59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,175 Google reviews, the most in Lathrop.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Lathrop, CA (2026)
21 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Lathrop: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 59/100; 4.9★ from 1,175 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Clark's Tree Works, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 21.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 293 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 21 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
21 Lathrop excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 21 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Lathrop at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.9★ (1,175) | Tracy, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Dirt Movers | 56 | 4.4★ (15) | Stockton, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Clark's Tree Works | 55 | 5.0★ (258) | Modesto, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 53 | 4.9★ (293) | Brentwood, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 5 | Central Valley Septic Backhoe | 53 | 5.0★ (7) | Lodi, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Wight Excavating & Construction | 53 | 5.0★ (5) | Country Club, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Richards Pumping & Excavating | 52 | 4.2★ (6) | Stockton, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | David T Price Inc | 52 | 5.0★ (4) | Escalon, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Diablo Excavation & Construction inc | 51 | 5.0★ (3) | Discovery Bay, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Pcm Excavation & Trucking Inc | 50 | 2.3★ (3) | Tracy, 14 mi away | — | — |
The 21 best excavating contractors in Lathrop, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
#2 Dirt Movers
Based in Stockton, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Modesto, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 258 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brentwood, 24 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 293 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lodi, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Country Club, 5 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Stockton, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Escalon, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Discovery Bay, 11 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Tracy, 14 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ 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 Modesto, 16 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 77 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#12 Eddie Bandini & Sons | House & Construction Demolition Contractor, Equipment Hauling in Stockton CA
Based in Stockton, 13 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Brentwood, 23 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lodi, 20 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#15 JMW ENTERPRISE
Based in Oakdale, 23 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Modesto, 21 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 111 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ceres, 22 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Cement manufacturer”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manteca, 21 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ceres, 24 mi away
42/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Livermore, 25 mi away
42/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lodi, 22 mi away
41/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Lathrop
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Anaba Construction Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Badger Infrastructure Solutions - Modesto, CA | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Badger Infrastructure Solutions - Stockton, CA | In Lathrop | |
| Central Pacific Services | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Dino & Son Ditching Services | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Edgars Bobcat Service | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Finale Construction LLC | In Lathrop | |
| Flores Excavation and Demolition, Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Flores Excavation and Demolition, Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Four M's Construction & Backhoe Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Fuller Septic Services | In Lathrop | |
| G&L Brock Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| JAM Metal Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Lathrop |
| JayR Property Services | 5.0★ (5) | In Lathrop |
| JMI Junk Zero | In Lathrop | |
| Severson Heating & Air | 5.0★ (11) | In Lathrop |
| Thorpe Jim Oil Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Wadco Trenching Services | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Watson Backhoe & Septic Install Services | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Williams Grading | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
How we ranked Lathrop excavating contractors
We scored 21 Lathrop 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 Lathrop 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 Lathrop: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Lathrop?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Lathrop, CA is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.9★ from 1,175 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Dirt Movers (#2) and Clark's Tree Works (#3) follow. We ranked 21 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Lathrop?
ContractorsRanked ranks 21 excavating contractors serving Lathrop, CA. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Lathrop are open 24/7?
4 ranked excavating contractors in Lathrop post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Clark's Tree Works (#3) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Lathrop work on weekends?
9 of 21 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Dirt Movers (#2) and Clark's Tree Works (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Lathrop excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 21 rated excavating contractors in Lathrop is 4.8★, with a median of 7 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,175 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 Lathrop count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Lathrop 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 Lathrop
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 21 excavating contractors serving Lathrop.
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