56/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Shafter, CA (2026)
16 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Shafter: Guinn Construction Co, CR Score 56/100; 4.2★ from 16 Google reviews.
- 13
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): A&C Mini Excavator & Hauling Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #13 of 16.
- 3
Most-reviewed: Sturgeon Services International, 21 Google reviews at 4.0★, 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 Shafter excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 1 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.2★ across 16 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Shafter at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guinn Construction Co | 56 | 4.2★ (16) | Bakersfield, 14 mi away | Overall |
| 2 | Golden Construction-Excavation | 55 | 4.3★ (7) | Bakersfield, 9 mi away | — |
| 3 | Sturgeon Services International | 54 | 4.0★ (21) | Bakersfield, 15 mi away | Most reviews |
| 4 | Mr. Backhoe Inc. | 53 | 4.4★ (12) | Bakersfield, 16 mi away | — |
| 5 | Brown's Construction Service, Inc. | 53 | 4.6★ (11) | Bakersfield, 15 mi away | — |
| 6 | Kim Marrs Excavation | 51 | 3.5★ (8) | Bakersfield, 23 mi away | — |
| 7 | Saunders' Backhoe Services | 50 | 4.0★ (3) | Bakersfield, 14 mi away | — |
| 8 | Gilliam & Sons Inc | 50 | 5.0★ (4) | Bakersfield, 12 mi away | — |
| 9 | Kern Pacific Const Co | 50 | 3.6★ (5) | Bakersfield, 13 mi away | — |
| 10 | Lonnie A Cross Land Leveling Inc. | 49 | 5.0★ (4) | Bakersfield, 24 mi away | — |
The 16 best excavating contractors in Shafter, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Bakersfield, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.0★ from 21 Google reviews, the most in Shafter.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield, 23 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield, 14 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Bakersfield, 12 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Bakersfield, 13 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield, 24 mi away
49/100CR 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.
Based in Bakersfield, 14 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.6★ from 13 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield, 13 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.7★ from 12 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield, 21 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield, 10 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield, 14 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#16 Dirt Worx Inc
Based in Bakersfield, 10 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Shafter
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1SOURCE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS, INC | In Shafter | |
| Advantage Fire Sprinklers | In Shafter | |
| Aj’s Handyman Service | In Shafter | |
| Badger Infrastructure Solutions - Bakersfield, CA | In Shafter | |
| BMC Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Browns Backhoe Services Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Cen-Cal Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Shafter |
| Dirt Guys Grading & Excavation | 4.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Excavating Contractor Bakersfield | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Litten's Backhoe Services | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Lonestar West | 10 mi | |
| Lyle J Cheek Construction Services | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Miles Ahead Inc Construction | In Shafter | |
| PW Gillibrand | In Shafter | |
| SecureTrenching | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Sierra Construction & Excvtn | 1.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Sunbelt Rentals Pump Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | In Shafter |
| Trailor's Backhoe Services | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Turman Construction Co Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Valley Tree & Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
How we ranked Shafter excavating contractors
We scored 16 Shafter 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 Shafter 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 Shafter: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Shafter?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Shafter, CA is Guinn Construction Co with a CR Score of 56/100. It has 4.2★ from 16 Google reviews. Golden Construction-Excavation (#2) and Sturgeon Services International (#3) follow. We ranked 16 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Shafter?
ContractorsRanked ranks 16 excavating contractors serving Shafter, CA. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Shafter are open 24/7?
1 ranked excavating contractor in Shafter posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is A&C Mini Excavator & Hauling Services (#13). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Shafter work on weekends?
1 of 16 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is A&C Mini Excavator & Hauling Services (#13). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Shafter excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 16 rated excavating contractors in Shafter is 4.2★, with a median of 6 reviews. Sturgeon Services International has the most, 21 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 Shafter count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Shafter 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 Shafter
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 16 excavating contractors serving Shafter.
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