58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Stockton, CA (2026)
19 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Stockton: Dirt Movers, CR Score 58/100; 4.4★ from 15 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 19.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,175 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 19 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
19 Stockton excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 19 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Stockton at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dirt Movers | 58 | 4.4★ (15) | Stockton | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.9★ (1,175) | Tracy, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Richards Pumping & Excavating | 55 | 4.2★ (6) | Stockton | — | — |
| 4 | Central Valley Septic Backhoe | 55 | 5.0★ (7) | Lodi, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 54 | 4.9★ (293) | Brentwood, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Clark's Tree Works | 54 | 5.0★ (258) | Modesto, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Wight Excavating & Construction | 52 | 5.0★ (5) | Country Club, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Eddie Bandini & Sons | House & Construction Demolition Contractor, Equipment Hauling in Stockton CA | 51 | 4.0★ (4) | Stockton | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | David T Price Inc | 51 | 5.0★ (4) | Escalon, 15 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Westech Industries Inc | 50 | 4.5★ (10) | Galt, 23 mi away | — | — |
The 19 best excavating contractors in Stockton, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Tracy, 17 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,175 Google reviews, the most in Stockton.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Stockton
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lodi, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brentwood, 22 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 293 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Modesto, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 258 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Country Club, 5 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #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.
#8 Eddie Bandini & Sons | House & Construction Demolition Contractor, Equipment Hauling in Stockton CA
Based in Stockton
51/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Escalon, 15 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Galt, 23 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lodi, 11 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tracy, 19 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ 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 Brentwood, 22 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Discovery Bay, 18 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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.
Based in Modesto, 24 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 77 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Galt, 18 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manteca, 20 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lodi, 13 mi away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oakley, 23 mi away
42/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pressure washing service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Stockton
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 |
|---|---|---|
| All Pro Premium Builders, Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Stockton |
| Canachi Construction Inc. | 5.0★ (5) | In Stockton |
| Edgars Bobcat Service | 5.0★ (1) | In Stockton |
| Flores Excavation and Demolition, Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Stockton |
| G&L Brock Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Stockton |
| Granite Expo | 4.2★ (250) | In Stockton |
| KTJ Design Co | 4.8★ (18) | In Stockton |
| Lennen Commercial Builders | 1.0★ (1) | In Stockton |
| Olsesan Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Stockton |
| Phillips Brothers Fabrication Inc. | 4.9★ (9) | In Stockton |
| Pool Service Stockton | 4.9★ (11) | In Stockton |
| Spediacci Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Stockton |
| STATEWIDE CONSTRUCTION SWEEPING | 4.0★ (3) | In Stockton |
| stockton | 3.0★ (1) | In Stockton |
| Stockton City Roofing | 5.0★ (2) | In Stockton |
| Stockton HVAC & Air conditioning Services | 5.0★ (2) | In Stockton |
| Tile Savers of Stockton | 5.0★ (1) | In Stockton |
| Wall To Wall By Santana | 3.8★ (4) | In Stockton |
| Wardley Industrial | 3.6★ (15) | In Stockton |
| Water Champ | 5.0★ (9) | In Stockton |
How we ranked Stockton excavating contractors
We scored 19 Stockton 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 Stockton 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 Stockton: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Stockton?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Stockton, CA is Dirt Movers with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.4★ from 15 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Richards Pumping & Excavating (#3) follow. We ranked 19 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Stockton?
ContractorsRanked ranks 19 excavating contractors serving Stockton, CA. 3 of them are based in Stockton; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Stockton are open 24/7?
5 ranked excavating contractors in Stockton post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#5) and Clark's Tree Works (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Stockton work on weekends?
9 of 19 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Dirt Movers (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Central Valley Septic Backhoe (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Stockton excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 19 rated excavating contractors in Stockton is 4.8★, with a median of 6 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,175 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Stockton count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Stockton 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 Stockton
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 19 excavating contractors serving Stockton.
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