57/100CR 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 Paradise, CA (2026)
17 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Paradise: AIM EXCAVATION, CR Score 57/100; 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Bailey Septic and Excavation LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 17.
- 9
Most-reviewed: Sal Rodriguez Landscapes, 86 Google reviews at 4.0★, the most of 17 ranked; ranked #9.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
17 Paradise 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 4.9★ across 17 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Paradise at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AIM EXCAVATION | 57 | 5.0★ (20) | Oroville, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Dadco Construction | 56 | 4.4★ (15) | Paradise | — | — |
| 3 | Bailey Septic and Excavation LLC | 55 | 4.9★ (17) | Durham, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Santos Excavating Inc | 52 | 4.6★ (10) | Chico, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Morgan Tree Service | 52 | 4.5★ (27) | Oroville, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Cox Excavating | 51 | 5.0★ (10) | South Oroville, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Mobile Bobcat & Backyard Stump Grinding | 51 | 5.0★ (15) | Durham, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | MJ Shelton General Engineering, Inc. | 50 | 3.3★ (3) | Chico, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Sal Rodriguez Landscapes | 49 | 4.0★ (86) | Oroville, 21 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 10 | ZS Construction | 49 | 5.0★ (8) | Woodland, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
The 17 best excavating contractors in Paradise, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Paradise
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Durham, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Chico, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oroville, 19 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 South Oroville, 4 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Durham, 13 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Chico, 14 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Oroville, 21 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.0★ from 86 Google reviews, the most in Paradise.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 ZS Construction
Based in Woodland, 13 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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.
Based in Chico, 14 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 11 mi away
46/100CR 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, 14 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Chico, 12 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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, 12 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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, 13 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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, 12 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Paradise
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AB handyman and home repair | In Paradise | |
| Brown's Plumbing | 5.0★ (21) | In Paradise |
| CJ Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Paradise |
| Contractors On Duty | In Paradise | |
| David Trombley Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Paradise |
| Dragon Demolition | 1.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Elite Excavating and Septic Service | In Paradise | |
| Floor Boss Co. | 5.0★ (6) | In Paradise |
| Franklin Construction Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Gallardo Concrete Creations | 5.0★ (1) | In Paradise |
| ING Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| J Williams Backhoe | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Lea's Demolition & Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| M Roethler General Engineering | In Paradise | |
| MRB California Enterprises Inc | 19 mi | |
| NorCal Excavating Inc. | 1.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| North Valley Contracting | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| North Valley Excavation | 13 mi | |
| Paradise Sand and Gravel | In Paradise | |
| RTD Land Restoration | 11 mi |
How we ranked Paradise excavating contractors
We scored 17 Paradise 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 Paradise 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 Paradise: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Paradise?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Paradise, CA is AIM EXCAVATION with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Dadco Construction (#2) and Bailey Septic and Excavation LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 17 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Paradise?
ContractorsRanked ranks 17 excavating contractors serving Paradise, CA. 1 of them is based in Paradise; 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 Paradise are open 24/7?
2 ranked excavating contractors in Paradise post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Bailey Septic and Excavation LLC (#3) and Morgan Tree Service (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Paradise work on weekends?
9 of 17 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are AIM EXCAVATION (#1), Bailey Septic and Excavation LLC (#3) and Morgan Tree Service (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Paradise excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 17 rated excavating contractors in Paradise is 4.9★, with a median of 8 reviews. Sal Rodriguez Landscapes has the most, 86 reviews, and ranks #9. 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 Paradise count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Paradise 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 Paradise
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 17 excavating contractors serving Paradise.
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