Ranked #1 in Temecula
Based in Temecula
61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Temecula, CA (2026)
28 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Temecula: DEVCO Development and Engineering Directional Drilling and Hydro Excavation, CR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Aztec Excavation Inc. & Septic, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 28.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Davis Plumbing & Heating Inc, 97 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 28 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
28 Temecula excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 13 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 28 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Temecula at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DEVCO Development and Engineering Directional Drilling and Hydro Excavation | 61 | 5.0★ (34) | Temecula | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Burchett Grading, Inc. | 60 | 4.5★ (14) | Temecula | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Aztec Excavation Inc. & Septic | 58 | 4.8★ (5) | Murrieta, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Oceanside Excavating Unlimited | 57 | 5.0★ (13) | Camp Pendleton South, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Davis Plumbing & Heating Inc | 56 | 4.7★ (97) | Good Hope, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 6 | Trinity Grading, Inc. | 54 | 3.4★ (5) | Temecula | — | — |
| 7 | Wally Willette Backhoe | 53 | 5.0★ (4) | Wildomar, 11 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Lackey Grading Inc | 53 | 5.0★ (3) | Fallbrook, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Superior Asphalt of Oceanside | 52 | 4.9★ (35) | Escondido, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Last Call Backhoe, LLC | 51 | 5.0★ (4) | Wildomar, 11 mi away | — | — |
The 28 best excavating contractors in Temecula, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Temecula
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Murrieta, 8 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Camp Pendleton South, 21 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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.
Based in Good Hope, 18 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 97 Google reviews, the most in Temecula.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Temecula
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wildomar, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Fallbrook, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Escondido, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wildomar, 11 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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.
#11 Bighorn Grading
Based in Temecula
51/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Menifee, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canyon Lake, 15 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Elsinore, 19 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ 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 Good Hope, 21 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Murrieta, 3 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Camp Pendleton South, 21 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fallbrook, 5 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hemet, 21 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 16 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oceanside, 25 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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.
#21 Classic Homes
Based in Canyon Lake, 7 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Remodeler”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#22 Scorpion Backhoe
Based in Hemet, 17 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Wildomar, 9 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Earth works company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Boise, 10 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Valley Center, 19 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 28 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #28, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Blackheart Building Solutions | 44 | 5.0★ (7) | 20 mi |
| 27 | AirX Utility Surveyors, Inc. | 43 | 3.8★ (10) | 24 mi |
| 28 | Pacific Coast Landscaping | 43 | 5.0★ (3) | 25 mi |
Also serving Temecula
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.
How we ranked Temecula excavating contractors
We scored 28 Temecula 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 Temecula 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 Temecula: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Temecula?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Temecula, CA is DEVCO Development and Engineering Directional Drilling and Hydro Excavation with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Burchett Grading, Inc. (#2) and Aztec Excavation Inc. & Septic (#3) follow. We ranked 28 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Temecula?
ContractorsRanked ranks 28 excavating contractors serving Temecula, CA. 4 of them are based in Temecula; 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 Temecula are open 24/7?
5 ranked excavating contractors in Temecula post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are DEVCO Development and Engineering Directional Drilling and Hydro Excavation (#1), Aztec Excavation Inc. & Septic (#3) and Oceanside Excavating Unlimited (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Temecula work on weekends?
13 of 28 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are DEVCO Development and Engineering Directional Drilling and Hydro Excavation (#1), Burchett Grading, Inc. (#2) and Aztec Excavation Inc. & Septic (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Temecula excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 28 rated excavating contractors in Temecula is 5.0★, with a median of 8 reviews. Davis Plumbing & Heating Inc has the most, 97 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Temecula count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Temecula 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 Temecula
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 28 excavating contractors serving Temecula.
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