58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Sacramento, CA (2026)
46 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Sacramento: FTC Land Management, CR Score 58/100; 4.9★ from 40 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Elite Excavation, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 46.
- 3
Most-reviewed: Bonney Plumbing, Sewer, Electrical, Heating & Air, 9,342 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 46 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
46 Sacramento excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 22 open Saturdays and 14 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 46 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Sacramento at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FTC Land Management | 58 | 4.9★ (40) | Roseville, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Elite Excavation | 57 | 5.0★ (16) | Antelope, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Bonney Plumbing, Sewer, Electrical, Heating & Air | 57 | 4.8★ (9,342) | Rancho Cordova, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 4 | Badger Infrastructure Solutions - West Sacramento, CA | 55 | 2.0★ (4) | West Sacramento, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | TP Excavating Services - Trench Digging in Carmichael CA & Mini Excavator Trenching Services | 55 | 5.0★ (7) | Sacramento | Sat | — |
| 6 | AVR Landscape Inc. | 54 | 4.9★ (36) | Sacramento | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Lupton Excavation | 53 | 4.5★ (8) | Sacramento | — | — |
| 8 | Nor-Cal Pipeline Services | 52 | 3.4★ (11) | Roseville, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Sacramento asphalt sealing | 52 | 5.0★ (29) | Sacramento | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Trav-Ex Construction | 52 | 4.7★ (13) | Antelope, 16 mi away | — | — |
The 46 best excavating contractors in Sacramento, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Antelope, 7 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rancho Cordova, 12 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 9,342 Google reviews, the most in Sacramento.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Sacramento, 3 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sacramento
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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.
Based in Sacramento
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sacramento
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Roseville, 18 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sacramento
52/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Antelope, 16 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lincoln, 17 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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.
#12 VanGo Rooter
Based in Sacramento
51/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#13 US Trenchless
Based in Sacramento
51/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 101 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Citrus Heights, 12 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ 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 Cameron Park, 17 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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.
Based in West Sacramento, 4 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Highlands, 9 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 34 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Antelope, 23 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Cameron Park, 8 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Galt, 22 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Woodland, 17 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ 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 El Dorado Hills, 25 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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.
#23 Lund Brothers
Based in Auburn, 22 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Roseville, 15 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Antelope, 21 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscape architect”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 46 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #46, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Mac Industries Inc | 47 | 5.0★ (4) | 19 mi |
| 27 | RedRocks Excavation | 47 | 5.0★ (5) | 21 mi |
| 28 | Western Engineering Contractors Inc | 47 | 4.7★ (13) | 24 mi |
| 29 | Biondi Paving & Engineering | 47 | 4.6★ (11) | In Sacramento |
| 30 | AKG Construction Inc. | 47 | 5.0★ (9) | 8 mi |
| 31 | United Rentals - Trench Safety | 46 | 4.2★ (10) | In Sacramento |
| 32 | Pacific Excavation Inc | 46 | 4.5★ (22) | 15 mi |
| 33 | Nationwide Sun | 46 | 5.0★ (144) | 21 mi |
| 34 | Folsom Asphalt Co | 46 | 5.0★ (12) | 20 mi |
| 35 | Florez Paving | 46 | 3.7★ (12) | In Sacramento |
| 36 | Fat Cat Excavation | 45 | 4.2★ (11) | 16 mi |
| 37 | Zentner Construction Inc. | 44 | 5.0★ (46) | 21 mi |
| 38 | Bush Landscaping | 44 | 4.7★ (14) | 18 mi |
| 39 | Burgess & Sons Construction LLC, ICF Builders | 44 | 5.0★ (7) | 18 mi |
| 40 | Cook Engineering Inc. | 44 | 3.7★ (3) | 13 mi |
| 41 | Custom paving | 43 | 4.8★ (16) | 17 mi |
| 42 | BK Demolition LLC | 43 | 4.3★ (33) | 17 mi |
| 43 | Sierra Asphalt Inc | 42 | 4.3★ (4) | 13 mi |
| 44 | Saunders Landscaping Construction | 42 | 5.0★ (5) | 15 mi |
| 45 | Diamond D General Engineering Inc | 40 | 4.3★ (3) | 23 mi |
| 46 | All Phase Construction | 40 | 4.0★ (4) | 23 mi |
Also serving Sacramento
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 Sacramento excavating contractors
We scored 46 Sacramento 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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Sacramento?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Sacramento, CA is FTC Land Management with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.9★ from 40 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Elite Excavation (#2) and Bonney Plumbing, Sewer, Electrical, Heating & Air (#3) follow. We ranked 46 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Sacramento?
ContractorsRanked ranks 46 excavating contractors serving Sacramento, CA. 9 of them are based in Sacramento; 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 Sacramento are open 24/7?
7 ranked excavating contractors in Sacramento post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are FTC Land Management (#1), Elite Excavation (#2) and Badger Infrastructure Solutions - West Sacramento, CA (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Sacramento work on weekends?
22 of 46 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 14 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are FTC Land Management (#1), Elite Excavation (#2) and Bonney Plumbing, Sewer, Electrical, Heating & Air (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Sacramento excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 46 rated excavating contractors in Sacramento is 4.8★, with a median of 11 reviews. Bonney Plumbing, Sewer, Electrical, Heating & Air has the most, 9,342 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Sacramento count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Sacramento 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 Sacramento
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 46 excavating contractors serving Sacramento.
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