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Best Excavating Contractors in Wasco, CA (2026)

13 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

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    Best overall in Wasco: Guinn Construction Co, CR Score 56/100; 4.2★ from 16 Google reviews.

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    Most-reviewed: Sturgeon Services International, 21 Google reviews at 4.0★, the most of 13 ranked; ranked #3.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

13 Wasco excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. The median Google rating is 4.2★ across 13 rated businesses.

Top 10 excavating contractors in Wasco at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Wasco at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inBest for
1Guinn Construction Co564.2★ (16)Bakersfield, 21 mi awayOverall
2Golden Construction-Excavation544.3★ (7)Bakersfield, 16 mi away—
3Sturgeon Services International544.0★ (21)Bakersfield, 22 mi awayMost reviews
4Mr. Backhoe Inc.524.4★ (12)Bakersfield, 23 mi away—
5Brown's Construction Service, Inc.524.6★ (11)Bakersfield, 22 mi away—
6Saunders' Backhoe Services504.0★ (3)Bakersfield, 20 mi away—
7Gilliam & Sons Inc495.0★ (4)Bakersfield, 20 mi away—
8Kern Pacific Const Co493.6★ (5)Bakersfield, 20 mi away—
9Austin Enterprise483.6★ (13)Bakersfield, 20 mi away—
10Kern Asphalt Paving & Sealing Co., Inc.463.7★ (12)Bakersfield, 20 mi away—

The 13 best excavating contractors in Wasco, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Ranked #1 in Wasco

    Based in Bakersfield, 21 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 16 Google reviews
    Address
    6533 Rosedale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93308
  2. Based in Bakersfield, 23 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3700 Easton Dr Suite #18, Bakersfield, CA 93309
  3. Based in Bakersfield, 20 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    4412 Orrick Ct, Bakersfield, CA 93308
  4. Based in Bakersfield, 20 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #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.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    9831 Rosedale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93312
  5. Based in Bakersfield, 20 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4001 Patton Way, Bakersfield, CA 93308
  6. Based in Bakersfield, 20 mi away

    48/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.6★ from 13 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.6★ from 13 Google reviews
    Address
    1100 James Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93308
  7. Based in Bakersfield, 18 mi away

    43/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4000 Terracotta Ct, Bakersfield, CA 93314

Also serving Wasco

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 Wasco excavating contractors

We scored 13 Wasco 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Wasco data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Excavating contractors in Wasco: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Wasco?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Wasco, CA is Guinn Construction Co with a CR Score of 56/100. It has 4.2★ from 16 Google reviews. Golden Construction-Excavation (#2) and Sturgeon Services International (#3) follow. We ranked 13 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Wasco?

ContractorsRanked ranks 13 excavating contractors serving Wasco, CA. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

What Google rating do Wasco excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 13 rated excavating contractors in Wasco is 4.2★, with a median of 7 reviews. Sturgeon Services International has the most, 21 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Wasco count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Wasco 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 Wasco

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 13 excavating contractors serving Wasco.

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