61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Oroville, CA (2026)
16 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Oroville: AIM EXCAVATION, CR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Morgan Tree Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 16.
- 3
Most-reviewed: Sal Rodriguez Landscapes, 86 Google reviews at 4.0★, the most of 16 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
16 Oroville excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 16 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Oroville at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AIM EXCAVATION | 61 | 5.0★ (20) | Oroville | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Morgan Tree Service | 56 | 4.5★ (27) | Oroville | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Sal Rodriguez Landscapes | 54 | 4.0★ (86) | Oroville | Sat | Most reviews |
| 4 | Bailey Septic and Excavation LLC | 53 | 4.9★ (17) | Durham, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Mobile Bobcat & Backyard Stump Grinding | 52 | 5.0★ (15) | Durham, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Dadco Construction | 51 | 4.4★ (15) | Paradise, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Mechanical & Irrigation Solutions, Inc. | 51 | 4.9★ (72) | Yuba City, 24 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Arnie Stewart's Backhoe | 51 | 5.0★ (3) | Gridley, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | ZS Construction | 50 | 5.0★ (8) | Woodland, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Cox Excavating | 48 | 5.0★ (10) | South Oroville, 15 mi away | — | — |
The 16 best excavating contractors in Oroville, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Oroville
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 27 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oroville
54/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.0★ from 86 Google reviews, the most in Oroville.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durham, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durham, 9 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Paradise, 17 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Yuba City, 24 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 72 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gridley, 13 mi away
51/100CR 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 Woodland, 8 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 Cox Excavating
Based in South Oroville, 15 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 24 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ 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 Chico, 19 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 21 mi away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 21 mi away
42/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 24 mi away
42/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 23 mi away
42/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Oroville
14 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Hydro Cleaning | 4.5★ (17) | In Oroville |
| CJ Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Cox Excavating General Engineering | In Oroville | |
| Dragon Demolition | 1.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Franklin Construction Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Oroville |
| ING Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| J Williams Backhoe | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| M Roethler General Engineering | 17 mi | |
| M&G Grading & Excavation | 22 mi | |
| MRB California Enterprises Inc | 2 mi | |
| North Valley Contracting | 5.0★ (1) | In Oroville |
| North Valley Excavation | 4 mi | |
| Oroville Products | 4.0★ (20) | In Oroville |
| Walter Excavating & Trucking | 21 mi |
How we ranked Oroville excavating contractors
We scored 16 Oroville 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 Oroville 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 Oroville: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Oroville?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Oroville, CA is AIM EXCAVATION with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Morgan Tree Service (#2) and Sal Rodriguez Landscapes (#3) follow. We ranked 16 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Oroville?
ContractorsRanked ranks 16 excavating contractors serving Oroville, CA. 3 of them are based in Oroville; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 14 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Oroville are open 24/7?
2 ranked excavating contractors in Oroville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Morgan Tree Service (#2) and Bailey Septic and Excavation LLC (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Oroville work on weekends?
9 of 16 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are AIM EXCAVATION (#1), Morgan Tree Service (#2) and Sal Rodriguez Landscapes (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Oroville excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 16 rated excavating contractors in Oroville is 5.0★, with a median of 9 reviews. Sal Rodriguez Landscapes has the most, 86 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Oroville count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Oroville 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 Oroville
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 16 excavating contractors serving Oroville.
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