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Best Excavating Contractors in South Whittier, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in South Whittier: Green Integrations and Management Inc., CR Score 64/100; 5.0★ from 100 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Applied Earth Works Inc, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 87.

  3. 17

    Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,330 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 87 ranked; ranked #17.

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

87 South Whittier excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 34 are open 24/7, 55 open Saturdays and 49 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 87 rated businesses.

Top 10 excavating contractors in South Whittier at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in South Whittier at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Green Integrations and Management Inc.645.0★ (100)Los Angeles, 17 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Applied Earth Works Inc585.0★ (6)Hemet, 2 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup584.8★ (1,128)Alhambra, 11 mi away24/7—
4Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup584.9★ (417)Commerce, 7 mi away24/7—
5Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup584.9★ (436)Fullerton, 8 mi away24/7—
6Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup574.9★ (375)Rowland Heights, 9 mi away24/7—
7Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup574.9★ (736)Pasadena, 15 mi away24/7—
8Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup574.9★ (380)Westminster, 12 mi away24/7—
9Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup574.9★ (504)Orange, 15 mi away24/7—
10Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup574.9★ (434)Diamond Bar, 14 mi away24/7—

The 87 best excavating contractors in South Whittier, ranked

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

  1. Based in Hemet, 2 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 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 Downey, 7 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 87 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

excavating contractors in South Whittier, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26R3 Contractors533.8★ (13)10 mi
27Herring Trenching Co Inc533.7★ (3)6 mi
28Plumb Rite Plumbing534.9★ (95)17 mi
29Interior Demolition Inc.524.0★ (4)21 mi
30New Generation Tree Care524.9★ (18)8 mi
31Ray Kevin Demolition523.0★ (4)8 mi
32Salsbury Engineering, Inc.525.0★ (7)8 mi
33E & M Trenching Inc524.4★ (5)10 mi
34Lords of Plumbing524.9★ (240)22 mi
35360 Excavating Inc524.2★ (5)13 mi
36United Rentals - Trench Safety525.0★ (6)8 mi
37Central Reclamation523.2★ (5)11 mi
38Lourenco Backhoe, Inc.515.0★ (4)21 mi
39East Canyon Earthworks Inc515.0★ (4)21 mi
40Endrizzi Grading & Excavating513.7★ (3)14 mi
41R J & J Construction Inc513.4★ (10)17 mi
42Bay Cities Paving514.9★ (16)8 mi
43Robert Hall Excavating~Demolition~Grading~ Foundation Drilling504.7★ (12)22 mi
44Bay Cities Paving505.0★ (27)14 mi
45Dreyfuss Grading504.6★ (9)21 mi
46Eagle Rock Heating and Air Conditioning504.7★ (20)16 mi
47Chamberlain Backhoe Service505.0★ (6)11 mi
48Los Angeles CA Tree Service504.7★ (30)20 mi
49Three D Services Co505.0★ (3)20 mi
50B.LA.C Rooter Service504.9★ (36)24 mi

Also serving South Whittier

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.

Unranked excavating contractors serving South Whittier
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
3rs Landscaping LLC5.0★ (4)In South Whittier
A C Angel Marking & Grading3.0★ (2)11 mi
Barraza & Sons5.0★ (2)6 mi
Demolition 4 You5.0★ (2)2 mi
GAS DEMOLITION5.0★ (2)20 mi
Green Earth Landscaping5.0★ (1)In South Whittier
I & G Excavation & Demo5.0★ (2)19 mi
J.V. Landclearing Company Inc.5.0★ (2)17 mi
Jeremy Desatoff Backhoe Services5.0★ (2)2 mi
Mike Cable Skip Loaders Inc5.0★ (1)8 mi
Montiel Ceramic Tile Inc5.0★ (4)In South Whittier
PGL Demolition5.0★ (2)10 mi
Plumbing Perfection and Rooter Services5.0★ (1)8 mi
Premiere Engineering & Grading3.0★ (2)13 mi
RBD Cutting, Grading and Markers5.0★ (2)6 mi
Same Day Air5.0★ (1)In South Whittier
Southern California Construction Development Inc5.0★ (2)8 mi
Staib Backhoe & Excavation2.0★ (2)17 mi
Suncore Demolition, Grading, and Construction - Ontario5.0★ (2)22 mi
Winkler's Excavating & Grading3.0★ (2)19 mi

How we ranked South Whittier excavating contractors

We scored 87 South Whittier 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 Whittier 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 Whittier: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in South Whittier?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in South Whittier, CA is Green Integrations and Management Inc. with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 5.0★ from 100 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Applied Earth Works Inc (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 87 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in South Whittier?

ContractorsRanked ranks 87 excavating contractors serving South Whittier, CA. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

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

34 ranked excavating contractors in South Whittier post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Applied Earth Works Inc (#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 Whittier work on weekends?

55 of 87 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 49 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Green Integrations and Management Inc. (#1), Applied Earth Works Inc (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do South Whittier excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 87 rated excavating contractors in South Whittier is 4.9★, with a median of 10 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,330 reviews, and ranks #17. 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 Whittier count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 87 excavating contractors serving South Whittier.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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