59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Salinas, CA (2026)
16 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Salinas: JM Paving, Excavating & Underground Engineering, CR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 16.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 245 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 16 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
16 Salinas excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 16 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Salinas at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JM Paving, Excavating & Underground Engineering | 59 | 5.0★ (15) | Seaside, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | BG Excavation & Grading Inc. | 59 | 5.0★ (6) | Salinas | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.9★ (245) | Watsonville, 19 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 4 | Coastal Paving & Excavating | 54 | 5.0★ (36) | Monterey, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Coastal Paving & Excavating Inc. | 54 | 5.0★ (61) | Monterey, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Barco Construction | 51 | 5.0★ (4) | Hollister, 21 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Coastal Pipeline Inc. | 51 | 5.0★ (25) | Seaside, 12 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Freedom Earthworks | 50 | 5.0★ (24) | Aptos, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Kristich-Monterey Pipe Co | 50 | 5.0★ (4) | Interlaken, 16 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | The Mark Rood Company | 50 | 5.0★ (3) | Watsonville, 23 mi away | Sat | — |
The 16 best excavating contractors in Salinas, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Salinas
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Watsonville, 19 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 245 Google reviews, the most in Salinas.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monterey, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Monterey, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hollister, 21 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Seaside, 12 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aptos, 20 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Interlaken, 16 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Watsonville, 23 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Hollister, 21 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Watsonville, 19 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monterey, 11 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aptos, 25 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aptos, 22 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aptos, 24 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Salinas
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5Star Plumbing Express | 5.0★ (4) | In Salinas |
| 5Star Plumbing Salinas | 5.0★ (4) | In Salinas |
| Ark Jj Roofing, Inc. | 5.0★ (4) | In Salinas |
| Clark's Construction | 1.0★ (2) | In Salinas |
| COUNTY VIEW ROOFING | In Salinas | |
| Cypress Point Construction, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Salinas |
| Engler Construction Co. Inc. | In Salinas | |
| George Pedrazzi Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Salinas |
| Granite Construction Co | 5.0★ (1) | In Salinas |
| Josh Gates Construction & Fencing | In Salinas | |
| MENRA BUILDERS, INC | 3.0★ (2) | In Salinas |
| Pacific Valley Door and Window Salinas, CA | 5.0★ (2) | In Salinas |
| Precision Construction and Property Damage Mitigation | 5.0★ (3) | In Salinas |
| Robles General Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Salinas |
| Salinas & R Plumbing INC | 5.0★ (5) | In Salinas |
| Salinas HVAC Heating & Cooling Repair | In Salinas | |
| Salinas Insulation | 5.0★ (4) | In Salinas |
| Salinas Paint & Finish Company | 5.0★ (1) | In Salinas |
| TEAM O CONSTRUCTION CO | In Salinas | |
| Tractor Bob's Excavating & Grdng | In Salinas |
How we ranked Salinas excavating contractors
We scored 16 Salinas 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 Salinas 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 Salinas: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Salinas?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Salinas, CA is JM Paving, Excavating & Underground Engineering with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. BG Excavation & Grading Inc. (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 16 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Salinas?
ContractorsRanked ranks 16 excavating contractors serving Salinas, CA. 1 of them is based in Salinas; 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 Salinas are open 24/7?
2 ranked excavating contractors in Salinas post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are JM Paving, Excavating & Underground Engineering (#1) 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 Salinas work on weekends?
7 of 16 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are JM Paving, Excavating & Underground Engineering (#1), BG Excavation & Grading Inc. (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Salinas excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 16 rated excavating contractors in Salinas is 5.0★, with a median of 11 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 245 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 Salinas count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Salinas 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 Salinas
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 16 excavating contractors serving Salinas.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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