56 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in North Highlands: Bonney Plumbing, Sewer, Electrical, Heating & Air, CR Score 58/100; 4.8★ from 9,342 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Elite Excavation, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 56.
Most-reviewed: Nationwide Sun, 144 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 56 ranked after Bonney Plumbing, Sewer, Electrical, Heating & Air; ranked #30.
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56 North Highlands excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 10 are open 24/7, 29 open Saturdays and 21 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 56 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bonney Plumbing, Sewer, Electrical, Heating & Air | 58 | 4.8★ (9,342) | Rancho Cordova, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Elite Excavation | 57 | 5.0★ (16) | Antelope, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | FTC Land Management | 56 | 4.9★ (40) | Roseville, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Nor-Cal Pipeline Services | 55 | 3.4★ (11) | Roseville, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Trav-Ex Construction | 54 | 4.7★ (13) | Antelope, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | TP Excavating Services - Trench Digging in Carmichael CA & Mini Excavator Trenching Services | 54 | 5.0★ (7) | Sacramento, 4 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | AVR Landscape Inc. | 53 | 4.9★ (36) | Sacramento, 2 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Alpine Earthmoving | 53 | 5.0★ (11) | Lincoln, 9 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Adrenaline Construction | 53 | 5.0★ (37) | El Dorado Hills, 23 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Adapt Construction & Land Services | 53 | 5.0★ (7) | Cameron Park, 7 mi away | Sat | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 in North Highlands
Based in Rancho Cordova, 8 mi away
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 9,342 Google reviews, the most in North Highlands.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Antelope, 11 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roseville, 16 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roseville, 8 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Antelope, 6 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Sacramento, 4 mi away
Ranked #6 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 Sacramento, 2 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincoln, 9 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in El Dorado Hills, 23 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cameron Park, 7 mi away
Ranked #10 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 Citrus Heights, 3 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ 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 West Sacramento, 12 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Redding, 18 mi away
Ranked #13 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 North Highlands
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 34 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Antelope, 13 mi away
Ranked #15 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 Lincoln, 22 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in El Dorado Hills, 15 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn, 12 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sacramento, 5 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roseville, 6 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn, 19 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Granite Bay, 16 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Antelope, 11 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscape architect”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Loomis, 14 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cameron Park, 22 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 56 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AAA Underground Inc | In North Highlands | |
| AHA Construction | In North Highlands | |
| Alec Conroy Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| BGA Floors | 5.0★ (4) | In North Highlands |
| BuildCal Construction | In North Highlands | |
| Coico Construction and Remodeling | 5.0★ (1) | In North Highlands |
| Don G Smith & Sons Backhoes | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Erickson Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Everest Home Solutions | 5.0★ (7) | In North Highlands |
| Intek General Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| J French Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Main Point Construction | 5.0★ (6) | In North Highlands |
| MD Geerts | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Nimbus Pond Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Pronesti Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| R & D Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Septech | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Todd Heldt Excavating & Paving | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Welco Underground Construction Inc | 1.0★ (1) | In North Highlands |
| White Excavating | 3.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
We scored 56 North Highlands 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 North Highlands 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 |