56/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in La Jolla, CA (2026)
39 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in La Jolla: Dirt Wurx, CR Score 56/100; 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup of El Cajon, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 39.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup of El Cajon, 353 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 39 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
39 La Jolla excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 9 are open 24/7, 27 open Saturdays and 19 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 39 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in La Jolla at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dirt Wurx | 56 | 5.0★ (13) | Santee, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup of El Cajon | 56 | 4.7★ (353) | El Cajon, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | McDonnell Bobcat Services | 56 | 5.0★ (3) | San Diego, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | CHURCH JOHNSTON GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | San Diego, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup of San Diego | 55 | 4.5★ (111) | San Diego, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Easy Flow Sewer & Drain Cleaning San Diego | 54 | 4.8★ (42) | San Diego, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | San Diego Excavations | 53 | 5.0★ (5) | Spring Valley, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Precision Excavation and Demolition | 52 | 5.0★ (8) | La Jolla | Sat | — |
| 9 | Hydro Excavation San Diego | 52 | 5.0★ (3) | San Diego, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | 24/7 Drain Rooter, Inc. | 52 | 5.0★ (14) | Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Emergency | — |
The 39 best excavating contractors in La Jolla, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in El Cajon, 18 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 353 Google reviews, the most in La Jolla.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Diego, 5 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Diego, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Diego, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 111 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Diego, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 42 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Spring Valley, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in La Jolla
52/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Diego, 7 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Diego, 14 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Camp Pendleton North, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chula Vista, 10 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in El Cajon, 18 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Coronado, 21 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Spring Valley, 18 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santee, 17 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chula Vista, 18 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 11 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santee, 19 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portland, 21 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in National City, 16 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#22 Crest Equipment
Based in El Cajon, 22 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Alpine, 10 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Spring Valley, 18 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#25 DW Yardscapes
Based in Alpine, 16 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 39 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #39, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Energy Excavations | 46 | 5.0★ (8) | 24 mi |
| 27 | AMG Demolition & Environmental Services | 46 | 4.0★ (27) | 9 mi |
| 28 | H.I.G Contractors | 46 | 5.0★ (4) | 8 mi |
| 29 | Aycon Inc Demolition Company | 46 | 4.3★ (8) | 20 mi |
| 30 | Harrison Brothers | 46 | 5.0★ (4) | 18 mi |
| 31 | Hyper Construction Inc. | 45 | 4.2★ (10) | 25 mi |
| 32 | John Smith Earthworks Inc | 45 | 4.2★ (6) | 7 mi |
| 33 | Hire Pro Man - North County | 44 | 5.0★ (4) | 17 mi |
| 34 | Hidden Valley Backhoe & Trucking, Inc. | 44 | 4.3★ (6) | 13 mi |
| 35 | Pierson Tree & Landscaping Inc | 43 | 5.0★ (3) | 25 mi |
| 36 | M & M Hauling and Bobcat | 42 | 5.0★ (3) | 22 mi |
| 37 | Pacific Coast Landscaping | 42 | 5.0★ (3) | 21 mi |
| 38 | HOFER CORPORATION | 42 | 4.2★ (17) | 24 mi |
| 39 | AirX Utility Surveyors, Inc. | 42 | 3.8★ (10) | 22 mi |
Also serving La Jolla
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apex Kitchen and Bath Remodeling La Jolla | In La Jolla | |
| Byers Climate Home Services | In La Jolla | |
| Callahan Temp Solutions | In La Jolla | |
| Camacho Indoor Local Co. | In La Jolla | |
| Carlton Heating Local Co. | In La Jolla | |
| Cedar Creek Foundation | 5.0★ (1) | In La Jolla |
| Crystal Creek Foundation | 5.0★ (2) | In La Jolla |
| Encinitas Home Pros LLC | 4.5★ (8) | In La Jolla |
| excavation la jolla | In La Jolla | |
| Grade Break General Engineering | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Grunow Premier Inc | In La Jolla | |
| La Jolla Stucco | In La Jolla | |
| Parkstone Drywall Experts | In La Jolla | |
| PDC MANAGEMENT INC | 5.0★ (5) | In La Jolla |
| Pollock Equipment Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Professional Grading Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| San Diego Excavation | In La Jolla | |
| San Diego Excavation Co | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Sunrise Bobcat & Hauling Service, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Yarcombe Repair Services | In La Jolla |
How we ranked La Jolla excavating contractors
We scored 39 La Jolla 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 La Jolla 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 La Jolla: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in La Jolla?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in La Jolla, CA is Dirt Wurx with a CR Score of 56/100. It has 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup of El Cajon (#2) and McDonnell Bobcat Services (#3) follow. We ranked 39 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in La Jolla?
ContractorsRanked ranks 39 excavating contractors serving La Jolla, CA. 1 of them is based in La Jolla; 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 La Jolla are open 24/7?
9 ranked excavating contractors in La Jolla post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup of El Cajon (#2), McDonnell Bobcat Services (#3) and CHURCH JOHNSTON GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION (#4). 24/7 Drain Rooter, Inc. (#10) also lists emergency service. Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in La Jolla work on weekends?
27 of 39 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 19 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Dirt Wurx (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup of El Cajon (#2) and McDonnell Bobcat Services (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do La Jolla excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 39 rated excavating contractors in La Jolla is 5.0★, with a median of 8 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup of El Cajon has the most, 353 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 La Jolla count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the La Jolla 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 La Jolla
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 39 excavating contractors serving La Jolla.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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