57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,036 Google reviews, the most in Malibu.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Malibu, CA (2026)
34 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Malibu: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 57/100; 4.8★ from 2,036 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Gallagher Company Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 34.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 940 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 34 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
34 Malibu excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 12 are open 24/7, 25 open Saturdays and 18 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 34 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Malibu at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (2,036) | Chatsworth, 19 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Gallagher Company Inc. | 56 | 5.0★ (7) | Thousand Oaks, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 54 | 4.9★ (456) | Los Angeles, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | DuoFlo Rooter and Plumbing Services Inc | 54 | 5.0★ (18) | Los Angeles, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 54 | 4.8★ (940) | Los Angeles, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 6 | Rolling Water Damage | 54 | 4.9★ (53) | Malibu | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 54 | 4.8★ (860) | Inglewood, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Excavating Contractor Los Angeles | 54 | 5.0★ (15) | Los Angeles, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Foos Excavation | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | Los Angeles, 4 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | The Sewer Brothers Plumbing and Rooter - Top Rated Plumbers | 52 | 5.0★ (101) | Chatsworth, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 34 best excavating contractors in Malibu, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Thousand Oaks, 12 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Los Angeles, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 456 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Angeles, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Angeles, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 940 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Malibu
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Inglewood, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 860 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Angeles, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Los Angeles, 4 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Chatsworth, 19 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 101 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Moorpark, 8 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Angeles, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 240 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Woodland Hills, 15 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 71 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Camarillo, 18 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Thousand Oaks, 13 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Moorpark, 19 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#17 SRD Demolition
Based in Simi Valley, 17 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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.
#18 J Padilla Inc
Based in San Fernando, 20 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Angeles, 25 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 30 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#20 Demo Leaders
Based in Sherman Oaks, 21 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Camarillo, 17 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in North Hills, 24 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Hills, 15 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Northridge, 20 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Utility contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Thousand Oaks, 14 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 34 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #34, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | JP Arman Company | 45 | 5.0★ (7) | 16 mi |
| 27 | National General Construction Group | 45 | 4.5★ (4) | 14 mi |
| 28 | Pacific Green Homes Inc. | 45 | 4.7★ (14) | 22 mi |
| 29 | Jimenez Demolition Inc. | 44 | 4.3★ (12) | 20 mi |
| 30 | Hollander Group Development & Consulting Inc. | 44 | 5.0★ (13) | 18 mi |
| 31 | The Demo Master | 44 | 4.8★ (10) | 16 mi |
| 32 | Los Angeles Concrete & Framing Co. | 44 | 4.8★ (5) | 20 mi |
| 33 | Kenstruction Inc | 44 | 4.3★ (6) | 19 mi |
| 34 | JSL Mastery Paving Inc. | 40 | 5.0★ (4) | 24 mi |
Also serving Malibu
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 805 Land Management Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | In Malibu |
| Ambient Electric Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Better Builders Inc | 5.0★ (12) | In Malibu |
| Bryan Hutchinson Grading | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Buzza Backhoe Services | 10 mi | |
| Dirt Masters General Engineering | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| DNA Construction & Design | 4.8★ (20) | In Malibu |
| Dreamcatcher Homes | 5.0★ (1) | In Malibu |
| GAS DEMOLITION | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| JB Backhoe Service | 3.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| JL GENERAL CONSTRUCTION | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| JOL Tractor & Demolition Services | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Larry Benson Trenching | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Milestone Builders, Ccs, Inc. | In Malibu | |
| R & R Demo and Grading Corp | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Salas Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Sanchez Earthworks | 1.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Spider Worx Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Tierra Site Works, Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Zagros Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
How we ranked Malibu excavating contractors
We scored 34 Malibu 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 Malibu 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 Malibu: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Malibu?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Malibu, CA is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 4.8★ from 2,036 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Gallagher Company Inc. (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 34 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Malibu?
ContractorsRanked ranks 34 excavating contractors serving Malibu, CA. 1 of them is based in Malibu; 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 Malibu are open 24/7?
12 ranked excavating contractors in Malibu post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Gallagher Company Inc. (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Malibu work on weekends?
25 of 34 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 18 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Gallagher Company Inc. (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Malibu excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 34 rated excavating contractors in Malibu is 5.0★, with a median of 13 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 2,036 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 Malibu count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Malibu 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 Malibu
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 34 excavating contractors serving Malibu.
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