57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Lincoln, CA (2026)
52 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Lincoln: Wight Excavating and Backhoe Service, CR Score 57/100; 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 6
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Nor-Cal Pipeline Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 52.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Bonney Plumbing, Sewer, Electrical, Heating & Air, 9,342 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 52 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
52 Lincoln excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 9 are open 24/7, 27 open Saturdays and 18 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 52 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Lincoln at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wight Excavating and Backhoe Service | 57 | 4.3★ (6) | Lincoln | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Alpine Earthmoving | 55 | 5.0★ (11) | Lincoln | Sat | — |
| 3 | Clayton J. Graham Inc. | 55 | 5.0★ (7) | Lincoln | — | — |
| 4 | GML Custom Grading Inc | 55 | 4.9★ (32) | Lincoln | — | — |
| 5 | Bonney Plumbing, Sewer, Electrical, Heating & Air | 55 | 4.8★ (9,342) | Rancho Cordova, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 6 | Nor-Cal Pipeline Services | 55 | 3.4★ (11) | Roseville, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 7 | Davidson Excavating | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | Lincoln | Sat | — |
| 8 | Elite Excavation | 54 | 5.0★ (16) | Antelope, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Henderson Construction | 54 | 5.0★ (15) | Redding, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Trav-Ex Construction | 53 | 4.7★ (13) | Antelope, 9 mi away | — | — |
The 52 best excavating contractors in Lincoln, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Lincoln
55/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincoln
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lincoln
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rancho Cordova, 20 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 9,342 Google reviews, the most in Lincoln.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roseville, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincoln
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 Antelope, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Redding, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Antelope, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#11 Lund Brothers
Based in Auburn, 4 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 El Dorado Hills, 7 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Antelope, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Auburn, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#15 Chasin' Dirt
Based in Diamond Springs, 24 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cameron Park, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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.
#17 Junk Responders
Based in Granite Bay, 8 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palermo, 4 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Loomis, 7 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Sacramento, 8 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sacramento, 14 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sacramento, 18 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Antelope, 9 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscape architect”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grass Valley, 19 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Citrus Heights, 15 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Excavating contractors ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 52 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Lincoln
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cal Works Excavation | In Lincoln | |
| California Roofing + Repair | 5.0★ (19) | In Lincoln |
| Custom Grading, Inc. | In Lincoln | |
| Dirty Deeds Excavation | In Lincoln | |
| Final Drive Excavation & Grading | In Lincoln | |
| Groundbreakers | In Lincoln | |
| Hicks Custom Grading | In Lincoln | |
| J French Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Level Up Construction | 5.0★ (7) | In Lincoln |
| Mangus Construction LLC | 5.0★ (3) | In Lincoln |
| Mark Knorr Construction | In Lincoln | |
| Nimbus Pond Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Pina Excavating | 4.5★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Pronesti Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Reliable Lincoln Plumber | 5.0★ (9) | In Lincoln |
| Rivard's Earthworks Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | In Lincoln |
| Roseville Demolition | 5.0★ (3) | In Lincoln |
| Todd Heldt Excavating & Paving | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Vogt Construction Inc | 3.5★ (2) | 22 mi |
| White Excavating | 3.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
How we ranked Lincoln excavating contractors
We scored 52 Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Lincoln?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Lincoln, CA is Wight Excavating and Backhoe Service with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Alpine Earthmoving (#2) and Clayton J. Graham Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 52 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Lincoln?
ContractorsRanked ranks 52 excavating contractors serving Lincoln, CA. 5 of them are based in Lincoln; 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 Lincoln are open 24/7?
9 ranked excavating contractors in Lincoln post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Wight Excavating and Backhoe Service (#1), Nor-Cal Pipeline Services (#6) and Elite Excavation (#8). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Lincoln work on weekends?
27 of 52 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 18 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Wight Excavating and Backhoe Service (#1), Alpine Earthmoving (#2) and Bonney Plumbing, Sewer, Electrical, Heating & Air (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Lincoln excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 52 rated excavating contractors in Lincoln is 5.0★, with a median of 11 reviews. Bonney Plumbing, Sewer, Electrical, Heating & Air has the most, 9,342 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Lincoln count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Lincoln 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 Lincoln
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 52 excavating contractors serving Lincoln.
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