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Best Excavating Contractors in Newman, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Newman: Luis Gardening, CR Score 54/100; 4.9★ from 121 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 7 PM.

  2. 2

    Most-reviewed: A-1 Septic Services, 111 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 8 ranked after Luis Gardening; ranked #2.

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

8 Newman excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 8 rated businesses.

Top 8 excavating contractors in Newman at a glance

Top 8 excavating contractors in Newman at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Luis Gardening544.9★ (121)Ceres, 17 mi awaySat · EveningsOverall
2A-1 Septic Services504.7★ (111)Modesto, 24 mi away—Most reviews
3Leam Backhoe & Underground494.2★ (5)Hughson, 20 mi away——
4Berduzco's Concrete Services & More484.9★ (8)Ceres, 20 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Key Seal Products Inc464.7★ (10)Turlock, 14 mi away——
6R A M Construction454.6★ (10)Ceres, 19 mi away——
7United Rentals - Trench Safety454.7★ (6)Turlock, 16 mi away——
8Rolfe Construction423.5★ (8)Atwater, 24 mi away——

The 8 best excavating contractors in Newman, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Newman

    #1 Luis Gardening

    Based in Ceres, 17 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 121 Google reviews, the most in Newman.

    • 4.9★ from 121 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 6 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    5624 Esmar Rd, Ceres, CA 95307
    View profile for Luis Gardening(209) 544-6103

  5. #5 Key Seal Products Inc

    Based in Turlock, 14 mi away

    46/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving materials supplier”.

    • 4.7★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–3:45 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    724 W Linwood Ave, Turlock, CA 95380
    View profile for Key Seal Products Inc(209) 667-8443

  6. #6 R A M Construction

    Based in Ceres, 19 mi away

    45/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    • 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3913 Ridlon Ct, Ceres, CA 95307
    View profile for R A M Construction(209) 613-4094

  8. #8 Rolfe Construction

    Based in Atwater, 24 mi away

    42/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    • 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3573 Southern Pacific Ave, Atwater, CA 95301
    View profile for Rolfe Construction(209) 358-5548

How we ranked Newman excavating contractors

We scored 8 Newman 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 Newman 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 Newman: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Newman?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Newman, CA is Luis Gardening with a CR Score of 54/100. It has 4.9★ from 121 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 7 PM. A-1 Septic Services (#2) and Leam Backhoe & Underground (#3) follow. We ranked 8 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.

Which excavating contractors in Newman work on weekends?

2 of 8 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Luis Gardening (#1) and Berduzco's Concrete Services & More (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Newman excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 8 rated excavating contractors in Newman is 4.7★, with a median of 9 reviews. Luis Gardening has the most, 121 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 Newman count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 8 excavating contractors serving Newman.

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