60/100CR 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 Isla Vista, CA (2026)
6 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Isla Vista: Saul Mendez Environmental Construction, CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Most-reviewed: CCG EXCAVATION INC, 6 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 6 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
6 Isla Vista excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 2 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 6 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Santa Barbara ranking. See Excavating contractors in Santa Barbara
Top 6 excavating contractors in Isla Vista at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saul Mendez Environmental Construction | 60 | 5.0★ (3) | Santa Barbara, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | CCG EXCAVATION INC | 59 | 5.0★ (6) | Lompoc, 16 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 3 | Bob's Backhoe & Trucking | 58 | 3.7★ (3) | Goleta, 2 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Bob's Backhoe & Trucking | 58 | 3.3★ (3) | Goleta, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Mac Brown Excavating Inc | 55 | 5.0★ (6) | Carpinteria, 21 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Pozzebon Backhoe Inc | 55 | 4.0★ (3) | Santa Barbara, 17 mi away | — | — |
The 6 best excavating contractors in Isla Vista, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Lompoc, 16 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, the most in Isla Vista.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 2 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Goleta, 3 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ 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 Carpinteria, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, the most in Isla Vista.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
How we ranked Isla Vista excavating contractors
We scored 6 Isla Vista 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 Isla Vista 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 Isla Vista: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Isla Vista?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Isla Vista, CA is Saul Mendez Environmental Construction with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. CCG EXCAVATION INC (#2) and Bob's Backhoe & Trucking (#3) follow. We ranked 6 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Isla Vista?
ContractorsRanked ranks 6 excavating contractors serving Isla Vista, CA. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Isla Vista are open 24/7?
1 ranked excavating contractor in Isla Vista posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Saul Mendez Environmental Construction (#1). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Isla Vista work on weekends?
2 of 6 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Saul Mendez Environmental Construction (#1) and CCG EXCAVATION INC (#2). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Isla Vista excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 6 rated excavating contractors in Isla Vista is 4.5★, with a median of 3 reviews. CCG EXCAVATION INC has the most, 6 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 Isla Vista count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Isla Vista 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 Isla Vista
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 6 excavating contractors serving Isla Vista.
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