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 Lakeland Village, CA (2026)
35 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Lakeland Village: 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 35.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,016 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 35 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
35 Lakeland Village excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 16 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 35 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Lakeland Village at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aztec Excavation Inc. & Septic | 56 | 4.8★ (5) | Murrieta, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (1,016) | Aliso Viejo, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.8★ (936) | Corona, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Davis Plumbing & Heating Inc | 55 | 4.7★ (97) | Good Hope, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | DEVCO Development and Engineering Directional Drilling and Hydro Excavation | 55 | 5.0★ (34) | Temecula, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.8★ (495) | Riverside, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Wally Willette Backhoe | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | Wildomar, 5 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Osment Grading & Excavating | 53 | 3.7★ (3) | Lake Elsinore, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Burchett Grading, Inc. | 53 | 4.5★ (14) | Temecula, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Brueske Grading, Inc. | 52 | 5.0★ (6) | Riverside, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 35 best excavating contractors in Lakeland Village, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Aliso Viejo, 22 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,016 Google reviews, the most in Lakeland Village.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Corona, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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, 7 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Temecula, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Riverside, 22 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Wildomar, 5 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Lake Elsinore, 4 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 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, 19 mi away
52/100CR 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 Wildomar, 4 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Riverside, 24 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Corona, 20 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Menifee, 11 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Canyon Lake, 6 mi away
49/100CR 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, 15 mi away
49/100CR 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, 13 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 Fallbrook, 22 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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, 23 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Riverside, 16 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.
Based in Irvine, 24 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Burbank, 22 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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.
#23 Mike Zarp, Inc.
Based in Corona, 21 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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.
Based in Aliso Viejo, 25 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Riverside, 22 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 35 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #35, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Last Call Backhoe | 45 | 5.0★ (3) | 5 mi |
| 27 | Elite Earthworks & Engineering | 45 | 5.0★ (9) | 12 mi |
| 28 | ALPHA DEMOLITION CONTRACTORS, INC. | 45 | 4.9★ (16) | 25 mi |
| 29 | Classic Homes | 45 | 5.0★ (6) | 11 mi |
| 30 | Bighorn Grading | 45 | 2.3★ (3) | 19 mi |
| 31 | One Tractor Doze It All | 45 | 4.3★ (4) | 7 mi |
| 32 | Scorpion Backhoe | 44 | 4.0★ (8) | 18 mi |
| 33 | A&J Septic Services | 44 | 4.8★ (16) | 21 mi |
| 34 | G M Grading & Engineering, Inc | 44 | 4.0★ (4) | 21 mi |
| 35 | Naton Engineering, Inc. | 43 | 4.5★ (10) | 19 mi |
Also serving Lakeland Village
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 |
|---|---|---|
| C&S Air Mechanical Inc | 5.0★ (19) | In Lakeland Village |
| D and D Equipment, Backhoe Service | 3.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| DEVCO Excavators Rental | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Griffith Construction Company, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Guillermo General Clean up | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Howard's Backhoe Services | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Maverick Rock Breaking | 4.5★ (2) | 4 mi |
| MDB General Engineering | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| PJS Excavation Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Pro Grading Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| R C Grading Inc | 3.5★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Riverside Trash Talkers | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Ron W Kupka Backhoe Services | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| S & S Backhoe | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| South Coast Grading Inc | 3.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Steve Zimmer general Engineering Grading and Demo Contractor | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Temecula Valley Dirt Company | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| TM WRECKING & EXCAVATING | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Tony Leyva Backhoe Services Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Von Euw Backhoe | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
How we ranked Lakeland Village excavating contractors
We scored 35 Lakeland Village 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 Lakeland Village 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 Lakeland Village: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Lakeland Village?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Lakeland Village, 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 Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 35 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Lakeland Village?
ContractorsRanked ranks 35 excavating contractors serving Lakeland Village, CA. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Lakeland Village are open 24/7?
7 ranked excavating contractors in Lakeland Village post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Aztec Excavation Inc. & Septic (#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 Lakeland Village work on weekends?
16 of 35 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 11 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Aztec Excavation Inc. & Septic (#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 Lakeland Village excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 35 rated excavating contractors in Lakeland Village is 4.8★, with a median of 8 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,016 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 Lakeland Village count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Lakeland Village 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 Lakeland Village
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 35 excavating contractors serving Lakeland Village.
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