60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Best Excavating Contractors in Santa Paula, CA (2026)
14 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Santa Paula: Gallagher Company Inc., CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): R. Meier Construction, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 14.
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Most-reviewed: Marcos Landscape & Hardscape, 19 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 14 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
14 Santa Paula excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 14 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Santa Paula at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gallagher Company Inc. | 60 | 5.0★ (7) | Thousand Oaks, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Travis Agricultural Construction | 59 | 5.0★ (7) | Ventura, 8 mi away | Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | R. Meier Construction | 58 | 5.0★ (3) | Ojai, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | EARTH & OAK ENGINEERING | 57 | 5.0★ (3) | Camarillo, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Marcos Landscape & Hardscape | 57 | 5.0★ (19) | Moorpark, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 6 | Sharma General Engineering | 57 | 4.8★ (8) | Moorpark, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | EAB Earthworks Inc. | 55 | 5.0★ (9) | Thousand Oaks, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | United Rentals - Trench Safety | 55 | 5.0★ (6) | Ventura, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Main Street Demolition of Oxnard | 54 | 5.0★ (11) | Burbank, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | SRD Demolition | 53 | 5.0★ (4) | Simi Valley, 17 mi away | — | — |
The 14 best excavating contractors in Santa Paula, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Ventura, 8 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Ojai, 12 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Camarillo, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Moorpark, 22 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, the most in Santa Paula.
Based in Moorpark, 12 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Thousand Oaks, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews.
Based in Ventura, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Burbank, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews.
#10 SRD Demolition
Based in Simi Valley, 17 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 in Ventura, 7 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based in Thousand Oaks, 14 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.
#13 Kenstruction Inc
Based in Camarillo, 9 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews.
Based in Oxnard, 11 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 9 Google reviews.
Also serving Santa Paula
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 805 Land Management Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| AAA Grinding & Trenching Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Ambient Electric Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| California Hazmat Disposal | In Santa Paula | |
| Channel Islands Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Clear Path Garage Door Repair | 5.0★ (5) | In Santa Paula |
| Dale's Backhoe & Engineering | 4.0★ (1) | In Santa Paula |
| Goodwin Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Laser Leveling Services | In Santa Paula | |
| On Point Striping | In Santa Paula | |
| R B Backhoe Services Inc | 8 mi | |
| Richard A Reed Backhoe Services | 11 mi | |
| Sanchez Earthworks | 1.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Santa Paula Heating and Air | 5.0★ (7) | In Santa Paula |
| Spider Worx Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| T A Staben Inc | 11 mi | |
| The Bearded Charro | In Santa Paula | |
| Valverde Construction Co | In Santa Paula | |
| VenMor Asphalt Maintenance | 5.0★ (5) | In Santa Paula |
| Zenith Garage Door Repair Santa Paula | 5.0★ (6) | In Santa Paula |
How we ranked Santa Paula excavating contractors
We scored 14 Santa Paula 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 4, 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 Santa Paula 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 Santa Paula: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Santa Paula?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Santa Paula, CA is Gallagher Company Inc. with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Travis Agricultural Construction (#2) and R. Meier Construction (#3) follow. We ranked 14 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 4, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Santa Paula?
ContractorsRanked ranks 14 excavating contractors serving Santa Paula, CA. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Santa Paula are open 24/7?
4 ranked excavating contractors in Santa Paula post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Gallagher Company Inc. (#1), R. Meier Construction (#3) and Marcos Landscape & Hardscape (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Santa Paula work on weekends?
8 of 14 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Gallagher Company Inc. (#1), R. Meier Construction (#3) and EARTH & OAK ENGINEERING (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Santa Paula excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 14 rated excavating contractors in Santa Paula is 5.0★, with a median of 7 reviews. Marcos Landscape & Hardscape has the most, 19 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 Santa Paula count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Santa Paula 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 Santa Paula
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 14 excavating contractors serving Santa Paula.
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