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Best Excavating Contractors in Riverside, CA (2026)

47 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Riverside: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 60/100; 4.8★ from 495 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 47.

  3. 5

    Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,330 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 47 ranked; ranked #5.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

47 Riverside excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 10 are open 24/7, 26 open Saturdays and 17 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 47 rated businesses.

Top 10 excavating contractors in Riverside at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Riverside at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup604.8★ (495)Riverside24/7Overall
2Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup584.8★ (936)Corona, 12 mi away24/7Emergencies
3United Rentals - Trench Safety575.0★ (42)Riverside——
4Brueske Grading, Inc.575.0★ (6)RiversideSat · Sun · Evenings—
5Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup574.8★ (1,330)Ontario, 18 mi away24/7Most reviews
6Essential Plumbing Services LLC - Best Plumber in Redlands, CA565.0★ (100)Calimesa, 5 mi away24/7—
7R & S Madrigal Grading Construction555.0★ (3)Riverside——
8MMC Hernandez543.8★ (4)RiversideSat—
9Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup544.9★ (434)Diamond Bar, 24 mi away24/7—
10Bennett Excavation544.8★ (23)Crestline, 21 mi awaySat · Sun—

The 47 best excavating contractors in Riverside, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  4. #4 Brueske Grading, Inc.

    Based in Riverside

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 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.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
    Address
    3410 La Sierra Ave, Riverside, CA 92503
    View profile for Brueske Grading, Inc.(951) 780-0750

  8. #8 MMC Hernandez

    Based in Riverside

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.8★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 6:30 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    9507 58th St, Riverside, CA 92509
    View profile for MMC Hernandez(951) 681-1337

  10. #10 Bennett Excavation

    Based in Crestline, 21 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–5:30 PM
    Address
    290 Spruce Dr, Crestline, CA 92325
    View profile for Bennett Excavation(909) 338-2609

  12. #12 Gilstrap Excavating

    Based in Crestline, 20 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 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.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Gilstrap Excavating(951) 500-2288

  13. #13 Elite Bobcat Services Inc

    Based in Corona, 10 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8:30 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1345 Quarry St Unit 101, Corona, CA 92879
    View profile for Elite Bobcat Services Inc(951) 279-6869

  14. #14 Plumb Rite Plumbing

    Based in Rancho Cucamonga, 15 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 65 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 65 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    9495 E 9th St STE E, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
    View profile for Plumb Rite Plumbing(909) 945-2887

  16. #16 Dakeno Inc

    Based in Riverside

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6021 Tarragona Dr, Riverside, CA 92509
    View profile for Dakeno Inc(951) 686-6608

  17. #17 Diamond Grading, Inc.

    Based in Riverside

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–3:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4043 Avon St, Riverside, CA 92509
    View profile for Diamond Grading, Inc.(951) 200-5060

  19. #19 S-Line Contractors

    Based in Riverside

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3610 Central Ave #400, Riverside, CA 92506
    View profile for S-Line Contractors(951) 502-5282

  21. #21 J K Excavation & Grading

    Based in Rialto, 10 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    541 W Rialto Ave, Rialto, CA 92376
    View profile for J K Excavation & Grading(909) 357-1800

  23. #23 Three D Services Co

    Based in Pomona, 20 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    1616 E 7th St, Pomona, CA 91766
    View profile for Three D Services Co(626) 443-0505

  24. #24 Mike Zarp, Inc.

    Based in Corona, 11 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 2.8★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1055 E 3rd St, Corona, CA 92879
    View profile for Mike Zarp, Inc.(909) 946-7017

All 47 excavating contractors

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #47, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.

excavating contractors in Riverside, ranks 26 to 47
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Main Street Demolition of Moreno Valley495.0★ (13)12 mi
27Osment Grading & Excavating493.7★ (3)19 mi
28R J & J Construction Inc493.4★ (10)23 mi
29BlackHawk Construction Inc495.0★ (19)17 mi
30Wally Willette Backhoe495.0★ (4)24 mi
31A&J Septic Services494.8★ (16)In Riverside
32Bacon Wagner Excavating Inc484.3★ (4)24 mi
33Total Build & Remodel LLC484.5★ (6)20 mi
34Main Street Demolition of Ontario485.0★ (9)13 mi
35Main Street Demolition of Rancho Cucamonga485.0★ (11)15 mi
36Main Street Demolition of San Bernardino485.0★ (9)14 mi
37A-Drain-Man Plumbing484.0★ (4)14 mi
38Dynamic Backhoe Service485.0★ (3)20 mi
39The Concrete Bro - Concrete Contractor485.0★ (25)17 mi
40Delta Trucking, Inc.472.5★ (11)In Riverside
41Clark & Sons Contracting Corporation473.0★ (4)20 mi
42Last Call Backhoe, LLC475.0★ (4)24 mi
43Central City Enterprises473.6★ (7)In Riverside
44Blackline Operations LLC, DBA; Blackline Dirt And Demo465.0★ (39)20 mi
45RS Construction Services445.0★ (5)18 mi
46Bonafide Earthworks425.0★ (6)22 mi
47Superior Asphalt Services425.0★ (3)25 mi

Also serving Riverside

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.

Unranked excavating contractors serving Riverside
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Ace Handyman Services Riverside5.0★ (9)In Riverside
Ace Stripping3.0★ (4)In Riverside
Anderson Contracting Solutions5.0★ (10)In Riverside
Budget Kitchen Remodel Riverside5.0★ (3)In Riverside
Champion Kitchen Remodeling5.0★ (3)In Riverside
ClearLine Plumbing Jurupa Valley5.0★ (10)In Riverside
CMW Custom Mobile Welding C-60 Contractor5.0★ (25)In Riverside
Cress construction and remodeling inc5.0★ (35)In Riverside
Holloway Air Systems4.9★ (144)In Riverside
Inland Concrete Riverside5.0★ (7)In Riverside
Major HVAC Repair Riverside5.0★ (4)In Riverside
One Demolition and Restoration5.0★ (8)In Riverside
Premier Construction5.0★ (7)In Riverside
Quality Concrete Riverside5.0★ (3)In Riverside
Riverside ADU Construction5.0★ (7)In Riverside
Riverside Drywall Masters5.0★ (5)In Riverside
Riverside Stucco & Plastering5.0★ (5)In Riverside
Roofing Service Inc5.0★ (3)In Riverside
SoCal connect concrete company Riverside5.0★ (6)In Riverside
THE KITCHEN REMODELING GUYS LLC5.0★ (10)In Riverside

How we ranked Riverside excavating contractors

We scored 47 Riverside 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Riverside data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Excavating contractors in Riverside: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Riverside?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Riverside, CA is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.8★ from 495 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and United Rentals - Trench Safety (#3) follow. We ranked 47 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Riverside?

ContractorsRanked ranks 47 excavating contractors serving Riverside, CA. 12 of them are based in Riverside; 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 Riverside are open 24/7?

10 ranked excavating contractors in Riverside 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 (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Riverside work on weekends?

26 of 47 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 17 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Brueske Grading, Inc. (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Riverside excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 47 rated excavating contractors in Riverside is 4.9★, with a median of 7 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,330 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Riverside count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Riverside 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 Riverside

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 47 excavating contractors serving Riverside.

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