55/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Galt, CA (2026)
24 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Galt: Westech Industries Inc, CR Score 55/100; 4.5★ from 10 Google reviews.
- 5
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Central Valley Septic Backhoe & Drilling, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 24.
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Most-reviewed: Bonney Plumbing, Sewer, Electrical, Heating & Air, 9,342 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 24 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
24 Galt excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 24 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Galt at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Westech Industries Inc | 55 | 4.5★ (10) | Galt | — | Overall |
| 2 | Central Valley Septic Backhoe | 54 | 5.0★ (7) | Lodi, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Bonney Plumbing, Sewer, Electrical, Heating & Air | 54 | 4.8★ (9,342) | Rancho Cordova, 24 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 4 | Dirt Movers | 52 | 4.4★ (15) | Stockton, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Central Valley Septic Backhoe & Drilling | 51 | 4.3★ (6) | Galt | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 6 | Mac Industries Inc | 50 | 5.0★ (4) | Wilton, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | West Coast Backhoe, Inc. | 49 | 4.0★ (5) | Lodi, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Richards Pumping & Excavating | 49 | 4.2★ (6) | Stockton, 19 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Moreno Trenching | 49 | 4.3★ (7) | Rio Vista, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Lupton Excavation | 48 | 4.5★ (8) | Sacramento, 17 mi away | — | — |
The 24 best excavating contractors in Galt, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Lodi, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Rancho Cordova, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 9,342 Google reviews, the most in Galt.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#4 Dirt Movers
Based in Stockton, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Galt
51/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Wilton, 10 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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, 10 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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.
Based in Stockton, 19 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ 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 Rio Vista, 22 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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, 17 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Rio Vista, 22 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Elk Grove, 11 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #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, 17 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Sacramento, 25 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 West Sacramento, 24 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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.
#16 US Trenchless
Based in Sacramento, 23 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Antelope, 21 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lodi, 8 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sacramento, 19 mi away
42/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Antelope, 12 mi away
42/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sacramento, 18 mi away
42/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Safety equipment supplier”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rancho Cordova, 23 mi away
41/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#23 Florez Paving
Based in Sacramento, 22 mi away
40/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rancho Cordova, 22 mi away
40/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Galt
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 |
|---|---|---|
| City of Galt Public Works | 3.7★ (3) | In Galt |
| Dino & Son Ditching Services | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Don G Smith & Sons Backhoes | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Edgars Bobcat Service | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Flores Excavation and Demolition, Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| G&L Brock Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Glissman Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Intek General Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| J&S Pressure Washing & Property Services | 5.0★ (6) | In Galt |
| JDL Construction & Painting, Inc. | 5.0★ (13) | In Galt |
| JP Masonry, Inc. | In Galt | |
| JRV Concrete Co. | In Galt | |
| K. Hovnanian Homes The Fairways | 5.0★ (1) | In Galt |
| M & son's concrete inc | In Galt | |
| MD Geerts | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Thorpe Jim Oil Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| V2 Grading and Paving inc | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Veranda at Elliott Ranch by Elliott Homes | 4.0★ (1) | In Galt |
| Wilders Dirt Work | In Galt | |
| Word Construction Galt ca 95632 | 5.0★ (4) | In Galt |
How we ranked Galt excavating contractors
We scored 24 Galt 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 Galt 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 Galt: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Galt?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Galt, CA is Westech Industries Inc with a CR Score of 55/100. It has 4.5★ from 10 Google reviews. Central Valley Septic Backhoe (#2) and Bonney Plumbing, Sewer, Electrical, Heating & Air (#3) follow. We ranked 24 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Galt?
ContractorsRanked ranks 24 excavating contractors serving Galt, CA. 2 of them are based in Galt; 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 Galt are open 24/7?
1 ranked excavating contractor in Galt posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Central Valley Septic Backhoe & Drilling (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Galt work on weekends?
8 of 24 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Central Valley Septic Backhoe (#2), Bonney Plumbing, Sewer, Electrical, Heating & Air (#3) and Dirt Movers (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Galt excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 24 rated excavating contractors in Galt is 4.3★, with a median of 8 reviews. Bonney Plumbing, Sewer, Electrical, Heating & Air has the most, 9,342 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 Galt count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Galt 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 Galt
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 24 excavating contractors serving Galt.
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