57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Magalia, CA (2026)
17 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Magalia: AIM EXCAVATION, CR Score 57/100; 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Bailey Septic and Excavation LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 17.
- 9
Most-reviewed: Sal Rodriguez Landscapes, 86 Google reviews at 4.0★, the most of 17 ranked; ranked #9.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
17 Magalia excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 17 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Magalia at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AIM EXCAVATION | 57 | 5.0★ (20) | Oroville, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Bailey Septic and Excavation LLC | 55 | 4.9★ (17) | Durham, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Dadco Construction | 54 | 4.4★ (15) | Paradise, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Santos Excavating Inc | 51 | 4.6★ (10) | Chico, 15 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Morgan Tree Service | 51 | 4.5★ (27) | Oroville, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Cox Excavating | 50 | 5.0★ (10) | South Oroville, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Mobile Bobcat & Backyard Stump Grinding | 50 | 5.0★ (15) | Durham, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | MJ Shelton General Engineering, Inc. | 49 | 3.3★ (3) | Chico, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Sal Rodriguez Landscapes | 48 | 4.0★ (86) | Oroville, 24 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 10 | ZS Construction | 48 | 5.0★ (8) | Woodland, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
The 17 best excavating contractors in Magalia, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Durham, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Paradise, 4 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Chico, 15 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oroville, 22 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 27 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Oroville, 6 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durham, 17 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 17 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ 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 Oroville, 24 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.0★ from 86 Google reviews, the most in Magalia.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 ZS Construction
Based in Woodland, 15 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 16 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 15 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 14 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 16 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 16 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 15 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 15 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Magalia
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Big-Ham’s General Construction | In Magalia | |
| Carrasco landscaping | 5.0★ (1) | In Magalia |
| CJ Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| Cox Excavating General Engineering | 23 mi | |
| Dobrich & Sons Septic | 5.0★ (16) | In Magalia |
| Dragon Demolition | 1.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Franklin Construction Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Gary Pryde Construction | In Magalia | |
| ING Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| J Williams Backhoe | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| M Roethler General Engineering | 4 mi | |
| MRB California Enterprises Inc | 22 mi | |
| NorCal Excavating Inc. | 1.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| North Valley Contracting | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| North Valley Excavation | 16 mi | |
| Pacific West Home Services | In Magalia | |
| Reliable Home Pipe Repair & Solutions | 4.8★ (6) | In Magalia |
| RTD Land Restoration | 11 mi | |
| Stan's Septic CSLB#1025498 | 3.0★ (1) | In Magalia |
| Steadfast Electric | 5.0★ (4) | In Magalia |
How we ranked Magalia excavating contractors
We scored 17 Magalia 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 Magalia 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 Magalia: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Magalia?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Magalia, CA is AIM EXCAVATION with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Bailey Septic and Excavation LLC (#2) and Dadco Construction (#3) follow. We ranked 17 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Magalia?
ContractorsRanked ranks 17 excavating contractors serving Magalia, CA. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Magalia are open 24/7?
2 ranked excavating contractors in Magalia post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Bailey Septic and Excavation LLC (#2) and Morgan Tree Service (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Magalia work on weekends?
9 of 17 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are AIM EXCAVATION (#1), Bailey Septic and Excavation LLC (#2) and Morgan Tree Service (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Magalia excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 17 rated excavating contractors in Magalia is 4.9★, with a median of 8 reviews. Sal Rodriguez Landscapes has the most, 86 reviews, and ranks #9. 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 Magalia count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Magalia 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 Magalia
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 17 excavating contractors serving Magalia.
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