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Best Excavating Contractors in South Gate, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in South Gate: Green Integrations and Management Inc., CR Score 66/100; 5.0★ from 100 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 80.

  3. 3

    Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,128 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 80 ranked; ranked #3.

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

80 South Gate excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 29 are open 24/7, 54 open Saturdays and 45 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 80 rated businesses.

Top 10 excavating contractors in South Gate at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in South Gate at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Green Integrations and Management Inc.665.0★ (100)Los Angeles, 12 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup594.9★ (417)Commerce, 4 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup594.8★ (1,128)Alhambra, 9 mi away24/7Most reviews
4Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup594.8★ (860)Inglewood, 9 mi away24/7—
5DuoFlo Rooter and Plumbing Services Inc585.0★ (18)Los Angeles, 10 mi away24/7—
6Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup584.8★ (940)Los Angeles, 12 mi away24/7—
7Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup584.9★ (736)Pasadena, 14 mi away24/7—
8Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup584.9★ (682)Glendale, 14 mi away24/7—
9Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup574.8★ (691)Long Beach, 13 mi away24/7—
10Excavating Contractor Los Angeles575.0★ (15)Los Angeles, 13 mi away24/7—

The 80 best excavating contractors in South Gate, ranked

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

  1. Based in Hemet, 10 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3292 E Florida Ave A, Hemet, CA 92544
  2. Based in Los Angeles, 12 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 240 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 240 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun 8 AM–4 PM
    Address
    5301 Beethoven St Ste 133, Los Angeles, CA 90066
  3. Based in Huntington Park, 1 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–3 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3029 Hope St, Huntington Park, CA 90255
  4. Based in Los Angeles, 3 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 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.

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    830 E 75th St, Los Angeles, CA 90001
  5. Based in Downey, 5 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 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.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    13203 Barlin Ave, Downey, CA 90242

Excavating contractors ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 80 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

excavating contractors in South Gate, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Central Reclamation543.2★ (5)4 mi
27Interior Demolition Inc.534.0★ (4)18 mi
28Los Angeles CA Tree Service524.7★ (30)11 mi
29Plumb Rite Plumbing524.9★ (95)22 mi
30Bay Cities Paving524.9★ (16)4 mi
31New Generation Tree Care514.9★ (18)13 mi
32Robert Hall Excavating~Demolition~Grading~ Foundation Drilling514.7★ (12)19 mi
33Theresa Howard Excavation Inc515.0★ (6)10 mi
34Eagle Rock Heating and Air Conditioning514.7★ (20)13 mi
35R3 Contractors513.8★ (13)19 mi
36Logical Rooter Services515.0★ (42)22 mi
37Herring Trenching Co Inc503.7★ (3)16 mi
38Alpha Structural Inc.504.7★ (30)12 mi
39Salsbury Engineering, Inc.505.0★ (7)16 mi
40United Rentals - Trench Safety505.0★ (6)15 mi
41Moine Brothers502.3★ (19)13 mi
42Ray Kevin Demolition503.0★ (4)18 mi
43Mike Drews Construction Co Inc505.0★ (3)13 mi
44Bay Cities Paving Inc495.0★ (28)12 mi
45Endrizzi Grading & Excavating493.7★ (3)21 mi
46J Padilla Inc492.7★ (3)20 mi
47Bay Cities Paving485.0★ (27)23 mi
48Demo Leaders485.0★ (20)20 mi
49ValueMax Rentals485.0★ (36)12 mi
50Cordova Construction Services, Inc484.6★ (37)23 mi

Also serving South Gate

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.

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Martin ElectricIn South Gate
Premier South Gate Insulation5.0★ (1)In South Gate
Quilvex CrestIn South Gate
Rhino ConstructionIn South Gate
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How we ranked South Gate excavating contractors

We scored 80 South Gate 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 South Gate 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 South Gate: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in South Gate?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in South Gate, CA is Green Integrations and Management Inc. with a CR Score of 66/100. It has 5.0★ from 100 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 80 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in South Gate?

ContractorsRanked ranks 80 excavating contractors serving South Gate, CA. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which excavating contractors in South Gate are open 24/7?

29 ranked excavating contractors in South Gate post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in South Gate work on weekends?

54 of 80 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 45 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Green Integrations and Management Inc. (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do South Gate excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 80 rated excavating contractors in South Gate is 4.9★, with a median of 13 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,128 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 South Gate count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the South Gate 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 South Gate

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 80 excavating contractors serving South Gate.

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