60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 258 Google reviews, the most in Oakdale.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Oakdale, CA (2026)
17 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Oakdale: Clark's Tree Works, CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 258 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 13
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Eddie Bandini & Sons | House & Construction Demolition Contractor, Equipment Hauling in Stockton CA, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #13 of 17.
- 4
Most-reviewed: Luis Gardening, 121 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 17 ranked after Clark's Tree Works; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
17 Oakdale excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 17 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Ceres ranking. See Excavating contractors in Ceres
Top 10 excavating contractors in Oakdale at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clark's Tree Works | 60 | 5.0★ (258) | Modesto, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Rivera & Son Earth Moving | 56 | 5.0★ (3) | Oakdale | — | — |
| 3 | JMW ENTERPRISE | 55 | 5.0★ (5) | Oakdale | — | — |
| 4 | Luis Gardening | 53 | 4.9★ (121) | Ceres, 15 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 5 | David T Price Inc | 53 | 5.0★ (4) | Escalon, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Natural Landscaping | 53 | 4.8★ (77) | Modesto, 12 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | A-1 Septic Services | 52 | 4.7★ (111) | Modesto, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Leam Backhoe & Underground | 51 | 4.2★ (5) | Hughson, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Richards Pumping & Excavating | 50 | 4.2★ (6) | Stockton, 24 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Copper Sand and Gravel | 49 | 3.3★ (3) | Riverbank, 15 mi away | — | — |
The 17 best excavating contractors in Oakdale, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Oakdale
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Oakdale
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Ceres, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 121 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Escalon, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Modesto, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 77 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Modesto, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 111 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hughson, 14 mi away
51/100CR 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 Stockton, 24 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Riverbank, 15 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ceres, 15 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Cement manufacturer”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Country Club, 24 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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.
#13 Eddie Bandini & Sons | House & Construction Demolition Contractor, Equipment Hauling in Stockton CA
Based in Stockton, 16 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Country Club, 25 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Earth works company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ceres, 15 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Turlock, 20 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving materials supplier”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Turlock, 17 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Oakdale excavating contractors
We scored 17 Oakdale 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 Oakdale 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 Oakdale: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Oakdale?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Oakdale, CA is Clark's Tree Works with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 5.0★ from 258 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Rivera & Son Earth Moving (#2) and JMW ENTERPRISE (#3) follow. We ranked 17 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Oakdale?
ContractorsRanked ranks 17 excavating contractors serving Oakdale, CA. 2 of them are based in Oakdale; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Oakdale are open 24/7?
2 ranked excavating contractors in Oakdale post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Clark's Tree Works (#1) and Eddie Bandini & Sons | House & Construction Demolition Contractor, Equipment Hauling in Stockton CA (#13). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Oakdale work on weekends?
6 of 17 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Clark's Tree Works (#1), Luis Gardening (#4) and Natural Landscaping (#6). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Oakdale excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 17 rated excavating contractors in Oakdale is 4.8★, with a median of 6 reviews. Clark's Tree Works has the most, 258 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 Oakdale count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Oakdale 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 Oakdale
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 17 excavating contractors serving Oakdale.
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