57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in San Bernardino, CA (2026)
42 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in San Bernardino: Bennett Excavation, CR Score 57/100; 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 42.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,330 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 42 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
42 San Bernardino excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 12 are open 24/7, 27 open Saturdays and 20 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 42 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in San Bernardino at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bennett Excavation | 57 | 4.8★ (23) | Crestline, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (495) | Riverside, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (1,330) | Ontario, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Gilstrap Excavating | 56 | 5.0★ (4) | Crestline, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Essential Plumbing Services LLC - Best Plumber in Redlands, CA | 55 | 5.0★ (100) | Calimesa, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Thompson Family Plumbing & Drain | 55 | 4.8★ (1,035) | Hesperia, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.8★ (936) | Corona, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | United Rentals - Trench Safety | 55 | 5.0★ (42) | Riverside, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Bacon Wagner Excavating Inc | 55 | 4.3★ (4) | San Bernardino | — | — |
| 10 | Drilling & Trenching Supply Inc | 53 | 5.0★ (4) | Colton, 6 mi away | — | — |
The 42 best excavating contractors in San Bernardino, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Riverside, 13 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 495 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ontario, 22 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,330 Google reviews, the most in San Bernardino.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crestline, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Calimesa, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 100 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hesperia, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,035 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Corona, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 936 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Riverside, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Bernardino
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ 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 Colton, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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.
#11 TBR Excavation
Based in Hesperia, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Riverside, 18 mi away
52/100CR 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 Riverside, 9 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Rancho Cucamonga, 18 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #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.
Based in Rialto, 5 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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.
Based in Alhambra, 3 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#17 MMC Hernandez
Based in Riverside, 15 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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.
Based in Spring Valley Lake, 8 mi away
51/100CR 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 Highland, 5 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#20 Dakeno Inc
Based in Riverside, 8 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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.
Based in Corona, 22 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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.
Based in Oak Hills, 20 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 78 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Redlands, 7 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Chino, 10 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hesperia, 18 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 42 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #42, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Guerrero Backhoe Services Inc | 49 | 4.0★ (4) | 22 mi |
| 27 | D & S Backhoe Services Inc | 49 | 3.7★ (3) | 20 mi |
| 28 | Diamond Grading, Inc. | 49 | 3.7★ (3) | 13 mi |
| 29 | Main Street Demolition of Moreno Valley | 49 | 5.0★ (13) | 14 mi |
| 30 | Main Street Demolition of Rancho Cucamonga | 48 | 5.0★ (11) | 15 mi |
| 31 | Mendoza Engineering & Construction Inc | 48 | 5.0★ (11) | 17 mi |
| 32 | S-Line Contractors | 48 | 5.0★ (14) | 12 mi |
| 33 | Joshua Grading & Excavating | 47 | 4.1★ (9) | 23 mi |
| 34 | BlackHawk Construction Inc | 47 | 5.0★ (19) | 22 mi |
| 35 | Main Street Demolition of Ontario | 47 | 5.0★ (9) | 19 mi |
| 36 | Desert Construction Services | 46 | 5.0★ (6) | 24 mi |
| 37 | Mike Zarp, Inc. | 46 | 2.8★ (6) | 22 mi |
| 38 | RS Construction Services | 46 | 5.0★ (5) | 11 mi |
| 39 | Delta Trucking, Inc. | 45 | 2.5★ (11) | 8 mi |
| 40 | A&J Septic Services | 45 | 4.8★ (16) | 14 mi |
| 41 | Bonafide Earthworks | 45 | 5.0★ (6) | 11 mi |
| 42 | Central City Enterprises | 44 | 3.6★ (7) | 8 mi |
Also serving San Bernardino
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 San Bernardino excavating contractors
We scored 42 San Bernardino 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 2, 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 San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in San Bernardino?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in San Bernardino, CA is Bennett Excavation with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 42 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in San Bernardino?
ContractorsRanked ranks 42 excavating contractors serving San Bernardino, CA. 1 of them is based in San Bernardino; 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 San Bernardino are open 24/7?
12 ranked excavating contractors in San Bernardino post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) and Gilstrap Excavating (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in San Bernardino work on weekends?
27 of 42 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 20 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Bennett Excavation (#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 San Bernardino excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 42 rated excavating contractors in San Bernardino is 4.9★, with a median of 9 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,330 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 San Bernardino count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 42 excavating contractors serving San Bernardino.
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