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Best Excavating Contractors in Lamont, CA (2026)

18 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Lamont: Guinn Construction Co, CR Score 58/100; 4.2★ from 16 Google reviews.

  2. 5

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Poindexter Welding & Excavation, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 18.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Sturgeon Services International, 21 Google reviews at 4.0★, the most of 18 ranked; ranked #2.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

18 Lamont excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 3 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 18 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Arvin ranking. See Excavating contractors in Arvin

Top 10 excavating contractors in Lamont at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Lamont at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Guinn Construction Co584.2★ (16)Bakersfield, 12 mi away—Overall
2Sturgeon Services International564.0★ (21)Bakersfield, 12 mi away—Most reviews
3Kim Marrs Excavation563.5★ (8)Bakersfield, 7 mi away——
4Mr. Backhoe Inc.554.4★ (12)Bakersfield, 11 mi away——
5Poindexter Welding & Excavation555.0★ (12)Tehachapi, 20 mi away24/7Emergencies
6Brown's Construction Service, Inc.554.6★ (11)Bakersfield, 12 mi away——
7Lonnie A Cross Land Leveling Inc.555.0★ (4)Bakersfield, 6 mi away——
8Golden Construction-Excavation534.3★ (7)Bakersfield, 17 mi away——
9All About the "Business" Septic Services515.0★ (3)Bakersfield, 2 mi away24/7—
10Saunders' Backhoe Services514.0★ (3)Bakersfield, 14 mi away——

The 18 best excavating contractors in Lamont, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Ranked #1 in Lamont

    #1 Guinn Construction Co

    Based in Bakersfield, 12 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 16 Google reviews
    Address
    6533 Rosedale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93308
    View profile for Guinn Construction Co(661) 325-6109

  3. #3 Kim Marrs Excavation

    Based in Bakersfield, 7 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Address
    8925 Lanora Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93306
    View profile for Kim Marrs Excavation(661) 366-7139

  4. #4 Mr. Backhoe Inc.

    Based in Bakersfield, 11 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3700 Easton Dr Suite #18, Bakersfield, CA 93309
    View profile for Mr. Backhoe Inc.(661) 619-1154

  10. #10 Saunders' Backhoe Services

    Based in Bakersfield, 14 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    4412 Orrick Ct, Bakersfield, CA 93308
    View profile for Saunders' Backhoe Services(661) 393-8170

  11. #11 Kern Pacific Const Co

    Based in Bakersfield, 13 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4001 Patton Way, Bakersfield, CA 93308
    View profile for Kern Pacific Const Co(661) 615-6485

  12. #12 Gilliam & Sons Inc

    Based in Bakersfield, 14 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #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.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    9831 Rosedale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93312
    View profile for Gilliam & Sons Inc(661) 589-0913

  13. #13 Austin Enterprise

    Based in Bakersfield, 15 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.6★ from 13 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.6★ from 13 Google reviews
    Address
    1100 James Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93308
    View profile for Austin Enterprise(661) 589-1001

  18. #18 Dirt Worx Inc

    Based in Bakersfield, 16 mi away

    44/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4000 Terracotta Ct, Bakersfield, CA 93314
    View profile for Dirt Worx Inc(661) 393-5526

How we ranked Lamont excavating contractors

We scored 18 Lamont 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Lamont data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Excavating contractors in Lamont: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Lamont?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Lamont, CA is Guinn Construction Co with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.2★ from 16 Google reviews. Sturgeon Services International (#2) and Kim Marrs Excavation (#3) follow. We ranked 18 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

Which excavating contractors in Lamont are open 24/7?

3 ranked excavating contractors in Lamont post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Poindexter Welding & Excavation (#5), All About the "Business" Septic Services (#9) and A&C Mini Excavator & Hauling Services (#14). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Lamont work on weekends?

3 of 18 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Poindexter Welding & Excavation (#5), All About the "Business" Septic Services (#9) and A&C Mini Excavator & Hauling Services (#14). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Lamont excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 18 rated excavating contractors in Lamont is 4.3★, with a median of 6 reviews. Sturgeon Services International has the most, 21 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 Lamont count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Lamont 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 Lamont

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 18 excavating contractors serving Lamont.

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