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Best Excavating Contractors in Merced, CA (2026)

7 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Merced: Jays Dump and Clean Ups, CR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Most-reviewed: MCM Plumbing, 21 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 7 ranked after Jays Dump and Clean Ups; ranked #2.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

7 Merced excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 2 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 7 rated businesses.

Top 7 excavating contractors in Merced at a glance

Top 7 excavating contractors in Merced at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Jays Dump and Clean Ups625.0★ (44)Merced24/7Overall
2MCM Plumbing534.7★ (21)Merced—Most reviews
3Unruh Bobcat Service515.0★ (5)MercedSat—
4Clark Brothers Inc503.9★ (8)Dos Palos, 23 mi away——
5San Luis Pump Company505.0★ (7)Merced——
6Rolfe Construction483.5★ (8)Atwater, 7 mi away——
7Key Seal Products Inc454.7★ (10)Turlock, 24 mi away——

The 7 best excavating contractors in Merced, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  2. #2 MCM Plumbing

    Based in Merced

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 21 Google reviews.

    • 4.7★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    335 Grogan Ave Ste. G, Merced, CA 95341
    View profile for MCM Plumbing(209) 261-2740

  3. #3 Unruh Bobcat Service

    Based in Merced

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3144 G St 125 352, Merced, CA 95340
    View profile for Unruh Bobcat Service(209) 261-7031

  4. #4 Clark Brothers Inc

    Based in Dos Palos, 23 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    • 3.9★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    19772 CA-33, Dos Palos, CA 93620
    View profile for Clark Brothers Inc(209) 392-6144

How we ranked Merced excavating contractors

We scored 7 Merced 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 2, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Merced data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Excavating contractors in Merced: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Merced?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Merced, CA is Jays Dump and Clean Ups with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. MCM Plumbing (#2) and Unruh Bobcat Service (#3) follow. We ranked 7 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Merced?

ContractorsRanked ranks 7 excavating contractors serving Merced, CA. 4 of them are based in Merced; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which excavating contractors in Merced are open 24/7?

1 ranked excavating contractor in Merced posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Jays Dump and Clean Ups (#1). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Merced work on weekends?

2 of 7 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Jays Dump and Clean Ups (#1) and Unruh Bobcat Service (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Merced excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 7 rated excavating contractors in Merced is 4.7★, with a median of 8 reviews. Jays Dump and Clean Ups has the most, 44 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 Merced count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Merced 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 Merced

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 7 excavating contractors serving Merced.

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