64/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Oceanside, CA (2026)
19 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Oceanside: Oceanside Excavating Unlimited, CR Score 64/100; 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): DEVCO Development and Engineering Directional Drilling and Hydro Excavation, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 19.
- 2
Most-reviewed: Superior Asphalt of Oceanside, 35 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 19 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
19 Oceanside excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 12 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 19 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Oceanside at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oceanside Excavating Unlimited | 64 | 5.0★ (13) | Camp Pendleton South, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Superior Asphalt of Oceanside | 59 | 4.9★ (35) | Escondido, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | DEVCO Development and Engineering Directional Drilling and Hydro Excavation | 58 | 5.0★ (34) | Temecula, 25 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Energy Excavations | 56 | 5.0★ (8) | Oceanside | Sat | — |
| 5 | Main Street Demolition of Oceanside | 55 | 5.0★ (10) | Camp Pendleton South, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | McDonnell Bobcat Services | 54 | 5.0★ (3) | San Diego, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | CHURCH JOHNSTON GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION | 54 | 5.0★ (3) | San Diego, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Lackey Grading Inc | 54 | 5.0★ (3) | Fallbrook, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Aycon Inc Demolition Company | 52 | 4.3★ (8) | Carlsbad, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Blackheart Building Solutions | 49 | 5.0★ (7) | Vista, 7 mi away | — | — |
The 19 best excavating contractors in Oceanside, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Escondido, 4 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews, the most in Oceanside.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Temecula, 25 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oceanside
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Utility contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Camp Pendleton South, 4 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Diego, 23 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 San Diego, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Fallbrook, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Carlsbad, 9 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vista, 7 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Temecula, 24 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mira Mesa, 20 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Marcos, 11 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Marcos, 14 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.8★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fallbrook, 20 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Camp Pendleton South, 19 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carlsbad, 20 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Valley Center, 23 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carlsbad, 22 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Oceanside
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Atlas Excavating & Breakers | In Oceanside | |
| Axys Digital Smart Homes | 5.0★ (2) | In Oceanside |
| Burdette Indoor & Sons | In Oceanside | |
| Burnett Breeze | In Oceanside | |
| Burrell Heating Complete Care | In Oceanside | |
| Carman Construction | In Oceanside | |
| Chuck Powers Construction | In Oceanside | |
| Fg Tile Stone & Construction Oceanside | 5.0★ (7) | In Oceanside |
| Gleams Restoration | 5.0★ (2) | In Oceanside |
| Mark C McEwan Grading Contractor | In Oceanside | |
| Nexantorixis NexantorixisRoofing | In Oceanside | |
| OC Oceanside Masonry | 5.0★ (2) | In Oceanside |
| Oceanside Epoxy Flooring & Concrete Polishing | 5.0★ (1) | In Oceanside |
| Oceanside HVAC Air & Comfort Repairs | In Oceanside | |
| Rc Concrete Construction Inc | In Oceanside | |
| Reyes Landscape and Maintenance | 5.0★ (1) | In Oceanside |
| San Diego Vac Truck, LLC | In Oceanside | |
| Summit Deck Construction | 5.0★ (9) | In Oceanside |
| Takton Construction | 5.0★ (29) | In Oceanside |
| Wiley Construction | In Oceanside |
How we ranked Oceanside excavating contractors
We scored 19 Oceanside 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 Oceanside 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 Oceanside: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Oceanside?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Oceanside, CA is Oceanside Excavating Unlimited with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Superior Asphalt of Oceanside (#2) and DEVCO Development and Engineering Directional Drilling and Hydro Excavation (#3) follow. We ranked 19 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Oceanside?
ContractorsRanked ranks 19 excavating contractors serving Oceanside, CA. 1 of them is based in Oceanside; 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 Oceanside are open 24/7?
4 ranked excavating contractors in Oceanside post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Oceanside Excavating Unlimited (#1), DEVCO Development and Engineering Directional Drilling and Hydro Excavation (#3) and McDonnell Bobcat Services (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Oceanside work on weekends?
12 of 19 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Oceanside Excavating Unlimited (#1), Superior Asphalt of Oceanside (#2) and DEVCO Development and Engineering Directional Drilling and Hydro Excavation (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Oceanside excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 19 rated excavating contractors in Oceanside is 5.0★, with a median of 6 reviews. Superior Asphalt of Oceanside has the most, 35 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 Oceanside count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Oceanside 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 Oceanside
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 19 excavating contractors serving Oceanside.
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