61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,035 Google reviews, the most in Hesperia.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Hesperia, CA (2026)
18 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Hesperia: Thompson Family Plumbing & Drain, CR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 1,035 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): TBR Excavation, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 18.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Oak Hills Nursery, 78 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 18 ranked after Thompson Family Plumbing & Drain; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
18 Hesperia excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 11 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 18 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Hesperia at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thompson Family Plumbing & Drain | 61 | 4.8★ (1,035) | Hesperia | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | TBR Excavation | 58 | 5.0★ (3) | Hesperia | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Bennett Excavation | 56 | 4.8★ (23) | Crestline, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Blue Ribbon Outdoor Services General Engineering Underground | 54 | 5.0★ (14) | Hesperia | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Oak Hills Nursery | 54 | 4.8★ (78) | Oak Hills, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun | Most reviews |
| 6 | Maxey Backhoe Service Inc. | 54 | 5.0★ (6) | Hesperia | — | — |
| 7 | Gilstrap Excavating | 53 | 5.0★ (4) | Crestline, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Desert Construction Services | 52 | 5.0★ (6) | Hesperia | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Joshua Grading & Excavating | 51 | 4.1★ (9) | Phelan, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Bacon Wagner Excavating Inc | 50 | 4.3★ (4) | San Bernardino, 19 mi away | — | — |
The 18 best excavating contractors in Hesperia, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Hesperia
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crestline, 12 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hesperia
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oak Hills, 5 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 78 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hesperia
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Crestline, 19 mi away
53/100CR 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 Hesperia
52/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Phelan, 10 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Bernardino, 19 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ 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 Phelan, 7 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Spring Valley Lake, 19 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Alhambra, 19 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Highland, 21 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rialto, 23 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chino, 24 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crestline, 12 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Apple Valley, 9 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Utility contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Hesperia
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 R Construction | 5.0★ (3) | In Hesperia |
| Air conditioning and HVAC Solutions Hesperia | In Hesperia | |
| Alexei AC Repair | In Hesperia | |
| Alta Vista Affordable Roofing Services Hesperia | 5.0★ (2) | In Hesperia |
| AZG Construction Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | In Hesperia |
| B Y Construction, Inc. | 1.0★ (1) | In Hesperia |
| Desert Design & Construction Corporation | 3.7★ (3) | In Hesperia |
| Empyre Construction | In Hesperia | |
| H.A.R. Construction | In Hesperia | |
| Ironwood Ridge Construction | In Hesperia | |
| J.W. Construction | In Hesperia | |
| Kruse and sons handyman construction services | In Hesperia | |
| Maxey's Backhoe Service | In Hesperia | |
| Ortega's Grading | 5.0★ (2) | In Hesperia |
| Peck General Construction | 4.7★ (3) | In Hesperia |
| Rescue Plumbers of Hesperia | 5.0★ (39) | In Hesperia |
| socal concrete & turf | In Hesperia | |
| Sotelo general construction | In Hesperia | |
| Southland Tractor Inc | Backhoe Service | California | 5.0★ (2) | In Hesperia |
| Twin boys construction framing | In Hesperia |
How we ranked Hesperia excavating contractors
We scored 18 Hesperia 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 Hesperia 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 Hesperia: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Hesperia?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Hesperia, CA is Thompson Family Plumbing & Drain with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,035 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. TBR Excavation (#2) and Bennett Excavation (#3) follow. We ranked 18 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Hesperia?
ContractorsRanked ranks 18 excavating contractors serving Hesperia, CA. 5 of them are based in Hesperia; 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 Hesperia are open 24/7?
5 ranked excavating contractors in Hesperia post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Thompson Family Plumbing & Drain (#1), TBR Excavation (#2) and Blue Ribbon Outdoor Services General Engineering Underground (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Hesperia work on weekends?
11 of 18 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 9 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Thompson Family Plumbing & Drain (#1), TBR Excavation (#2) and Bennett Excavation (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Hesperia excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 18 rated excavating contractors in Hesperia is 5.0★, with a median of 9 reviews. Thompson Family Plumbing & Drain has the most, 1,035 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Hesperia count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Hesperia 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 Hesperia
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 18 excavating contractors serving Hesperia.
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