58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,560 Google reviews, the most in Walnut Creek.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Walnut Creek, CA (2026)
82 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Walnut Creek: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 58/100; 4.8★ from 2,560 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 82.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,594 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 82 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
82 Walnut Creek excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 13 are open 24/7, 49 open Saturdays and 27 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 82 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Walnut Creek at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (2,560) | Oakland, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Diaz Hauling, Inc. | 58 | 5.0★ (144) | Hayward, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.9★ (339) | San Ramon, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | G&J Hauling | 55 | 5.0★ (5) | Concord, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 5.0★ (510) | Union City, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 5.0★ (191) | Alameda, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.8★ (1,594) | Livermore, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 8 | Badger Infrastructure Solutions - Benicia, CA | 55 | 4.2★ (5) | Benicia, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Bodhaine Discing Grading | 54 | 5.0★ (8) | Martinez, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 54 | 4.8★ (313) | Richmond, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 82 best excavating contractors in Walnut Creek, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Hayward, 19 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 144 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Ramon, 12 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 339 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#4 G&J Hauling
Based in Concord, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Union City, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 510 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alameda, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 191 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Livermore, 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,594 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Benicia, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Martinez, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 313 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brentwood, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Lafayette, 3 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#13 AIMS Companies
Based in San Leandro, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hayward, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 229 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Danville, 7 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ 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 Concord, 8 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Danville, 6 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oakland, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Concord, 8 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#20 Bay Demo
Based in Walnut Creek
51/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clayton, 7 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 1.0★ 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 Healdsburg, 2 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vallejo, 15 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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.
Based in Antioch, 15 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 59 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Antioch, 6 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Excavating contractors ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 82 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Walnut Creek
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AR1 Construction inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Walnut Creek |
| Asphalt Paving Walnut Creek | In Walnut Creek | |
| B&B Excavation & Drilling | 5.0★ (2) | In Walnut Creek |
| Beto Limon's Grading | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Black Hawk Construction & Landscape | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Concrete Contractors of Walnut Creek | In Walnut Creek | |
| Crouse Construction Co | In Walnut Creek | |
| D.M. Construction | In Walnut Creek | |
| Demolition And Excavation Heroes | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Diablo General Engineering | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Dig This Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Walnut Creek |
| Extra Mile Excavating | 3.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Innovative Construction Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Production Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| R&B Master Construction Inc. | 5.0★ (6) | In Walnut Creek |
| Real Build Group | 5.0★ (3) | In Walnut Creek |
| Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | In Walnut Creek | |
| UA CONSTRUCTION | 4.9★ (18) | In Walnut Creek |
| Walnut Creek Roof repair & replacement | 5.0★ (2) | In Walnut Creek |
| Water Rock Construction | 3.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
How we ranked Walnut Creek excavating contractors
We scored 82 Walnut Creek 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 Walnut Creek 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 Walnut Creek: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Walnut Creek?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Walnut Creek, CA is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.8★ from 2,560 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Diaz Hauling, Inc. (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 82 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Walnut Creek?
ContractorsRanked ranks 82 excavating contractors serving Walnut Creek, CA. 2 of them are based in Walnut Creek; 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 Walnut Creek are open 24/7?
13 ranked excavating contractors in Walnut Creek post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) and G&J Hauling (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Walnut Creek work on weekends?
49 of 82 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 27 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Diaz Hauling, Inc. (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Walnut Creek excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 82 rated excavating contractors in Walnut Creek is 4.8★, with a median of 10 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 2,560 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 Walnut Creek count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Walnut Creek 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 Walnut Creek
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 82 excavating contractors serving Walnut Creek.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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