59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Marina, CA (2026)
16 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Marina: JM Paving, Excavating & Underground Engineering, CR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 16.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 847 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 16 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
16 Marina excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 10 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 16 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Marina at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JM Paving, Excavating & Underground Engineering | 59 | 5.0★ (15) | Seaside, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.8★ (847) | Santa Cruz, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.9★ (245) | Watsonville, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | BG Excavation & Grading Inc. | 55 | 5.0★ (6) | Salinas, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Coastal Paving & Excavating | 54 | 5.0★ (36) | Monterey, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 53 | 4.9★ (175) | Capitola, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Coastal Paving & Excavating Inc. | 53 | 5.0★ (61) | Monterey, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Lisac Land Clearing | 51 | 5.0★ (3) | Santa Cruz, 22 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Coastal Pipeline Inc. | 51 | 5.0★ (25) | Seaside, 6 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | The Mark Rood Company | 50 | 5.0★ (3) | Watsonville, 20 mi away | Sat | — |
The 16 best excavating contractors in Marina, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Santa Cruz, 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 847 Google reviews, the most in Marina.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Watsonville, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 245 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salinas, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Monterey, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Capitola, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 175 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monterey, 8 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz, 22 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Seaside, 6 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Watsonville, 20 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Interlaken, 15 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aptos, 18 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monterey, 7 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Watsonville, 18 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#15 Betz Works
Based in Capitola, 22 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aptos, 21 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Marina
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Franklin Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Marina |
| California Acoustic Ceilings, Inc. | 1.0★ (1) | In Marina |
| City of Marina Public Works Department | 5.0★ (1) | In Marina |
| David's Electric | 3.0★ (1) | In Marina |
| Denney's Heating Inc | In Marina | |
| DiMaggio Electric | 5.0★ (2) | In Marina |
| Jim Yates Construction | In Marina | |
| marcellini fine finish carpentry | 5.0★ (1) | In Marina |
| Marina Backflow Co | 5.0★ (2) | In Marina |
| Monterey Peninsula Engineering Inc | 3.6★ (13) | In Marina |
| Murals By Dong Sun Kim | In Marina | |
| Nakamura Gardening | In Marina | |
| Neff Mill & Cabinet Inc. | 4.7★ (3) | In Marina |
| Pacific Stucco Inc | 4.5★ (6) | In Marina |
| Rooftops at The Dunes | Shea Homes | 5.0★ (1) | In Marina |
| RS Plumbing | 5.0★ (3) | In Marina |
| Sea Haven by Trumark Homes | 3.0★ (8) | In Marina |
| Tran Loc Oriental Gardening | 5.0★ (1) | In Marina |
| Villosa at Sea Haven by Trumark Homes | 3.5★ (17) | In Marina |
| William B Saleh Co | 5.0★ (5) | In Marina |
How we ranked Marina excavating contractors
We scored 16 Marina 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 Marina 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 Marina: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Marina?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Marina, CA is JM Paving, Excavating & Underground Engineering with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 16 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Marina?
ContractorsRanked ranks 16 excavating contractors serving Marina, CA. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Marina are open 24/7?
4 ranked excavating contractors in Marina post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are JM Paving, Excavating & Underground Engineering (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#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 Marina work on weekends?
10 of 16 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are JM Paving, Excavating & Underground Engineering (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Marina excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 16 rated excavating contractors in Marina is 5.0★, with a median of 25 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 847 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Marina count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Marina 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 Marina
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 16 excavating contractors serving Marina.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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