54/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 121 Google reviews, the most in Livingston.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Livingston, CA (2026)
14 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Livingston: Luis Gardening, CR Score 54/100; 4.9★ from 121 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 7 PM.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Jays Dump and Clean Ups, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 14.
- 4
Most-reviewed: A-1 Septic Services, 111 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 14 ranked after Luis Gardening; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
14 Livingston excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 14 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Livingston at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Gardening | 54 | 4.9★ (121) | Ceres, 16 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Jays Dump and Clean Ups | 53 | 5.0★ (44) | Merced, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Leam Backhoe & Underground | 50 | 4.2★ (5) | Hughson, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | A-1 Septic Services | 50 | 4.7★ (111) | Modesto, 23 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | Rivera & Son Earth Moving | 50 | 5.0★ (3) | Oakdale, 23 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | MCM Plumbing | 48 | 4.7★ (21) | Merced, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Copper Sand and Gravel | 48 | 3.3★ (3) | Riverbank, 21 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Berduzco's Concrete Services & More | 48 | 4.9★ (8) | Ceres, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Key Seal Products Inc | 47 | 4.7★ (10) | Turlock, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Unruh Bobcat Service | 46 | 5.0★ (5) | Merced, 15 mi away | Sat | — |
The 14 best excavating contractors in Livingston, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Merced, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hughson, 14 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ 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, 23 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Oakdale, 23 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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.
#6 MCM Plumbing
Based in Merced, 13 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 21 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Riverbank, 21 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ceres, 21 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Turlock, 10 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving materials supplier”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merced, 15 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atwater, 8 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merced, 13 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pump supplier”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Turlock, 12 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ceres, 19 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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.
Also serving Livingston
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AAA Backhoe Service | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Badger Infrastructure Solutions - Modesto, CA | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Cal-Pro Farm Labor | 3.5★ (8) | In Livingston |
| EJ Franks Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Faithful Paving | 5.0★ (5) | In Livingston |
| Flores Excavation and Demolition, Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Flores Excavation and Demolition, Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| G 4 Excavation INC | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Garrett Thompson Construction INC | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Hibdon Backhoe Service | 4 mi | |
| Hibdon Backhoe Services | 10 mi | |
| Lawrence Backhoe Service, Inc. | 9 mi | |
| Lawrence Backhoe Services | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Mc Elvany Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Mejia Co. Construction | In Livingston | |
| MejiaCo.Construction | In Livingston | |
| OnGrade Earthworks | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Platinum General Engineering | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Unruh Bobcat Services | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Watson Backhoe & Septic Install Services | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
How we ranked Livingston excavating contractors
We scored 14 Livingston 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 Livingston 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 Livingston: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Livingston?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Livingston, CA is Luis Gardening with a CR Score of 54/100. It has 4.9★ from 121 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 7 PM. Jays Dump and Clean Ups (#2) and Leam Backhoe & Underground (#3) follow. We ranked 14 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Livingston?
ContractorsRanked ranks 14 excavating contractors serving Livingston, CA. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Livingston are open 24/7?
1 ranked excavating contractor in Livingston posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Jays Dump and Clean Ups (#2). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Livingston work on weekends?
4 of 14 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Luis Gardening (#1), Jays Dump and Clean Ups (#2) and Berduzco's Concrete Services & More (#8). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Livingston excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 14 rated excavating contractors in Livingston is 4.7★, with a median of 8 reviews. Luis Gardening has the most, 121 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 Livingston count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Livingston 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 Livingston
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 14 excavating contractors serving Livingston.
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