58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Gilroy, CA (2026)
26 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Gilroy: Bay Area concrete and dirt removal, CR Score 58/100; 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 26.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,657 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 26 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
26 Gilroy excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 16 open Saturdays and 13 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 26 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Gilroy at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bay Area concrete and dirt removal | 58 | 5.0★ (5) | Gilroy | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (1,657) | San Jose, 19 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.9★ (245) | Watsonville, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Montoyas Hauling & Excavation | 55 | 5.0★ (6) | Gilroy | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | BG Excavation & Grading Inc. | 53 | 5.0★ (6) | Salinas, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 53 | 4.9★ (175) | Capitola, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Palo Alto Asphalt Co | 52 | 5.0★ (15) | Gilroy | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | The Mark Rood Company | 51 | 5.0★ (3) | Watsonville, 14 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Barco Construction | 51 | 5.0★ (4) | Hollister, 16 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Benz Construction Inc | 51 | 5.0★ (4) | Morgan Hill, 9 mi away | — | — |
The 26 best excavating contractors in Gilroy, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in San Jose, 19 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,657 Google reviews, the most in Gilroy.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Watsonville, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 245 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gilroy
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salinas, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Capitola, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 175 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gilroy
52/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Watsonville, 14 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Hollister, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Morgan Hill, 9 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Santa Cruz, 23 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Aptos, 13 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Interlaken, 12 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Morgan Hill, 11 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.6★ from 17 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alum Rock, 25 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hollister, 15 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Watsonville, 10 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morgan Hill, 8 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Jose, 24 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sunnyvale, 15 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Jose, 25 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Campbell, 24 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#23 JDR Plumbing
Based in Dos Palos, 20 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#24 Betz Works
Based in Capitola, 21 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aptos, 19 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 26 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #26, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Noecon | 42 | 5.0★ (3) | 18 mi |
Also serving Gilroy
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bruce Faulkner Trenching | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Cid's Septic | 3.7★ (3) | In Gilroy |
| Colebank Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Gilroy |
| COST-U-LESS SEPTIC PUMPING SERVICE | 4.4★ (12) | In Gilroy |
| Dirt hauling San Jose | In Gilroy | |
| Doyle's Work Co | 5.0★ (1) | In Gilroy |
| Durans outdoor services | In Gilroy | |
| FSJ Construction | In Gilroy | |
| Gilroy Roofing Service & Repair | In Gilroy | |
| Irish Excavation | 3.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| JVC CONSTRUCTION | In Gilroy | |
| LaCoe Construction, Inc. | In Gilroy | |
| Mcgraw and sons construction | In Gilroy | |
| Mendoza | In Gilroy | |
| Robinson & Moretti Inc | 4.5★ (2) | In Gilroy |
| Roofing Champs | 5.0★ (1) | In Gilroy |
| smco construction llc | 5.0★ (1) | In Gilroy |
| Tanglewood Construction Inc | In Gilroy | |
| United Rentals - Reliable Onsite Services | 5.0★ (6) | In Gilroy |
| West Coast Pipe Line | In Gilroy |
How we ranked Gilroy excavating contractors
We scored 26 Gilroy 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 Gilroy 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 Gilroy: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Gilroy?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Gilroy, CA is Bay Area concrete and dirt removal with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 26 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Gilroy?
ContractorsRanked ranks 26 excavating contractors serving Gilroy, CA. 3 of them are based in Gilroy; 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 Gilroy are open 24/7?
6 ranked excavating contractors in Gilroy post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Bay Area concrete and dirt removal (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Gilroy work on weekends?
16 of 26 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 13 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Bay Area concrete and dirt removal (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Gilroy excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 26 rated excavating contractors in Gilroy is 5.0★, with a median of 6 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,657 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Gilroy count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Gilroy 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 Gilroy
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 26 excavating contractors serving Gilroy.
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