61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Hemet, CA (2026)
26 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Hemet: Applied Earth Works Inc, CR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 4
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): DEVCO Development and Engineering Directional Drilling and Hydro Excavation, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 26.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Davis Plumbing & Heating Inc, 97 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 26 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
26 Hemet excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 15 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 26 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Hemet at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Applied Earth Works Inc | 61 | 5.0★ (6) | Hemet | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Pacific Slope Tree Company | 58 | 5.0★ (72) | Hemet | Sat | — |
| 3 | Burchett Grading, Inc. | 57 | 4.5★ (14) | Temecula, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | DEVCO Development and Engineering Directional Drilling and Hydro Excavation | 57 | 5.0★ (34) | Temecula, 20 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Davis Plumbing & Heating Inc | 56 | 4.7★ (97) | Good Hope, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 6 | Aztec Excavation Inc. & Septic | 55 | 4.8★ (5) | Murrieta, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Brooks Earthworks | 54 | 5.0★ (15) | Twentynine Palms, 24 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | ALPHA DEMOLITION CONTRACTORS, INC. | 54 | 4.9★ (16) | Hemet | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | BlackHawk Construction Inc | 53 | 5.0★ (19) | Good Hope, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Total Build & Remodel LLC | 52 | 4.5★ (6) | Menifee, 12 mi away | — | — |
The 26 best excavating contractors in Hemet, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Hemet
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Temecula, 16 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Temecula, 20 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Good Hope, 18 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 97 Google reviews, the most in Hemet.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Murrieta, 20 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Twentynine Palms, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hemet
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 16 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Good Hope, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Menifee, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Wildomar, 19 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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.
#12 Scorpion Backhoe
Based in Hemet
51/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Burbank, 18 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canyon Lake, 18 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Wildomar, 19 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Lake Elsinore, 25 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Temecula, 21 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Riverside, 22 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Redlands, 24 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Banning, 21 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#21 Bighorn Grading
Based in Temecula, 19 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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.
#22 Classic Homes
Based in Canyon Lake, 15 mi away
46/100CR 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 Murrieta, 19 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Mentone, 23 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wildomar, 19 mi away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Earth works company”.
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 | Last Call Backhoe | 43 | 5.0★ (3) | 21 mi |
Also serving Hemet
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 311 CONSTRUCTION GENERAL CONTRACTOR | 5.0★ (1) | In Hemet |
| A Plus Restorations | 5.0★ (1) | In Hemet |
| ANM Construction | In Hemet | |
| Cenco Construction Group | 5.0★ (4) | In Hemet |
| DIM CONSTRUCTION INC. | In Hemet | |
| Family D Grading Inc. | In Hemet | |
| Hemet Manufacturing Co | 5.0★ (1) | In Hemet |
| Hemet Stucco & Plastering | 4.8★ (15) | In Hemet |
| Howard's Backhoe Services | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| JL Construction Contractor L.L.C. | 5.0★ (1) | In Hemet |
| Kennedy Backhoe Enterprises: Excavating Grading & Paving | 5.0★ (1) | In Hemet |
| Kitchenbathbudgetremodelshemet | In Hemet | |
| Kyne Choice Construction | In Hemet | |
| Linden Construction | In Hemet | |
| Maverick Rock Breaking | 4.5★ (2) | 20 mi |
| R C Grading Inc | 3.5★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Stonemark Group | 3.3★ (9) | In Hemet |
| Tony Leyva Backhoe Services Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Valdez Construction | 5.0★ (144) | In Hemet |
| Von Euw Backhoe | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
How we ranked Hemet excavating contractors
We scored 26 Hemet 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 Hemet 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 Hemet: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Hemet?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Hemet, CA is Applied Earth Works Inc with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Pacific Slope Tree Company (#2) and Burchett Grading, Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 26 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Hemet?
ContractorsRanked ranks 26 excavating contractors serving Hemet, CA. 4 of them are based in Hemet; 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 Hemet are open 24/7?
6 ranked excavating contractors in Hemet post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Applied Earth Works Inc (#1), DEVCO Development and Engineering Directional Drilling and Hydro Excavation (#4) and Davis Plumbing & Heating Inc (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Hemet work on weekends?
15 of 26 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Applied Earth Works Inc (#1), Pacific Slope Tree Company (#2) and Burchett Grading, Inc. (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Hemet excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 26 rated excavating contractors in Hemet is 5.0★, with a median of 6 reviews. Davis Plumbing & Heating Inc has the most, 97 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Hemet count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Hemet 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 Hemet
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 26 excavating contractors serving Hemet.
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