56/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 313 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Novato, CA (2026)
55 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Novato: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 56/100; 4.8★ from 313 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 55.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 393 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 55 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
55 Novato excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 9 are open 24/7, 35 open Saturdays and 19 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 55 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Novato at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (313) | Richmond, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.7★ (393) | Cotati, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Foundation Repair of CA | 55 | 5.0★ (6) | Livermore, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Adobe Construction Company | 53 | 5.0★ (7) | Petaluma, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | JR Excavating & Sons Inc | 53 | 5.0★ (16) | Sonoma, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Hurricane Hauling & Demolition, Inc. | 52 | 4.9★ (36) | San Rafael, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | SH Siteworks | 52 | 5.0★ (9) | Santa Rosa, 18 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Badger Infrastructure Solutions - Benicia, CA | 52 | 4.2★ (5) | Benicia, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Heritage Landscapez | 51 | 4.9★ (27) | Antioch, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | SMI Demolition | 51 | 4.9★ (16) | Novato | Sat | — |
The 55 best excavating contractors in Novato, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Cotati, 18 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 393 Google reviews, the most in Novato.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Livermore, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Petaluma, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Sonoma, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 San Rafael, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#7 SH Siteworks
Based in Santa Rosa, 18 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Benicia, 24 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Antioch, 18 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 SMI Demolition
Based in Novato
51/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#11 Petrucci & Sons
Based in Sebastopol, 22 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Los Gatos, 18 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Albany, 21 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 94 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Rafael, 9 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Petaluma, 16 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sonoma, 12 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Vallejo, 19 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ 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 Alamo, 18 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fremont, 18 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 15 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#21 Got Hauling?
Based in San Rafael, 10 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sonoma, 13 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Manteca, 18 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#24 Royal Demolition
Based in Daly City, 18 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vallejo, 17 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Excavating contractors ranked #26 to #50
#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 55 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Novato
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Andes Project Contractor Corporation | 5.0★ (5) | In Novato |
| Bay Area Rhino Court | 4.5★ (8) | In Novato |
| Carrillo's Construction | In Novato | |
| Fernandez gradings and excavation inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Novato |
| Hallroan & Stanley Construction Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Novato |
| HH Construction Inc | 5.0★ (3) | In Novato |
| Jeffrey Bandettini General Contracting | 5.0★ (2) | In Novato |
| KITA Windows & Doors | 5.0★ (4) | In Novato |
| Lunny Grading & Paving Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Novato |
| MALONEY CONSTRUCTION INC | 5.0★ (2) | In Novato |
| Novato chimney cleaning & fireplace repair | 5.0★ (2) | In Novato |
| Novato HVAC Air & Comfort Cooling Repair | In Novato | |
| Novato Kitchens & Baths | By Appointment Only | 4.8★ (10) | In Novato |
| Novato Roofing Repair & Contractor | 4.0★ (4) | In Novato |
| Peterson Family Install | 4.9★ (18) | In Novato |
| Refined Spaces | 5.0★ (1) | In Novato |
| Roof Flow Novato Roof Repair | 4.8★ (31) | In Novato |
| Skycon Air Duct Cleaning Service | 5.0★ (20) | In Novato |
| Top Line Home Remodeling - Novato | In Novato | |
| Vhomesolutions.com | In Novato |
How we ranked Novato excavating contractors
We scored 55 Novato 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 Novato 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 Novato: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Novato?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Novato, CA is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 56/100. It has 4.8★ from 313 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Foundation Repair of CA (#3) follow. We ranked 55 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Novato?
ContractorsRanked ranks 55 excavating contractors serving Novato, CA. 1 of them is based in Novato; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Novato are open 24/7?
9 ranked excavating contractors in Novato post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Foundation Repair of CA (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Novato work on weekends?
35 of 55 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 19 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Foundation Repair of CA (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Novato excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 55 rated excavating contractors in Novato is 5.0★, with a median of 9 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 393 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 Novato count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Novato 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 Novato
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 55 excavating contractors serving Novato.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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