59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 527 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA (2026)
41 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Rancho Palos Verdes: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 59/100; 4.8★ from 527 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 41.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 940 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 41 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
41 Rancho Palos Verdes excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 14 are open 24/7, 25 open Saturdays and 20 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 41 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Rancho Palos Verdes at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.8★ (527) | Carson, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (691) | Long Beach, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (860) | Inglewood, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | DuoFlo Rooter and Plumbing Services Inc | 56 | 5.0★ (18) | Los Angeles, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.9★ (456) | Los Angeles, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (940) | Los Angeles, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.9★ (417) | Commerce, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.9★ (380) | Westminster, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.9★ (475) | Huntington Beach, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Excavating Contractor Los Angeles | 54 | 5.0★ (15) | Los Angeles, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 41 best excavating contractors in Rancho Palos Verdes, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Long Beach, 12 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 691 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Inglewood, 15 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 860 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Angeles, 19 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Angeles, 18 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 456 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Angeles, 22 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 940 Google reviews, the most in Rancho Palos Verdes.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Commerce, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 417 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Westminster, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 380 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntington Beach, 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 475 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Angeles, 25 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Los Angeles, 16 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 240 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hemet, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntington Beach, 23 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 95 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Torrance, 5 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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.
#15 J Padilla Inc
Based in San Fernando, 10 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#16 Moine Brothers
Based in Carson, 8 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Los Angeles, 17 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Downey, 18 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Carson, 9 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntington Park, 18 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Angeles, 23 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 30 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anaheim, 21 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 18 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Angeles, 21 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#24 ValueMax Rentals
Based in Lomita, 8 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anaheim, 25 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 41 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #41, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Joseph Construction Builders LLC | 48 | 4.8★ (18) | 7 mi |
| 27 | Jimenez Demolition Inc. | 48 | 4.3★ (12) | 10 mi |
| 28 | Theresa Howard Excavation Inc | 47 | 5.0★ (6) | 25 mi |
| 29 | Bay Cities Paving | 47 | 4.9★ (16) | 22 mi |
| 30 | Main Street Demolition of Huntington Beach | 47 | 5.0★ (14) | 22 mi |
| 31 | Shoemaker Demolition | 47 | 5.0★ (25) | 21 mi |
| 32 | J D Demolition and Grading | 46 | 5.0★ (5) | 22 mi |
| 33 | United Rentals - Trench Safety | 46 | 4.9★ (10) | 10 mi |
| 34 | Main Street Demolition of Garden Grove | 46 | 5.0★ (9) | 24 mi |
| 35 | JP Arman Company | 46 | 5.0★ (7) | 16 mi |
| 36 | Schaumberger Demolition Inc. | 45 | 5.0★ (10) | 12 mi |
| 37 | MACADAM Engineering - Asphalt Paving - Concrete Construction & Sealcoating | 45 | 5.0★ (3) | 13 mi |
| 38 | Lovco construction inc | 45 | 4.0★ (3) | 13 mi |
| 39 | Hollander Group Development & Consulting Inc. | 45 | 5.0★ (13) | 18 mi |
| 40 | Turpin Construction | 44 | 3.7★ (6) | 13 mi |
| 41 | C&S Demolition | 43 | 5.0★ (7) | 21 mi |
Also serving Rancho Palos Verdes
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.
How we ranked Rancho Palos Verdes excavating contractors
We scored 41 Rancho Palos Verdes 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 Rancho Palos Verdes 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 Rancho Palos Verdes: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Rancho Palos Verdes?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.8★ from 527 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 41 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Rancho Palos Verdes?
ContractorsRanked ranks 41 excavating contractors serving Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Rancho Palos Verdes are open 24/7?
14 ranked excavating contractors in Rancho Palos Verdes post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Rancho Palos Verdes work on weekends?
25 of 41 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 20 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Rancho Palos Verdes excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 41 rated excavating contractors in Rancho Palos Verdes is 4.9★, with a median of 14 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 940 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 Rancho Palos Verdes count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Rancho Palos Verdes 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 Rancho Palos Verdes
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 41 excavating contractors serving Rancho Palos Verdes.
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