61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 258 Google reviews, the most in Riverbank.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Riverbank, CA (2026)
16 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Riverbank: Clark's Tree Works, CR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 258 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 13
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Eddie Bandini & Sons | House & Construction Demolition Contractor, Equipment Hauling in Stockton CA, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #13 of 16.
- 2
Most-reviewed: Luis Gardening, 121 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 16 ranked after Clark's Tree Works; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
16 Riverbank excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 16 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Riverbank at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clark's Tree Works | 61 | 5.0★ (258) | Modesto, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Luis Gardening | 54 | 4.9★ (121) | Ceres, 13 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | Rivera & Son Earth Moving | 54 | 5.0★ (3) | Oakdale, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Natural Landscaping | 54 | 4.8★ (77) | Modesto, 7 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | David T Price Inc | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | Escalon, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | JMW ENTERPRISE | 53 | 5.0★ (5) | Oakdale, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Copper Sand and Gravel | 53 | 3.3★ (3) | Riverbank | — | — |
| 8 | A-1 Septic Services | 53 | 4.7★ (111) | Modesto, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Leam Backhoe & Underground | 51 | 4.2★ (5) | Hughson, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Richards Pumping & Excavating | 51 | 4.2★ (6) | Stockton, 22 mi away | — | — |
The 16 best excavating contractors in Riverbank, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Ceres, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Oakdale, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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, 7 mi away
54/100CR 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 Escalon, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Oakdale, 5 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Riverbank
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Modesto, 6 mi away
53/100CR 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 Hughson, 12 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Stockton, 22 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ceres, 11 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Country Club, 20 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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.
#13 Eddie Bandini & Sons | House & Construction Demolition Contractor, Equipment Hauling in Stockton CA
Based in Stockton, 14 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ceres, 11 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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.
Based in Turlock, 18 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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
45/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Riverbank
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AAA Backhoe Service | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Anaba Construction Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Badger Infrastructure Solutions - Modesto, CA | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Beacon Heating & Air, LLC | 5.0★ (7) | In Riverbank |
| EJ Franks Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Flores Excavation and Demolition, Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Flores Excavation and Demolition, Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Flores Excavation and Demolition, Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Garrett Thompson Construction INC | 5.0★ (1) | 3 mi |
| Home plus heating and cooling | 5.0★ (9) | In Riverbank |
| Homeplushvac | In Riverbank | |
| JD’S Yard Maintenance | In Riverbank | |
| Mirk Construction | In Riverbank | |
| Modern Heating & Air Conditioning Services Inc | In Riverbank | |
| OnGrade Earthworks | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Platinum General Engineering | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Riverbank Environmental & Demolition | In Riverbank | |
| sw construction & remodels | In Riverbank | |
| Team Horsley | In Riverbank | |
| Watson Backhoe & Septic Install Services | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
How we ranked Riverbank excavating contractors
We scored 16 Riverbank 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 Riverbank 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 Riverbank: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Riverbank?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Riverbank, CA is Clark's Tree Works with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 258 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Luis Gardening (#2) and Rivera & Son Earth Moving (#3) follow. We ranked 16 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Riverbank?
ContractorsRanked ranks 16 excavating contractors serving Riverbank, CA. 1 of them is based in Riverbank; 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 Riverbank are open 24/7?
2 ranked excavating contractors in Riverbank post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Clark's Tree Works (#1) and Eddie Bandini & Sons | House & Construction Demolition Contractor, Equipment Hauling in Stockton CA (#13). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Riverbank work on weekends?
5 of 16 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Clark's Tree Works (#1), Luis Gardening (#2) and Natural Landscaping (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Riverbank excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 16 rated excavating contractors in Riverbank is 4.8★, with a median of 6 reviews. Clark's Tree Works has the most, 258 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 Riverbank count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Riverbank 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 Riverbank
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 16 excavating contractors serving Riverbank.
More excavating contractors and Riverbank pages
Excavating contractors near Riverbank
- Excavating contractors in Oakdale, CA17 ranked
- Excavating contractors in Modesto, CA17 ranked
- Excavating contractors in Salida, CA19 ranked
- Excavating contractors in Ceres, CA14 ranked
- Excavating contractors in Ripon, CA19 ranked
- Excavating contractors in Manteca, CA21 ranked
- Excavating contractors in Turlock, CA16 ranked
- Excavating contractors in Lathrop, CA21 ranked
- Excavating contractors in Patterson, CA14 ranked
- Excavating contractors in Garden Acres, CA17 ranked
Other trades in Riverbank
- Roofers in Riverbank138 ranked
- Plumbers in Riverbank154 ranked
- Electricians in Riverbank83 ranked
- HVAC contractors in Riverbank169 ranked
- General contractors in Riverbank173 ranked
- Painters in Riverbank66 ranked
- Landscapers in Riverbank62 ranked
- Handymen in Riverbank32 ranked
- Kitchen remodelers in Riverbank65 ranked
- Bathroom remodelers in Riverbank68 ranked
- Flooring contractors in Riverbank59 ranked
- Tile installers in Riverbank24 ranked
- Drywall contractors in Riverbank14 ranked
- Concrete contractors in Riverbank83 ranked
- Fence contractors in Riverbank53 ranked
- Deck builders in Riverbank16 ranked
- Siding contractors in Riverbank10 ranked
- Window installers in Riverbank65 ranked
- Gutter installers in Riverbank58 ranked
- Insulation contractors in Riverbank26 ranked
- Solar installers in Riverbank98 ranked
- Garage door repair companies in Riverbank43 ranked
- Foundation repair companies in Riverbank16 ranked
- Tree services in Riverbank67 ranked
- Masonry contractors in Riverbank33 ranked
- Water damage restoration companies in Riverbank57 ranked
- Home builders in Riverbank128 ranked
- Demolition contractors in Riverbank22 ranked
- Window cleaners in Riverbank23 ranked
- Pressure washing companies in Riverbank36 ranked
- Pest control companies in Riverbank73 ranked
- Paving contractors in Riverbank32 ranked
- Auto glass repair shops in Riverbank69 ranked
- Septic service companies in Riverbank30 ranked
- Pool builders in Riverbank84 ranked
- All contractors in Riverbank