Skip to content
ContractorsRanked

Best Excavating Contractors in Solana Beach, CA (2026)

42 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Solana Beach: Oceanside Excavating Unlimited, CR Score 56/100; 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): McDonnell Bobcat Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 42.

  3. 4

    Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup of El Cajon, 353 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 42 ranked; ranked #4.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

42 Solana Beach excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 10 are open 24/7, 28 open Saturdays and 19 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 42 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Encinitas ranking. See Excavating contractors in Encinitas

Top 10 excavating contractors in Solana Beach at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Solana Beach at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Oceanside Excavating Unlimited565.0★ (13)Camp Pendleton South, 17 mi away24/7Overall
2McDonnell Bobcat Services565.0★ (3)San Diego, 7 mi away24/7Emergencies
3CHURCH JOHNSTON GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION555.0★ (3)San Diego, 9 mi away24/7—
4Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup of El Cajon554.7★ (353)El Cajon, 22 mi away24/7Most reviews
5Dirt Wurx555.0★ (13)Santee, 15 mi awaySat · Sun—
6Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup of San Diego534.5★ (111)San Diego, 17 mi away24/7—
7San Diego Excavations525.0★ (5)Spring Valley, 24 mi away24/7—
8Easy Flow Sewer & Drain Cleaning San Diego524.8★ (42)San Diego, 17 mi away24/7—
9Estates Tree Service514.8★ (58)Ramona, 23 mi away24/7—
10Hydro Excavation San Diego515.0★ (3)San Diego, 10 mi away24/7—

The 42 best excavating contractors in Solana Beach, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  2. #2 McDonnell Bobcat Services

    Based in San Diego, 7 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    10455 Sorrento Valley Rd UNIT 202, San Diego, CA 92121
    View profile for McDonnell Bobcat Services(619) 708-4928

  5. #5 Dirt Wurx

    Based in Santee, 15 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 7 AM–5 PM
    View profile for Dirt Wurx(619) 817-7941

  7. #7 San Diego Excavations

    Based in Spring Valley, 24 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 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.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3805 El Canto Dr, Spring Valley, CA 91977
    View profile for San Diego Excavations(619) 708-4928

  9. #9 Estates Tree Service

    Based in Ramona, 23 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 58 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 58 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1251 Olive St, Ramona, CA 92065
    View profile for Estates Tree Service(760) 440-9138

  10. #10 Hydro Excavation San Diego

    Based in San Diego, 10 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    6920 Miramar Rd #118, San Diego, CA 92121
    View profile for Hydro Excavation San Diego(949) 518-3559

  12. #12 24/7 Drain Rooter, Inc.

    Based in Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, 15 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    • Emergency service
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–5 PM
    View profile for 24/7 Drain Rooter, Inc.(619) 204-9375

  15. #15 Cats Excavating Inc

    Based in San Diego, 21 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    1944 54th St, San Diego, CA 92105
    View profile for Cats Excavating Inc(619) 264-4125

  16. #16 Whillock Contracting Inc

    Based in El Cajon, 22 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.4★ from 12 Google reviews
    Address
    346 Front St, El Cajon, CA 92020
    View profile for Whillock Contracting Inc(619) 579-0700

  17. #17 Energy Excavations

    Based in Oceanside, 14 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Utility contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 5 AM–5 PM · Sat 6 AM–3:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1474 Moreno St, Oceanside, CA 92054
    View profile for Energy Excavations(619) 530-8449

  18. #18 J B Dirtworks Inc.

    Based in Santee, 20 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10159 Buena Vista Ave, Santee, CA 92071
    View profile for J B Dirtworks Inc.(619) 938-4865

  19. #19 Aycon Inc Demolition Company

    Based in Carlsbad, 10 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
    Address
    3145 Tiger Run Ct STE 104, Carlsbad, CA 92010
    View profile for Aycon Inc Demolition Company(858) 531-2312

  20. #20 Lackey Grading Inc

    Based in Fallbrook, 24 mi away

    48/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    3004 Olive Hill Rd, Fallbrook, CA 92028
    View profile for Lackey Grading Inc(760) 728-2981

  21. #21 Danner's Bobcat Services

    Based in Spring Valley, 24 mi away

    48/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    9158 Rosedale Dr, Spring Valley, CA 91977
    View profile for Danner's Bobcat Services(619) 466-1922

  24. #24 Harrison Brothers

    Based in Mira Mesa, 12 mi away

    47/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–8:30 PM
    View profile for Harrison Brothers

  25. #25 H.I.G Contractors

    Based in Carlsbad, 5 mi away

    47/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    View profile for H.I.G Contractors(760) 349-2322

How we ranked Solana Beach excavating contractors

We scored 42 Solana Beach 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Solana Beach data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Excavating contractors in Solana Beach: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Solana Beach?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Solana Beach, CA is Oceanside Excavating Unlimited with a CR Score of 56/100. It has 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. McDonnell Bobcat Services (#2) and CHURCH JOHNSTON GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION (#3) follow. We ranked 42 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Solana Beach?

ContractorsRanked ranks 42 excavating contractors serving Solana Beach, CA. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which excavating contractors in Solana Beach are open 24/7?

10 ranked excavating contractors in Solana Beach post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Oceanside Excavating Unlimited (#1), McDonnell Bobcat Services (#2) and CHURCH JOHNSTON GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION (#3). 24/7 Drain Rooter, Inc. (#12) also lists emergency service. Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Solana Beach work on weekends?

28 of 42 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 19 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Oceanside Excavating Unlimited (#1), McDonnell Bobcat Services (#2) and CHURCH JOHNSTON GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Solana Beach excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 42 rated excavating contractors in Solana Beach is 5.0★, with a median of 7 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup of El Cajon has the most, 353 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Solana Beach count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Solana Beach 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 Solana Beach

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 42 excavating contractors serving Solana Beach.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

More excavating contractors and Solana Beach pages

Other trades in Solana Beach