58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 258 Google reviews, the most in Turlock.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Turlock, CA (2026)
16 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Turlock: Clark's Tree Works, CR Score 58/100; 5.0★ from 258 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Most-reviewed: Luis Gardening, 121 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 16 ranked after Clark's Tree Works; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
16 Turlock excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 16 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Turlock at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clark's Tree Works | 58 | 5.0★ (258) | Modesto, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Luis Gardening | 55 | 4.9★ (121) | Ceres, 6 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | Leam Backhoe & Underground | 53 | 4.2★ (5) | Hughson, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Rivera & Son Earth Moving | 52 | 5.0★ (3) | Oakdale, 15 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Natural Landscaping | 51 | 4.8★ (77) | Modesto, 16 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | A-1 Septic Services | 51 | 4.7★ (111) | Modesto, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | JMW ENTERPRISE | 50 | 5.0★ (5) | Oakdale, 18 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Berduzco's Concrete Services & More | 50 | 4.9★ (8) | Ceres, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Key Seal Products Inc | 49 | 4.7★ (10) | Turlock | — | — |
| 10 | Copper Sand and Gravel | 48 | 3.3★ (3) | Riverbank, 18 mi away | — | — |
The 16 best excavating contractors in Turlock, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Ceres, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 121 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hughson, 5 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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.
Based in Oakdale, 15 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Modesto, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Modesto, 13 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 111 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oakdale, 18 mi away
50/100CR 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.
Based in Ceres, 11 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Cement manufacturer”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Turlock
49/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving materials supplier”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Riverbank, 18 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Turlock
48/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ceres, 9 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#13 MCM Plumbing
Based in Merced, 23 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 21 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merced, 24 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atwater, 18 mi away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merced, 23 mi away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pump supplier”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Turlock
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AAA Backhoe Service | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Aria General Building | In Turlock | |
| Beltran Acoustics | In Turlock | |
| Cal-Coast MFG, Inc. | 4.2★ (11) | In Turlock |
| Cencal Construction Services Inc | 1.0★ (1) | In Turlock |
| DC Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Turlock |
| EJ Franks Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Filippone Construction | In Turlock | |
| Gary Tschantz Construction | 5.0★ (3) | In Turlock |
| Hibdon Backhoe Services | In Turlock | |
| Mancebo Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Turlock |
| Norris Construction | 2.7★ (3) | In Turlock |
| OnGrade Earthworks | 5.0★ (1) | In Turlock |
| Petroleum Builders Inc | In Turlock | |
| Ramson Piro Construction & Development | 5.0★ (2) | In Turlock |
| Sequeira Construction Company | In Turlock | |
| Stetler Construction LLC | 4.3★ (6) | In Turlock |
| Tsymbal Excavation & Grading | In Turlock | |
| Turlock HVAC Air & Comfort Services | In Turlock | |
| Turlock Insulation | 5.0★ (2) | In Turlock |
How we ranked Turlock excavating contractors
We scored 16 Turlock 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 Turlock 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 Turlock: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Turlock?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Turlock, CA is Clark's Tree Works with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 5.0★ from 258 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Luis Gardening (#2) and Leam Backhoe & Underground (#3) follow. We ranked 16 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Turlock?
ContractorsRanked ranks 16 excavating contractors serving Turlock, CA. 2 of them are based in Turlock; 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 Turlock are open 24/7?
1 ranked excavating contractor in Turlock posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Clark's Tree Works (#1). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Turlock work on weekends?
5 of 16 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Clark's Tree Works (#1), Luis Gardening (#2) and Natural Landscaping (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Turlock excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 16 rated excavating contractors in Turlock is 4.8★, with a median of 8 reviews. Clark's Tree Works has the most, 258 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 Turlock count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Turlock 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 Turlock
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 16 excavating contractors serving Turlock.
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