19 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in San Luis Obispo: David Crye General Engineering Contractor, Inc., CR Score 57/100; 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): San Paso Enterprises, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #7 of 19.
Most-reviewed: Kritz Excavating & Trucking, Inc, 86 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 19 ranked; ranked #4.
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19 San Luis Obispo excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 19 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Crye General Engineering Contractor, Inc. | 57 | 5.0★ (14) | Morro Bay, 11 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Applied Earthworks Inc | 56 | 4.8★ (4) | San Luis Obispo | — | — |
| 3 | Shiffrar Grading & Excavating, Inc. | 56 | 4.7★ (15) | Atascadero, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Kritz Excavating & Trucking, Inc | 55 | 4.8★ (86) | Paso Robles, 21 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 5 | B P General Engineering & Ed's | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | Los Osos, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Sabovich & Sons Inc. - | 54 | 5.0★ (3) | Arroyo Grande, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | San Paso Enterprises | 53 | 5.0★ (3) | Atascadero, 20 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 8 | Kestrel Landscapes | 53 | 4.9★ (62) | Los Osos, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Ormonde Truck & Tractor | 53 | 5.0★ (3) | Arroyo Grande, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | J B's General Engineering | 51 | 4.0★ (3) | Atascadero, 15 mi away | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 in San Luis Obispo
Based in Morro Bay, 11 mi away
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in San Luis Obispo
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Atascadero, 13 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Paso Robles, 21 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 86 Google reviews, the most in San Luis Obispo.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Osos, 10 mi away
Ranked #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 Arroyo Grande, 12 mi away
Ranked #6 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 Atascadero, 20 mi away
Ranked #7 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 Los Osos, 10 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arroyo Grande, 12 mi away
Ranked #9 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 Atascadero, 15 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ 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 Atascadero, 14 mi away
Ranked #11 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 Atascadero, 13 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Paso Robles, 20 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Templeton, 18 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 29 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grover Beach, 11 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Luis Obispo
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Paso Robles, 25 mi away
Ranked #17 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 Arroyo Grande, 16 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cambria, 16 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Sand & gravel supplier”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
19 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 mi | |
| Aaron Peel Construction, Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Arthurs Contracting Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Borba Tractor Services | 12 mi | |
| Brent Knowles Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Bullard & Sons Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Classic Timber and Earthwork | 19 mi | |
| Coastal Land Services | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Goodfellow Power | In San Luis Obispo | |
| Holloway Earthwork, Inc. | 5 mi | |
| JSB General Engineering | 12 mi | |
| Kevin Bennett Excavating | 14 mi | |
| Lindemans Trucking & Construction | 14 mi | |
| Mark Switzer Excavating | 20 mi | |
| N/S | 13 mi | |
| Ormonde Backhoe Services | 9 mi | |
| S Chaves Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In San Luis Obispo |
| Stalwork | In San Luis Obispo | |
| Viola Construction Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
We scored 19 San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo 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 |