57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Highland, CA (2026)
40 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Highland: Gilstrap Excavating, CR Score 57/100; 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 40.
- 4
Most-reviewed: Thompson Family Plumbing & Drain, 1,035 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 40 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
40 Highland excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 10 are open 24/7, 25 open Saturdays and 18 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 40 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in San Bernardino ranking. See Excavating contractors in San Bernardino
Top 10 excavating contractors in Highland at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gilstrap Excavating | 57 | 5.0★ (4) | Crestline, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Bennett Excavation | 57 | 4.8★ (23) | Crestline, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (495) | Riverside, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Thompson Family Plumbing & Drain | 56 | 4.8★ (1,035) | Hesperia, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 5 | Essential Plumbing Services LLC - Best Plumber in Redlands, CA | 54 | 5.0★ (100) | Calimesa, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | United Rentals - Trench Safety | 54 | 5.0★ (42) | Riverside, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | TBR Excavation | 53 | 5.0★ (3) | Hesperia, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Bacon Wagner Excavating Inc | 53 | 4.3★ (4) | San Bernardino, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Drilling & Trenching Supply Inc | 52 | 5.0★ (4) | Colton, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | The Concrete Bro - Concrete Contractor | 52 | 5.0★ (25) | Highland | Sat · Evenings | — |
The 40 best excavating contractors in Highland, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Crestline, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Riverside, 16 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 495 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hesperia, 22 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,035 Google reviews, the most in Highland.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Calimesa, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 100 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Riverside, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hesperia, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 San Bernardino, 8 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Colton, 10 mi away
52/100CR 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 Highland
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Spring Valley Lake, 4 mi away
52/100CR 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 Riverside, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Riverside, 13 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Rancho Cucamonga, 22 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 65 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alhambra, 6 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Oak Hills, 20 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Redlands, 5 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Rialto, 10 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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.
#19 MMC Hernandez
Based in Riverside, 19 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ 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, 19 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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.
#21 Dakeno Inc
Based in Riverside, 13 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burbank, 14 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chino, 15 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Riverside, 17 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Good Hope, 23 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Highland excavating contractors
We scored 40 Highland 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 Highland 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 Highland: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Highland?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Highland, CA is Gilstrap Excavating with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Bennett Excavation (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 40 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Highland?
ContractorsRanked ranks 40 excavating contractors serving Highland, CA. 1 of them is based in Highland; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Highland are open 24/7?
10 ranked excavating contractors in Highland post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Gilstrap Excavating (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) and Thompson Family Plumbing & Drain (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Highland work on weekends?
25 of 40 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 18 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Gilstrap Excavating (#1), Bennett Excavation (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Highland excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 40 rated excavating contractors in Highland is 5.0★, with a median of 9 reviews. Thompson Family Plumbing & Drain has the most, 1,035 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Highland count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Highland 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 Highland
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 40 excavating contractors serving Highland.
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