58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,035 Google reviews, the most in Lake Arrowhead.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Lake Arrowhead, CA (2026)
34 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Lake Arrowhead: Thompson Family Plumbing & Drain, CR Score 58/100; 4.8★ from 1,035 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Gilstrap Excavating, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 34.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 495 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 34 ranked after Thompson Family Plumbing & Drain; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
34 Lake Arrowhead excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 8 are open 24/7, 19 open Saturdays and 14 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 34 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Lake Arrowhead at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thompson Family Plumbing & Drain | 58 | 4.8★ (1,035) | Hesperia, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Bennett Excavation | 57 | 4.8★ (23) | Crestline, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Gilstrap Excavating | 56 | 5.0★ (4) | Crestline, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | TBR Excavation | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | Hesperia, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 54 | 4.8★ (495) | Riverside, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 6 | Bacon Wagner Excavating Inc | 53 | 4.3★ (4) | San Bernardino, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Essential Plumbing Services LLC - Best Plumber in Redlands, CA | 53 | 5.0★ (100) | Calimesa, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | United Rentals - Trench Safety | 52 | 5.0★ (42) | Riverside, 20 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Oak Hills Nursery | 52 | 4.8★ (78) | Oak Hills, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Dynamic Backhoe Service | 51 | 5.0★ (3) | Spring Valley Lake, 6 mi away | — | — |
The 34 best excavating contractors in Lake Arrowhead, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Crestline, 7 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 Crestline, 6 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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.
Based in Hesperia, 11 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 Riverside, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 San Bernardino, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Calimesa, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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, 20 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Oak Hills, 14 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Spring Valley Lake, 6 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Hesperia, 12 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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.
Based in Colton, 17 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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, 8 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Riverside, 20 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Alhambra, 10 mi away
49/100CR 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 Hesperia, 15 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rialto, 15 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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.
Based in Phelan, 20 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Redlands, 13 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Chino, 18 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Phelan, 16 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#22 Dakeno Inc
Based in Riverside, 19 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Crestline, 4 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 Burbank, 23 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Forest Grove, 23 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 34 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #34, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Diamond Grading, Inc. | 46 | 3.7★ (3) | 23 mi |
| 27 | RS Construction Services | 45 | 5.0★ (5) | 13 mi |
| 28 | S-Line Contractors | 45 | 5.0★ (14) | 24 mi |
| 29 | Ken Willis Construction, Inc | 43 | 4.5★ (18) | 19 mi |
| 30 | Delta Trucking, Inc. | 43 | 2.5★ (11) | 19 mi |
| 31 | Kelley's Underground Construction,Inc. | 42 | 3.8★ (11) | 17 mi |
| 32 | Porter's Firewood | 42 | 4.0★ (9) | 19 mi |
| 33 | Central City Enterprises | 42 | 3.6★ (7) | 19 mi |
| 34 | Gordon Equipment Services | 40 | 2.4★ (7) | 20 mi |
Also serving Lake Arrowhead
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A&M HVAC Solutions | 5.0★ (5) | In Lake Arrowhead |
| AGG Construction | In Lake Arrowhead | |
| Cal Custom Landscape | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| City Service Paving | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| D Kraus Construction | In Lake Arrowhead | |
| G M Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Guldbranson Excavating-West | 1.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Hallstead Construction | 4.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Indian Construction Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| JRC Construction Inc | In Lake Arrowhead | |
| Legacy Excavating, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| MSS Grading and Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Ortega's Grading | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Perry Moore General Contracting Services | In Lake Arrowhead | |
| Riverside Trash Talkers | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Southland Tractor Inc | Backhoe Service | California | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Sully-Miller Contracting Co. | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Tony's Construction LLC | In Lake Arrowhead | |
| TrueCraft Services | 5.0★ (10) | In Lake Arrowhead |
| Wallace Construction and Design | In Lake Arrowhead |
How we ranked Lake Arrowhead excavating contractors
We scored 34 Lake Arrowhead 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 Lake Arrowhead 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 Lake Arrowhead: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Lake Arrowhead?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Lake Arrowhead, CA is Thompson Family Plumbing & Drain with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,035 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Bennett Excavation (#2) and Gilstrap Excavating (#3) follow. We ranked 34 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Lake Arrowhead?
ContractorsRanked ranks 34 excavating contractors serving Lake Arrowhead, CA. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Lake Arrowhead are open 24/7?
8 ranked excavating contractors in Lake Arrowhead post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Thompson Family Plumbing & Drain (#1), Gilstrap Excavating (#3) and TBR Excavation (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Lake Arrowhead work on weekends?
19 of 34 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 14 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Thompson Family Plumbing & Drain (#1), Bennett Excavation (#2) and Gilstrap Excavating (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Lake Arrowhead excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 34 rated excavating contractors in Lake Arrowhead is 5.0★, with a median of 9 reviews. Thompson Family Plumbing & Drain has the most, 1,035 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Lake Arrowhead count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Lake Arrowhead 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 Lake Arrowhead
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 34 excavating contractors serving Lake Arrowhead.
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