60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Best Excavating Contractors in La Quinta, CA (2026)
7 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 Quinta: M & J Grading Services, CR Score 60/100; 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Desert Bobcat INC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 7.
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Most-reviewed: Pacific Slope Tree Company, 72 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 7 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
7 La Quinta excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 7 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Palm Springs ranking. See Excavating contractors in Palm Springs
Top 7 excavating contractors in La Quinta at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M & J Grading Services | 60 | 4.4★ (7) | Indio, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Wilson Backhoe Services | 56 | 5.0★ (8) | Indio, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Brooks Earthworks | 55 | 5.0★ (15) | Twentynine Palms, 25 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Pacific Slope Tree Company | 53 | 5.0★ (72) | Hemet, 24 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 5 | Desert Bobcat INC | 51 | 5.0★ (8) | Cathedral City, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 6 | Randy Fulcher Grading Contractor | 49 | 4.7★ (3) | Indio, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Bobcat rental | 47 | 5.0★ (3) | Cathedral City, 13 mi away | Sat | — |
The 7 best excavating contractors in La Quinta, 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.
Based in Indio, 6 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Twentynine Palms, 25 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Hemet, 24 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews, the most in La Quinta.
Based in Cathedral City, 14 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based in Indio, 8 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based in Cathedral City, 13 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Equipment rental agency”.
How we ranked La Quinta excavating contractors
We scored 7 La Quinta 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 Quinta 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 Quinta: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in La Quinta?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in La Quinta, CA is M & J Grading Services with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Wilson Backhoe Services (#2) and Brooks Earthworks (#3) follow. We ranked 7 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in La Quinta?
ContractorsRanked ranks 7 excavating contractors serving La Quinta, CA. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in La Quinta are open 24/7?
2 ranked excavating contractors in La Quinta post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are M & J Grading Services (#1) and Desert Bobcat INC (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in La Quinta work on weekends?
5 of 7 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are M & J Grading Services (#1), Brooks Earthworks (#3) and Pacific Slope Tree Company (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do La Quinta excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 7 rated excavating contractors in La Quinta is 5.0★, with a median of 8 reviews. Pacific Slope Tree Company has the most, 72 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 La Quinta count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the La Quinta 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 Quinta
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 7 excavating contractors serving La Quinta.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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