61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, the most in Visalia.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Visalia, CA (2026)
14 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Visalia: Got Junk, CR Score 61/100; 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 14.
- 3
Most-reviewed: Todd Companies, 39 Google reviews at 3.4★, the most of 14 ranked after Got Junk; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
14 Visalia 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 4.5★ across 14 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Visalia at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Got Junk | 61 | 5.0★ (46) | Corcoran, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Exterra Construction Inc | 57 | 5.0★ (7) | Porterville, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Todd Companies | 57 | 3.4★ (39) | Visalia | — | Most reviews |
| 4 | Cardoza Company | 53 | 4.4★ (9) | Tulare, 15 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Dunn's Inc. | 53 | 4.0★ (24) | Visalia | Sat | — |
| 6 | Vollmer Excavation | 52 | 5.0★ (13) | Porterville, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Lambert Backhoe | 52 | 4.8★ (6) | Tulare, 18 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Liebelt Inc | 51 | 3.8★ (9) | Reedley, 21 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Andrews Backhoe Service | 50 | 4.0★ (4) | Tulare, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | J & A Backhoe | 48 | 4.7★ (3) | Orange Cove, 24 mi away | — | — |
The 14 best excavating contractors in Visalia, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Porterville, 10 mi away
57/100CR 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 Visalia
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Tulare, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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.
#5 Dunn's Inc.
Based in Visalia
53/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Porterville, 17 mi away
52/100CR 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 Tulare, 18 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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.
#8 Liebelt Inc
Based in Reedley, 21 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Tulare, 10 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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.
#10 J & A Backhoe
Based in Orange Cove, 24 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#11 Bola
Based in Tulare, 11 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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.
Based in Exeter, 9 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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.
#13 Taylor Farms
Based in Hanford, 18 mi away
42/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 #14 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 Visalia
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AM Demolition Visalia | 5.0★ (1) | In Visalia |
| Ash Mountain Engineering | 5.0★ (2) | In Visalia |
| Bonnema Backhoe Service | In Visalia | |
| Brad Denney Construction | 3.7★ (3) | In Visalia |
| Cal West Engineering, Inc. | In Visalia | |
| DBR Built Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Visalia |
| Galante Bros, Inc Grading & Paving | 5.0★ (1) | In Visalia |
| GHC | 5.0★ (28) | In Visalia |
| Huckleberry Park by Woodside | 4.8★ (6) | In Visalia |
| PDP Construction Services | In Visalia | |
| Primary Quality Construction | In Visalia | |
| Safety Network Inc. | 4.7★ (3) | In Visalia |
| TM Grading, LLC | In Visalia | |
| Visalia City Roofing Solutions | 5.0★ (4) | In Visalia |
| Visalia Public Works Administration | 4.0★ (1) | In Visalia |
| Visalia Stucco & Plastering | 4.0★ (5) | In Visalia |
| Visalia Superior Drywall | 5.0★ (5) | In Visalia |
| Wells Construction Co | In Visalia | |
| West Coast Awning Construction | In Visalia | |
| West Coast Construction | 4.3★ (3) | In Visalia |
How we ranked Visalia excavating contractors
We scored 14 Visalia 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 Visalia 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 Visalia: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Visalia?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Visalia, CA is Got Junk with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Exterra Construction Inc (#2) and Todd Companies (#3) follow. We ranked 14 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Visalia?
ContractorsRanked ranks 14 excavating contractors serving Visalia, CA. 2 of them are based in Visalia; 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 Visalia are open 24/7?
2 ranked excavating contractors in Visalia 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 Visalia work on weekends?
5 of 14 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 (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Visalia excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 14 rated excavating contractors in Visalia is 4.5★, 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 Visalia count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Visalia 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 Visalia
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 14 excavating contractors serving Visalia.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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