63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 310 Google reviews, the most in Shasta Lake.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Shasta Lake, CA (2026)
27 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Shasta Lake: Axner Excavating Inc., CR Score 63/100; 4.6★ from 310 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Oilar Land Management & General Engineering, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 27.
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Most-reviewed: Koza’s Junk Removal & Dumpsters, 142 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 27 ranked after Axner Excavating Inc.; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
27 Shasta Lake excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 10 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 27 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Shasta Lake at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Axner Excavating Inc. | 63 | 4.6★ (310) | Redding, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Oilar Land Management & General Engineering | 61 | 5.0★ (75) | Redding, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Lee One Construction | 61 | 5.0★ (28) | Redding, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Koza’s Junk Removal & Dumpsters | 57 | 5.0★ (142) | Redding, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 5 | GK Excavating | 55 | 5.0★ (9) | Redding, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Red White And Dirt Excavating | 55 | 5.0★ (16) | Red Bluff, 12 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Bergstrom Excavating & Grading | 55 | 5.0★ (9) | Redding, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Ray Excavating and Grading | 55 | 5.0★ (44) | Redding, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Sunrise Excavating Paving & Landscape Supplies | 54 | 4.6★ (44) | Redding, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Eddie Axner Construction | 54 | 4.4★ (27) | Redding, 11 mi away | — | — |
The 27 best excavating contractors in Shasta Lake, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Redding, 10 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Redding, 9 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Redding, 7 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 142 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Redding, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Red Bluff, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Redding, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Redding, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Redding, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Redding, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Redding, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ 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 Anderson, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Redding, 8 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ 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 Redding, 8 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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.
#15 SNL Group, Inc.
Based in Redding, 8 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anderson, 17 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#17 Meyers Earthwork
Based in Anderson, 14 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ 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 Redding, 7 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Redding, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Redding, 21 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Redding, 4 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Redding, 18 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Redding, 4 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#24 JSH, Inc
Based in Redding, 10 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Redding, 7 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 27 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #27, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Perrin Construction, Inc. | 44 | 3.3★ (13) | 12 mi |
| 27 | McNeil Construction | 44 | 5.0★ (11) | 22 mi |
Also serving Shasta Lake
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Peaks Roofing Llc | In Shasta Lake | |
| 3D Construction | 5.0★ (3) | In Shasta Lake |
| Baugh Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Burgin Remodels And Renovations | 5.0★ (9) | In Shasta Lake |
| Concrete Construction Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Decked Out Construction | 5.0★ (8) | In Shasta Lake |
| E C Paving | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| EC Paving | 5.0★ (1) | In Shasta Lake |
| Foley Contracting LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| G R Excavating | 4.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Get it Done Electrical Solar | In Shasta Lake | |
| Hoy & Sons | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Isringhausen Paving and Grading | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Jones Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Shasta Lake |
| Lakmann Construction - Redding General Contractor | 4 mi | |
| Lonesome Dove Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| North Woods Excavating, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Northstate Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Tim May Construction | In Shasta Lake | |
| Zuta1 Services | 5.0★ (14) | In Shasta Lake |
How we ranked Shasta Lake excavating contractors
We scored 27 Shasta Lake 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 Shasta Lake 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 Shasta Lake: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Shasta Lake?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Shasta Lake, CA is Axner Excavating Inc. with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.6★ from 310 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Oilar Land Management & General Engineering (#2) and Lee One Construction (#3) follow. We ranked 27 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Shasta Lake?
ContractorsRanked ranks 27 excavating contractors serving Shasta Lake, CA. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Shasta Lake are open 24/7?
2 ranked excavating contractors in Shasta Lake post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Oilar Land Management & General Engineering (#2) and Lee One Construction (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Shasta Lake work on weekends?
10 of 27 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Axner Excavating Inc. (#1), Oilar Land Management & General Engineering (#2) and Lee One Construction (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Shasta Lake excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 27 rated excavating contractors in Shasta Lake is 5.0★, with a median of 9 reviews. Axner Excavating Inc. has the most, 310 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Shasta Lake count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Shasta Lake 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 Shasta Lake
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 27 excavating contractors serving Shasta Lake.
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