59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Palm Springs, CA (2026)
11 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Palm Springs: Brooks Earthworks, CR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 5 PM.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): M & J Grading Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 11.
- 3
Most-reviewed: Pacific Slope Tree Company, 72 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 11 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
11 Palm Springs excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 11 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Palm Springs at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brooks Earthworks | 59 | 5.0★ (15) | Twentynine Palms, 7 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | M & J Grading Services | 56 | 4.4★ (7) | Indio, 20 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Pacific Slope Tree Company | 56 | 5.0★ (72) | Hemet, 13 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 4 | Desert Bobcat INC | 53 | 5.0★ (8) | Cathedral City, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Ficara Grading & Excavating Inc | 53 | 4.4★ (7) | Yucca Valley, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Wilson Backhoe Services | 52 | 5.0★ (8) | Indio, 20 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Windmill Excavating & Construction | 50 | 5.0★ (3) | Banning, 11 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Precision Excavation and Demolition | 49 | 5.0★ (8) | La Jolla, 25 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Bobcat rental | 49 | 5.0★ (3) | Cathedral City, 5 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | ALPHA DEMOLITION CONTRACTORS, INC. | 49 | 4.9★ (16) | Hemet, 23 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
The 11 best excavating contractors in Palm Springs, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Indio, 20 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hemet, 13 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews, the most in Palm Springs.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cathedral City, 4 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Yucca Valley, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Indio, 20 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Banning, 11 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in La Jolla, 25 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cathedral City, 5 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Equipment rental agency”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hemet, 23 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 16 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Indio, 17 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Palm Springs
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A-1 Cesspool Services Inc | 1.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Anguiano Brothers Construction, Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Palm Springs |
| Cochran Communications Construction | 6 mi | |
| Concrete Palm Springs | 5.0★ (1) | In Palm Springs |
| Design & Construction Assoc. | In Palm Springs | |
| EXPRESS CONSTRUCTION & RENOVATION GROUP INC | In Palm Springs | |
| G & M Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Palm Springs |
| gilmond's construction | In Palm Springs | |
| Glennies' excavation | 9 mi | |
| Hart Construction Company | In Palm Springs | |
| Hemet Manufacturing Co | 5.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| Hoyt Construction | In Palm Springs | |
| Lundquist Construction | 2.7★ (3) | In Palm Springs |
| Palm Springs Greens | 5.0★ (2) | In Palm Springs |
| Parker Bobcat Services | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Scoop and Dump | 3 mi | |
| Temple Construction Inc | In Palm Springs | |
| Top Team HVAC Repair Palm Springs | 5.0★ (5) | In Palm Springs |
| Ultimate Pro Landscaping | 5.0★ (12) | In Palm Springs |
| Wise Choice Remodeling Palm Springs | In Palm Springs |
How we ranked Palm Springs excavating contractors
We scored 11 Palm Springs 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 2, 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 Palm Springs 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 Palm Springs: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Palm Springs?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Palm Springs, CA is Brooks Earthworks with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 5 PM. M & J Grading Services (#2) and Pacific Slope Tree Company (#3) follow. We ranked 11 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Palm Springs?
ContractorsRanked ranks 11 excavating contractors serving Palm Springs, CA. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Palm Springs are open 24/7?
2 ranked excavating contractors in Palm Springs post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are M & J Grading Services (#2) and Desert Bobcat INC (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Palm Springs work on weekends?
8 of 11 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Brooks Earthworks (#1), M & J Grading Services (#2) and Pacific Slope Tree Company (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Palm Springs excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 11 rated excavating contractors in Palm Springs is 5.0★, with a median of 8 reviews. Pacific Slope Tree Company has the most, 72 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 Palm Springs count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Palm Springs 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 Palm Springs
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 11 excavating contractors serving Palm Springs.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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