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Best Excavating Contractors in Indio, CA (2026)

5 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Indio: M & J Grading Services, CR Score 67/100; 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 3

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Desert Bobcat INC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 5.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Wilson Backhoe Services, 8 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 5 ranked; ranked #2.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

5 Indio excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 3 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 5 rated businesses.

Top 5 excavating contractors in Indio at a glance

Top 5 excavating contractors in Indio at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1M & J Grading Services674.4★ (7)Indio24/7Overall
2Wilson Backhoe Services635.0★ (8)Indio—Most reviews
3Desert Bobcat INC565.0★ (8)Cathedral City, 17 mi away24/7Emergencies
4Randy Fulcher Grading Contractor544.7★ (3)Indio——
5Bobcat rental505.0★ (3)Cathedral City, 15 mi awaySat—

The 5 best excavating contractors in Indio, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  5. #5 Bobcat rental

    Based in Cathedral City, 15 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    34110 Date Palm Dr, Cathedral City, CA 92234
    View profile for Bobcat rental(760) 272-4383

How we ranked Indio excavating contractors

We scored 5 Indio 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Indio data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Excavating contractors in Indio: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Indio?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Indio, CA is M & J Grading Services with a CR Score of 67/100. It has 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Wilson Backhoe Services (#2) and Desert Bobcat INC (#3) follow. We ranked 5 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Indio?

ContractorsRanked ranks 5 excavating contractors serving Indio, CA. 3 of them are based in Indio; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which excavating contractors in Indio are open 24/7?

2 ranked excavating contractors in Indio post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are M & J Grading Services (#1) and Desert Bobcat INC (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Indio work on weekends?

3 of 5 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are M & J Grading Services (#1), Desert Bobcat INC (#3) and Bobcat rental (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Indio excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 5 rated excavating contractors in Indio is 5.0★, with a median of 7 reviews. Wilson Backhoe Services has the most, 8 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 Indio count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Indio 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 Indio

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 5 excavating contractors serving Indio.
  2. November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.

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