56/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Lake Elsinore, CA (2026)
38 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 Elsinore: Aztec Excavation Inc. & Septic, CR Score 56/100; 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 38.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,016 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 38 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
38 Lake Elsinore excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 17 open Saturdays and 10 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 38 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Lake Elsinore at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aztec Excavation Inc. & Septic | 56 | 4.8★ (5) | Murrieta, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (936) | Corona, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Davis Plumbing & Heating Inc | 55 | 4.7★ (97) | Good Hope, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.8★ (1,016) | Aliso Viejo, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.8★ (495) | Riverside, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | DEVCO Development and Engineering Directional Drilling and Hydro Excavation | 54 | 5.0★ (34) | Temecula, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Osment Grading & Excavating | 54 | 3.7★ (3) | Lake Elsinore | — | — |
| 8 | Wally Willette Backhoe | 53 | 5.0★ (4) | Wildomar, 5 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Burchett Grading, Inc. | 53 | 4.5★ (14) | Temecula, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Brueske Grading, Inc. | 53 | 5.0★ (6) | Riverside, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 38 best excavating contractors in Lake Elsinore, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Corona, 22 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 936 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Good Hope, 5 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 97 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aliso Viejo, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,016 Google reviews, the most in Lake Elsinore.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Riverside, 20 mi away
55/100CR 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 Temecula, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Drilling contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Elsinore
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Wildomar, 5 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Temecula, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Riverside, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Riverside, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Wildomar, 5 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Menifee, 10 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Corona, 19 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canyon Lake, 4 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Good Hope, 13 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Temecula, 14 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Colton, 25 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Fallbrook, 23 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Riverside, 14 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#21 MMC Hernandez
Based in Riverside, 24 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Riverside, 25 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Irvine, 24 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.6★ 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 Burbank, 19 mi away
47/100CR 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.
#25 Mike Zarp, Inc.
Based in Corona, 20 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 38 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #38, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | S-Line Contractors | 46 | 5.0★ (14) | 20 mi |
| 27 | ALPHA DEMOLITION CONTRACTORS, INC. | 45 | 4.9★ (16) | 23 mi |
| 28 | Last Call Backhoe | 45 | 5.0★ (3) | 6 mi |
| 29 | Classic Homes | 45 | 5.0★ (6) | 11 mi |
| 30 | Elite Earthworks & Engineering | 45 | 5.0★ (9) | 13 mi |
| 31 | One Tractor Doze It All | 45 | 4.3★ (4) | 7 mi |
| 32 | Bighorn Grading | 45 | 2.3★ (3) | 19 mi |
| 33 | Scorpion Backhoe | 44 | 4.0★ (8) | 16 mi |
| 34 | A&J Septic Services | 44 | 4.8★ (16) | 19 mi |
| 35 | G M Grading & Engineering, Inc | 43 | 4.0★ (4) | 22 mi |
| 36 | Naton Engineering, Inc. | 43 | 4.5★ (10) | 20 mi |
| 37 | Delta Trucking, Inc. | 41 | 2.5★ (11) | 24 mi |
| 38 | Central City Enterprises | 41 | 3.6★ (7) | 24 mi |
Also serving Lake Elsinore
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 220 Custom Construction | In Lake Elsinore | |
| AAA Construction Services Inc. | In Lake Elsinore | |
| Archangel Design and Construction, Inc. | In Lake Elsinore | |
| Duran CAD & Construction Drafting | In Lake Elsinore | |
| G&A Nelos Construction, Inc. | In Lake Elsinore | |
| Garage Door Company Lake Elsinore CA | 5.0★ (43) | In Lake Elsinore |
| Golden Elk Construction | In Lake Elsinore | |
| Lake Elsinore AC Repair Pros | 5.0★ (5) | In Lake Elsinore |
| Lake Elsinore Concrete Pros | In Lake Elsinore | |
| Maverick Rock Breaking | 4.5★ (2) | 4 mi |
| MDB General Engineering | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| PJS Excavation Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Pro Grading Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| R C Grading Inc | 3.5★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Riverside Trash Talkers | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| S & S Backhoe | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| SPJ Construction | 1.0★ (1) | In Lake Elsinore |
| Tony Leyva Backhoe Services Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Triple J Drywall Comp | 5.0★ (2) | In Lake Elsinore |
| True HVAC Repair Lake Elsinore CA | 5.0★ (5) | In Lake Elsinore |
How we ranked Lake Elsinore excavating contractors
We scored 38 Lake Elsinore 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 Elsinore 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 Elsinore: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Lake Elsinore?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Lake Elsinore, CA is Aztec Excavation Inc. & Septic with a CR Score of 56/100. It has 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Davis Plumbing & Heating Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 38 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Lake Elsinore?
ContractorsRanked ranks 38 excavating contractors serving Lake Elsinore, CA. 1 of them is based in Lake Elsinore; 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 Lake Elsinore are open 24/7?
7 ranked excavating contractors in Lake Elsinore post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Aztec Excavation Inc. & Septic (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Davis Plumbing & Heating Inc (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Lake Elsinore work on weekends?
17 of 38 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 10 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Aztec Excavation Inc. & Septic (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Davis Plumbing & Heating Inc (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Lake Elsinore excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 38 rated excavating contractors in Lake Elsinore is 4.8★, with a median of 7 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,016 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 Lake Elsinore count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Lake Elsinore 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 Elsinore
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 38 excavating contractors serving Lake Elsinore.
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