66/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 148 Google reviews, the most in Placerville.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Placerville, CA (2026)
49 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Placerville: El Dorado Dumpsters, CR Score 66/100; 5.0★ from 148 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Chasin' Dirt, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 49.
- 37
Most-reviewed: Nationwide Sun, 144 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 49 ranked after El Dorado Dumpsters; ranked #37.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
49 Placerville excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 8 are open 24/7, 26 open Saturdays and 19 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 49 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Placerville at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | El Dorado Dumpsters | 66 | 5.0★ (148) | Diamond Springs, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Adrenaline Construction | 61 | 5.0★ (37) | El Dorado Hills, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Chasin' Dirt | 61 | 5.0★ (10) | Diamond Springs, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | NCGE Concrete, Paving, and Excavation | 58 | 5.0★ (77) | Placerville | — | — |
| 5 | Henderson Construction | 58 | 5.0★ (15) | Redding, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | GML Custom Grading Inc | 58 | 4.9★ (32) | Lincoln, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Make Moves Land Clearing | 57 | 5.0★ (34) | Cameron Park, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | American River Enterprise | 57 | 5.0★ (11) | Granite Bay, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Summit Contractors Inc. | 56 | 4.8★ (5) | Fernley, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Macauley Construction Inc. | 56 | 4.5★ (8) | Placerville | — | — |
The 49 best excavating contractors in Placerville, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in El Dorado Hills, 10 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#3 Chasin' Dirt
Based in Diamond Springs, 5 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Placerville
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 77 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Redding, 14 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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.
Based in Lincoln, 8 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cameron Park, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Granite Bay, 21 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fernley, 16 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Placerville
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Diamond Springs, 6 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cameron Park, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#13 Lenover & Sons
Based in Auburn, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Placerville
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn, 20 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alta Sierra, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Pollock Pines, 16 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#18 LP Earthworks
Based in Alta Sierra, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cameron Park, 5 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Placerville
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincoln, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#22 Junk Responders
Based in Granite Bay, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Antelope, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Auburn, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in El Dorado Hills, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
All 49 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #49, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
Also serving Placerville
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Brushtech Land Management | In Placerville | |
| Collier Excavating Inc. | In Placerville | |
| ETNA Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Fred Dean Construction | 4.3★ (6) | In Placerville |
| Gen 5 Engineering | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| J French Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| JMC Bobcat Services | 5.0★ (2) | In Placerville |
| Kurk Construction | 4.0★ (1) | In Placerville |
| Larry Abel Inc. | 3.0★ (1) | In Placerville |
| Molly Erin Designs Inc. | 4.8★ (14) | In Placerville |
| Mud Springs Tractor Service | In Placerville | |
| Murray Excavating Inc. Backhoe Service, Excavating and General Engineering Contractor | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Nimbus Pond Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Pronesti Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| R & D Excavating | In Placerville | |
| R & D Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Rivard's Earthworks Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Tight access excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Todd Heldt Excavating & Paving | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| White Excavating | 3.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
How we ranked Placerville excavating contractors
We scored 49 Placerville 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 Placerville 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 Placerville: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Placerville?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Placerville, CA is El Dorado Dumpsters with a CR Score of 66/100. It has 5.0★ from 148 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Adrenaline Construction (#2) and Chasin' Dirt (#3) follow. We ranked 49 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Placerville?
ContractorsRanked ranks 49 excavating contractors serving Placerville, CA. 7 of them are based in Placerville; 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 Placerville are open 24/7?
8 ranked excavating contractors in Placerville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Chasin' Dirt (#3), American River Enterprise (#8) and Summit Contractors Inc. (#9). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Placerville work on weekends?
26 of 49 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 19 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are El Dorado Dumpsters (#1), Adrenaline Construction (#2) and Chasin' Dirt (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Placerville excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 49 rated excavating contractors in Placerville is 5.0★, with a median of 8 reviews. El Dorado Dumpsters has the most, 148 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Placerville count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Placerville 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 Placerville
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 49 excavating contractors serving Placerville.
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