56/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Grover Beach, CA (2026)
13 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Grover Beach: Sabovich & Sons Inc. -, CR Score 56/100; 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 9
Most-reviewed: Kestrel Landscapes, 62 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 13 ranked; ranked #9.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
13 Grover Beach excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 13 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Grover Beach at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sabovich & Sons Inc. - | 56 | 5.0★ (3) | Arroyo Grande, 1 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Ormonde Truck & Tractor | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | Arroyo Grande, 1 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | David Crye General Engineering Contractor, Inc. | 54 | 5.0★ (14) | Morro Bay, 21 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Shiffrar Grading & Excavating, Inc. | 54 | 4.7★ (15) | Atascadero, 20 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Applied Earthworks Inc | 54 | 4.8★ (4) | San Luis Obispo, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Vincent Lopez Jr & Sons General | 53 | 3.4★ (10) | Santa Maria, 16 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Renovation Construction & Excavation Company | 52 | 2.3★ (3) | Grover Beach | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | B P General Engineering & Ed's | 51 | 5.0★ (4) | Los Osos, 18 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Kestrel Landscapes | 51 | 4.9★ (62) | Los Osos, 19 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 10 | K&G Landscape Gardening Inc. | 49 | 5.0★ (5) | Arroyo Grande, 5 mi away | Sat | — |
The 13 best excavating contractors in Grover Beach, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Arroyo Grande, 1 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Morro Bay, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Atascadero, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in San Luis Obispo, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Santa Maria, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Grover Beach
52/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Osos, 18 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Los Osos, 19 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews, the most in Grover Beach.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arroyo Grande, 5 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#11 A-Jay Excavating
Based in Atascadero, 24 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atascadero, 25 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#13 SLO Trenchless
Based in San Luis Obispo, 18 mi away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Grover Beach
13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 mi | |
| Arthur A. Wise, Inc. | In Grover Beach | |
| Borba Tractor Services | 23 mi | |
| Coastal Land Services | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Holloway Earthwork, Inc. | 16 mi | |
| JSB General Engineering | 18 mi | |
| Lindemans Trucking & Construction | 25 mi | |
| N/S | 24 mi | |
| Ormonde Backhoe Services | 3 mi | |
| Pink n green inc. | In Grover Beach | |
| S Chaves Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Sims Septic Pumping and Repair | 17 mi | |
| Viola Construction Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 1 mi |
How we ranked Grover Beach excavating contractors
We scored 13 Grover Beach 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 Grover Beach 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 Grover Beach: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Grover Beach?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Grover Beach, CA is Sabovich & Sons Inc. - with a CR Score of 56/100. It has 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Ormonde Truck & Tractor (#2) and David Crye General Engineering Contractor, Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 13 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Grover Beach?
ContractorsRanked ranks 13 excavating contractors serving Grover Beach, CA. 1 of them is based in Grover Beach; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 13 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Grover Beach work on weekends?
3 of 13 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Sabovich & Sons Inc. - (#1), Renovation Construction & Excavation Company (#7) and K&G Landscape Gardening Inc. (#10). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Grover Beach excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 13 rated excavating contractors in Grover Beach is 4.9★, with a median of 5 reviews. Kestrel Landscapes has the most, 62 reviews, and ranks #9. 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 Grover Beach count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Grover Beach 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 Grover Beach
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 13 excavating contractors serving Grover Beach.
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