63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, the most in Tulare.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Tulare, CA (2026)
13 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Tulare: Got Junk, CR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Exterra Construction Inc, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 13.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Todd Companies, 39 Google reviews at 3.4★, the most of 13 ranked after Got Junk; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
13 Tulare excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 13 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Tulare at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Got Junk | 63 | 5.0★ (46) | Corcoran, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Exterra Construction Inc | 58 | 5.0★ (7) | Porterville, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Cardoza Company | 56 | 4.4★ (9) | Tulare | Sat | — |
| 4 | Lambert Backhoe | 56 | 4.8★ (6) | Tulare | — | — |
| 5 | Todd Companies | 54 | 3.4★ (39) | Visalia, 10 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 6 | Vollmer Excavation | 53 | 5.0★ (13) | Porterville, 16 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Wood Brothers Inc | 53 | 4.9★ (14) | Lemoore, 25 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Andrews Backhoe Service | 52 | 4.0★ (4) | Tulare | — | — |
| 9 | Bola | 50 | 5.0★ (7) | Tulare | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Dunn's Inc. | 50 | 4.0★ (24) | Visalia, 9 mi away | Sat | — |
The 13 best excavating contractors in Tulare, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Porterville, 5 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Tulare
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tulare
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Visalia, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Porterville, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Lemoore, 25 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Tulare
52/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#9 Bola
Based in Tulare
50/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 Dunn's Inc.
Based in Visalia, 9 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.0★ from 24 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Exeter, 15 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate developer”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#12 Taylor Farms
Based in Hanford, 14 mi away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Hanford, 17 mi away
42/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.0★ from 6 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Tulare
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ASF CONSTRUCTION INC | In Tulare | |
| Ash Mountain Engineering | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Blueline Construction Coatings | In Tulare | |
| BlueStone Roofing | In Tulare | |
| Cal West Engineering, Inc. | 5 mi | |
| Central Valley Contracting | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Clean My Drive By 5 | 5.0★ (2) | In Tulare |
| Dave's Backhoe Services | 3.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| De Avila Construction | In Tulare | |
| Duarte Excavating & Pumping | 3.0★ (2) | In Tulare |
| Foothill Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| Galante Bros, Inc Grading & Paving | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| George Cota Construction | In Tulare | |
| HAAKER UNDERGROUND | In Tulare | |
| Holloway Construction, Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Mark Hoffman General Engineering | In Tulare | |
| Redwood Electric Co. | 5.0★ (1) | In Tulare |
| Tulare Drywall Pros | 5.0★ (1) | In Tulare |
| Vander Weerd General | 5.0★ (1) | In Tulare |
| Vida vos darye | In Tulare |
How we ranked Tulare excavating contractors
We scored 13 Tulare 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 Tulare 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 Tulare: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Tulare?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Tulare, CA is Got Junk with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Exterra Construction Inc (#2) and Cardoza Company (#3) follow. We ranked 13 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Tulare?
ContractorsRanked ranks 13 excavating contractors serving Tulare, CA. 4 of them are based in Tulare; 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 Tulare are open 24/7?
2 ranked excavating contractors in Tulare post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Got Junk (#1) and Exterra Construction Inc (#2). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Tulare work on weekends?
5 of 13 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Got Junk (#1), Exterra Construction Inc (#2) and Cardoza Company (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Tulare excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 13 rated excavating contractors in Tulare is 4.8★, with a median of 7 reviews. Got Junk has the most, 46 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Tulare count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Tulare 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 Tulare
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 13 excavating contractors serving Tulare.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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