60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,016 Google reviews, the most in Lake Forest.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Lake Forest, CA (2026)
50 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Lake Forest: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 60/100; 4.8★ from 1,016 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 50.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 936 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 50 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
50 Lake Forest excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 17 are open 24/7, 29 open Saturdays and 24 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 50 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Lake Forest at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 60 | 4.8★ (1,016) | Aliso Viejo, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.9★ (520) | Newport Beach, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.9★ (504) | Orange, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (438) | Santa Ana, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (936) | Corona, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.9★ (475) | Huntington Beach, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (450) | Anaheim, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.9★ (436) | Fullerton, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.9★ (380) | Westminster, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | B.LA.C Rooter Service | 54 | 4.9★ (36) | Chino Hills, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 50 best excavating contractors in Lake Forest, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Newport Beach, 11 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 520 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Orange, 14 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 504 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Ana, 12 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 438 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Corona, 18 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Huntington Beach, 17 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 475 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anaheim, 17 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 450 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fullerton, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 436 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Westminster, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 380 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chino Hills, 6 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Lake Forest
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Irvine, 3 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Huntington Beach, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 95 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Irvine, 5 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Fountain Valley, 8 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Riverside, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Corona, 18 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Good Hope, 24 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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.
#19 R3 Contractors
Based in Anaheim, 19 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#20 Pacific Demo
Based in Anaheim, 5 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aliso Viejo, 6 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Garden Grove, 16 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Cypress, 13 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Elsinore, 17 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Lake Forest
49/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 50 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
Also serving Lake Forest
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&A Demolition services | 1.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Blue Diamond Construction Company | In Lake Forest | |
| C&M Contracting | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Cal Construction | 5.0★ (13) | In Lake Forest |
| Castle Contracting, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| DLJ PROPERTY SOLUTIONS, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Excavating Contractor Irvine | 3.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Ferguson | 4.3★ (64) | In Lake Forest |
| Golden Hammer Construction | In Lake Forest | |
| Guillermo General Clean up | 5.0★ (1) | 1 mi |
| Imagine Beyond Development | 4.2★ (5) | In Lake Forest |
| Maverick Rock Breaking | 4.5★ (2) | 24 mi |
| MDB General Engineering | 5.0★ (2) | 1 mi |
| Nolan Excavation Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Pedraza General Construction | In Lake Forest | |
| Premiere Engineering & Grading | 3.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| S & S Backhoe | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| So Cal Earthworks | 4.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Suchy Trenching Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Water Ventures | 2.3★ (3) | In Lake Forest |
How we ranked Lake Forest excavating contractors
We scored 50 Lake Forest 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 2, 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 Forest 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 Forest: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Lake Forest?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Lake Forest, CA is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,016 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 50 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Lake Forest?
ContractorsRanked ranks 50 excavating contractors serving Lake Forest, CA. 2 of them are based in Lake Forest; 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 Forest are open 24/7?
17 ranked excavating contractors in Lake Forest post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Lake Forest work on weekends?
29 of 50 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 24 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Lake Forest excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 50 rated excavating contractors in Lake Forest is 4.9★, with a median of 8 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,016 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 Forest count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Lake Forest 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 Forest
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 50 excavating contractors serving Lake Forest.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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