60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Nipomo, CA (2026)
9 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Nipomo: Vincent Lopez Jr & Sons General, CR Score 60/100; 3.4★ from 10 Google reviews.
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Most-reviewed: Shiffrar Grading & Excavating, Inc., 15 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 9 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
9 Nipomo excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 9 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Santa Maria ranking. See Excavating contractors in Santa Maria
Top 9 excavating contractors in Nipomo at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vincent Lopez Jr & Sons General | 60 | 3.4★ (10) | Santa Maria, 6 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Shiffrar Grading & Excavating, Inc. | 59 | 4.7★ (15) | Atascadero, 24 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | Sabovich & Sons Inc. - | 58 | 5.0★ (3) | Arroyo Grande, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Ormonde Truck & Tractor | 56 | 5.0★ (3) | Arroyo Grande, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Applied Earthworks Inc | 55 | 4.8★ (4) | San Luis Obispo, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Renovation Construction & Excavation Company | 53 | 2.3★ (3) | Grover Beach, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | K&G Landscape Gardening Inc. | 53 | 5.0★ (5) | Arroyo Grande, 5 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | E W Rice Construction | 50 | 5.0★ (9) | Santa Maria, 16 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | SLO Trenchless | 46 | 5.0★ (4) | San Luis Obispo, 21 mi away | — | — |
The 9 best excavating contractors in Nipomo, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Atascadero, 24 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, the most in Nipomo.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Arroyo Grande, 9 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Arroyo Grande, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 San Luis Obispo, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Grover Beach, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arroyo Grande, 5 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Maria, 16 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Luis Obispo, 21 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Nipomo excavating contractors
We scored 9 Nipomo 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 Nipomo 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 Nipomo: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Nipomo?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Nipomo, CA is Vincent Lopez Jr & Sons General with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 3.4★ from 10 Google reviews. Shiffrar Grading & Excavating, Inc. (#2) and Sabovich & Sons Inc. - (#3) follow. We ranked 9 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Nipomo work on weekends?
3 of 9 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Sabovich & Sons Inc. - (#3), Renovation Construction & Excavation Company (#6) and K&G Landscape Gardening Inc. (#7). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Nipomo excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 9 rated excavating contractors in Nipomo is 5.0★, with a median of 4 reviews. Shiffrar Grading & Excavating, Inc. has the most, 15 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 Nipomo count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Nipomo 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 Nipomo
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 9 excavating contractors serving Nipomo.
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