57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.8★ from 29 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Palmdale, CA (2026)
11 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Palmdale: KJI Plumbing Inc, CR Score 57/100; 3.8★ from 29 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Dr Rooter Drain And Plumbing INC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 11.
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Most-reviewed: Logical Rooter Services, 42 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 Palmdale excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 11 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Palmdale at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KJI Plumbing Inc | 57 | 3.8★ (29) | Palmdale | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Dr Rooter Drain And Plumbing INC | 57 | 5.0★ (17) | Irvine, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Logical Rooter Services | 55 | 5.0★ (42) | Santa Clarita, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Booth Grading & Excavating | 54 | 5.0★ (3) | Acton, 8 mi away | Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | E'S Grading & Paving | 53 | 5.0★ (3) | Lancaster, 8 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Panico Excavation & Sanitation | 53 | 3.7★ (9) | Valencia, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | G & M Handyman Services | 52 | 4.5★ (11) | Lancaster, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | JP Arman Company | 52 | 5.0★ (7) | Palmdale | — | — |
| 9 | Main Street Demolition of Santa Clarita | 49 | 5.0★ (12) | Burbank, 24 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Seebers Engineering Inc | 46 | 4.4★ (7) | Lancaster, 15 mi away | — | — |
The 11 best excavating contractors in Palmdale, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Irvine, 3 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Clarita, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, the most in Palmdale.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Acton, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Lancaster, 8 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Valencia, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster, 8 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 11 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palmdale
52/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Burbank, 24 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster, 15 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tujunga, 25 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Palmdale
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Capitol Demolition and Junk Removal Palmdale | 5.0★ (5) | In Palmdale |
| CMIP Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Palmdale |
| David Mellies construction | 5.0★ (3) | In Palmdale |
| Grace Concrete Contractors of Palmdale | 5.0★ (4) | In Palmdale |
| Havo Relix Flooring | 5.0★ (2) | In Palmdale |
| HighRise Roofing Services | In Palmdale | |
| Jack O'Connor Construction Inc. | 5.0★ (7) | In Palmdale |
| Leon Air Conditioning Palmdale | In Palmdale | |
| Montana Core Install | In Palmdale | |
| Oak and Anchor Garage Door Repair Palmdale | 5.0★ (6) | In Palmdale |
| Palmdale Ecogreen Artificial Grass | 5.0★ (2) | In Palmdale |
| Precision Temp HVAC | In Palmdale | |
| Prime AC Repair Palmdale | 3.0★ (2) | In Palmdale |
| ProEdge Bath Renovations | In Palmdale | |
| Robert Cahoon Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Palmdale |
| Roofing Service of Palmdale | 5.0★ (1) | In Palmdale |
| San Marcos Construction | 5.0★ (3) | In Palmdale |
| Solid Rock Masonry Inc | 5.0★ (25) | In Palmdale |
| Tauro General Construction Inc | 3.4★ (7) | In Palmdale |
| The Reserve at Quartz Hill by D.R. Horton | 4.1★ (13) | In Palmdale |
How we ranked Palmdale excavating contractors
We scored 11 Palmdale 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 Palmdale 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 Palmdale: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Palmdale?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Palmdale, CA is KJI Plumbing Inc with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 3.8★ from 29 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Dr Rooter Drain And Plumbing INC (#2) and Logical Rooter Services (#3) follow. We ranked 11 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Palmdale?
ContractorsRanked ranks 11 excavating contractors serving Palmdale, CA. 2 of them are based in Palmdale; 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 Palmdale are open 24/7?
4 ranked excavating contractors in Palmdale post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are KJI Plumbing Inc (#1), Dr Rooter Drain And Plumbing INC (#2) and Logical Rooter Services (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Palmdale work on weekends?
7 of 11 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are KJI Plumbing Inc (#1), Dr Rooter Drain And Plumbing INC (#2) and Logical Rooter Services (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Palmdale excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 11 rated excavating contractors in Palmdale is 5.0★, with a median of 9 reviews. Logical Rooter Services has the most, 42 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 Palmdale count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Palmdale 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 Palmdale
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 11 excavating contractors serving Palmdale.
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