56/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 258 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Patterson, CA (2026)
14 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Patterson: Clark's Tree Works, CR Score 56/100; 5.0★ from 258 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 14.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,175 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 14 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
14 Patterson excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 14 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Patterson at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clark's Tree Works | 56 | 5.0★ (258) | Modesto, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.9★ (1,175) | Tracy, 25 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Luis Gardening | 52 | 4.9★ (121) | Ceres, 12 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Natural Landscaping | 50 | 4.8★ (77) | Modesto, 15 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Leam Backhoe & Underground | 49 | 4.2★ (5) | Hughson, 16 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Berduzco's Concrete Services & More | 49 | 4.9★ (8) | Ceres, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Rivera & Son Earth Moving | 49 | 5.0★ (3) | Oakdale, 24 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | A-1 Septic Services | 48 | 4.7★ (111) | Modesto, 16 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | JMW ENTERPRISE | 48 | 5.0★ (5) | Oakdale, 25 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Diablo Excavation & Construction inc | 48 | 5.0★ (3) | Discovery Bay, 23 mi away | — | — |
The 14 best excavating contractors in Patterson, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Tracy, 25 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,175 Google reviews, the most in Patterson.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ceres, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 121 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Modesto, 15 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 77 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hughson, 16 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ceres, 11 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Cement manufacturer”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oakdale, 24 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Modesto, 16 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 111 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oakdale, 25 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Discovery Bay, 23 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Ceres, 12 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#12 JDR Plumbing
Based in Dos Palos, 24 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Turlock, 15 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving materials supplier”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Turlock, 15 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Patterson
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&V lawn service | In Patterson | |
| AAA Backhoe Service | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Anaba Construction Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Atlas Drywall Corporation | 5.0★ (3) | In Patterson |
| Badger Infrastructure Solutions - Modesto, CA | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Dishey digg'n | 11 mi | |
| EJ Franks Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Flores Excavation and Demolition, Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Four M's Construction & Backhoe Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| G 4 Excavation INC | 5.0★ (1) | In Patterson |
| Garrett Thompson Construction INC | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| JJ Landscaping | 5.0★ (4) | In Patterson |
| Modesto Excavation Experts | 15 mi | |
| OnGrade Earthworks | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Pacific Premier Landscape | In Patterson | |
| Rocha Backhoe Service, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Technicon Ready-Mix | 5.0★ (2) | In Patterson |
| Terra Valley | In Patterson | |
| Wadco Trenching Services | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Watson Backhoe & Septic Install Services | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
How we ranked Patterson excavating contractors
We scored 14 Patterson 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 Patterson 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 Patterson: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Patterson?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Patterson, CA is Clark's Tree Works with a CR Score of 56/100. It has 5.0★ from 258 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Luis Gardening (#3) follow. We ranked 14 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Patterson?
ContractorsRanked ranks 14 excavating contractors serving Patterson, CA. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Patterson are open 24/7?
2 ranked excavating contractors in Patterson post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Clark's Tree Works (#1) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Patterson work on weekends?
6 of 14 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Clark's Tree Works (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Luis Gardening (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Patterson excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 14 rated excavating contractors in Patterson is 4.9★, with a median of 9 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,175 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 Patterson count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Patterson 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 Patterson
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 14 excavating contractors serving Patterson.
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