
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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.
#10 Liebelt Inc
Based in Reedley, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Fresno
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fresno
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fresno
51/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fresno
51/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fresno
51/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 11 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sanger, 13 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Fresno
50/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Safety equipment supplier”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fresno
49/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sanger, 18 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Agricultural service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Fresno
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A J Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | In Fresno |
| All Cal General Construction | 5.0★ (7) | In Fresno |
| Beckett HVAC Repair Fresno | 5.0★ (2) | In Fresno |
| CalBurton, Inc. | 5.0★ (12) | In Fresno |
| Core HVAC Repair Fresno | 5.0★ (2) | In Fresno |
| Cultured HVAC Repair Fresno | 5.0★ (2) | In Fresno |
| Diamond HVAC Repair Fresno | 5.0★ (4) | In Fresno |
| Elite Gutter Service | 5.0★ (4) | In Fresno |
| Fresno Air Conditioning Experts | 5.0★ (2) | In Fresno |
| Fresno HVAC Cooling & Heating Services | 5.0★ (5) | In Fresno |
| Fresno HVAC Repair Service | 5.0★ (5) | In Fresno |
| Fresno Superior Drywall | 5.0★ (5) | In Fresno |
| Hudson HVAC Repair Fresno | 5.0★ (1) | In Fresno |
| K&O Construction | 5.0★ (3) | In Fresno |
| Meco Excavating Demolition | 5.0★ (2) | In Fresno |
| New England Sheet Metal and Mechanical Co. | 4.7★ (18) | In Fresno |
| Nova HVAC Repair Fresno | 5.0★ (1) | In Fresno |
| Prime HVAC Repair Fresno | 5.0★ (3) | In Fresno |
| US Septic Systems | 4.0★ (2) | In Fresno |
| Williams Excavation | 3.0★ (2) | In Fresno |
How we ranked Fresno excavating contractors
We scored 19 Fresno 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 Fresno 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 Fresno: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Fresno?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Fresno, CA is Fresno Apex Excavating with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 4:30 PM. Junky Junk Removal (#2) and A.J. Excavation (#3) follow. We ranked 19 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Fresno?
ContractorsRanked ranks 19 excavating contractors serving Fresno, CA. 14 of them are based in Fresno; 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 Fresno work on weekends?
7 of 19 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Fresno Apex Excavating (#1), Junky Junk Removal (#2) and Vortex Demolition Inc (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Fresno excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 19 rated excavating contractors in Fresno is 4.7★, with a median of 7 reviews. Big Bore Drilling has the most, 71 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 Fresno count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Fresno 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 Fresno
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 19 excavating contractors serving Fresno.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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