61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Lodi, CA (2026)
15 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Lodi: Central Valley Septic Backhoe, CR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 6
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Central Valley Septic Backhoe & Drilling, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 15.
- 8
Most-reviewed: Pacific Excavation Inc, 22 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 15 ranked; ranked #8.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
15 Lodi excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 15 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Lodi at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Valley Septic Backhoe | 61 | 5.0★ (7) | Lodi | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Dirt Movers | 60 | 4.4★ (15) | Stockton, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Westech Industries Inc | 58 | 4.5★ (10) | Galt, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Richards Pumping & Excavating | 56 | 4.2★ (6) | Stockton, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | West Coast Backhoe, Inc. | 56 | 4.0★ (5) | Lodi | — | — |
| 6 | Central Valley Septic Backhoe & Drilling | 54 | 4.3★ (6) | Galt, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 7 | Moreno Trenching | 54 | 4.3★ (7) | Rio Vista, 23 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Pacific Excavation Inc | 53 | 4.5★ (22) | Elk Grove, 19 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 9 | Wight Excavating & Construction | 53 | 5.0★ (5) | Country Club, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Warren E Gomes Excavating Inc | 52 | 3.8★ (5) | Rio Vista, 22 mi away | — | — |
The 15 best excavating contractors in Lodi, 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, 12 mi away
60/100CR 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 Galt, 11 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Stockton, 11 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Lodi
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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.
Based in Galt, 6 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rio Vista, 23 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ 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 Elk Grove, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 22 Google reviews, the most in Lodi.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Country Club, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Rio Vista, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ 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 Escalon, 23 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 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Wilton, 18 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #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.
Based in Lodi
50/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#14 Eddie Bandini & Sons | House & Construction Demolition Contractor, Equipment Hauling in Stockton CA
Based in Stockton, 19 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Antelope, 19 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Lodi
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) | 24 mi |
| Con Tek Construction | In Lodi | |
| Dial-A-Mow Lawn Maintenance | 3.0★ (4) | In Lodi |
| Dino & Son Ditching Services | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Edgars Bobcat Service | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Flores Excavation and Demolition, Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| G&L Brock Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Hunk-A-Junk Hauling & Junk Removal | 5.0★ (85) | In Lodi |
| Lodi home repair and maintenance | 5.0★ (7) | In Lodi |
| MD Geerts | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Montanez Construction Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | In Lodi |
| Pro Terra Solutions Inc. | In Lodi | |
| Strux Construction | In Lodi | |
| Summit Paving Contractors Inc | In Lodi | |
| Swifter Garage Door Repair | 5.0★ (1) | In Lodi |
| Sylvester's Construction Mechanical Engineering CO | 3.5★ (4) | In Lodi |
| Thorpe Jim Oil Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Lodi |
| V2 Grading and Paving inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Lodi |
| White Construction | In Lodi | |
| Williams Grading | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
How we ranked Lodi excavating contractors
We scored 15 Lodi 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 Lodi 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 Lodi: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Lodi?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Lodi, CA is Central Valley Septic Backhoe with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Dirt Movers (#2) and Westech Industries Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 15 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Lodi?
ContractorsRanked ranks 15 excavating contractors serving Lodi, CA. 3 of them are based in Lodi; 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 Lodi are open 24/7?
2 ranked excavating contractors in Lodi post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Central Valley Septic Backhoe & Drilling (#6) and Eddie Bandini & Sons | House & Construction Demolition Contractor, Equipment Hauling in Stockton CA (#14). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Lodi work on weekends?
4 of 15 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Central Valley Septic Backhoe (#1), Dirt Movers (#2) and Central Valley Septic Backhoe & Drilling (#6). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Lodi excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 15 rated excavating contractors in Lodi is 4.3★, with a median of 6 reviews. Pacific Excavation Inc has the most, 22 reviews, and ranks #8. 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 Lodi count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Lodi 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 Lodi
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 15 excavating contractors serving Lodi.
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