62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Yucca Valley, CA (2026)
10 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Yucca Valley: Ficara Grading & Excavating Inc, CR Score 62/100; 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews.
- 5
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Desert Bobcat INC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 10.
- 2
Most-reviewed: Brooks Earthworks, 15 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 10 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
10 Yucca Valley excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7 and 6 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 10 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Yucca Valley at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ficara Grading & Excavating Inc | 62 | 4.4★ (7) | Yucca Valley | — | Overall |
| 2 | Brooks Earthworks | 61 | 5.0★ (15) | Twentynine Palms, 17 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 3 | Precision Excavation and Demolition | 57 | 5.0★ (8) | La Jolla, 4 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Maxey Backhoe Service Inc. | 56 | 5.0★ (6) | Hesperia, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Desert Bobcat INC | 52 | 5.0★ (8) | Cathedral City, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 6 | Van Dyke Corporation | 51 | 4.0★ (13) | Twentynine Palms, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Windmill Excavating & Construction | 50 | 5.0★ (3) | Banning, 19 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Ram Fam Demo & Grade Inc. | 50 | 5.0★ (4) | Bloomington, 13 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | TTS Engineering Inc. | 47 | 5.0★ (3) | Garden Grove, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Bobcat rental | 46 | 5.0★ (3) | Cathedral City, 22 mi away | Sat | — |
The 10 best excavating contractors in Yucca Valley, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Twentynine Palms, 17 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, the most in Yucca Valley.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in La Jolla, 4 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hesperia, 13 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cathedral City, 23 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Twentynine Palms, 22 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.0★ from 13 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Banning, 19 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bloomington, 13 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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.
Based in Garden Grove, 13 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 Bobcat rental
Based in Cathedral City, 22 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Yucca Valley
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Equipment Rentals and Services dba Ace Engineering | 13 mi | |
| Bob Stine Construction Co | In Yucca Valley | |
| CA Equipment & Excavation | 4 mi | |
| Cochran Communications Construction | 23 mi | |
| Design & Construction Assoc. | 21 mi | |
| Diaz SoCal Excavation | 18 mi | |
| Excavation Marcs LLC. | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Ironhold Contracting LLC | 5.0★ (11) | In Yucca Valley |
| King's Excavation Inc | 13 mi | |
| MJ Smith & Son Engineering | In Yucca Valley | |
| Modern Solar | 5.0★ (7) | In Yucca Valley |
| Mojave Hardware | 5.0★ (1) | In Yucca Valley |
| Parker Bobcat Services | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Precision Grading & Excavating | 4.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Premier Yucca Valley Fence | 5.0★ (1) | In Yucca Valley |
| Rb1 Earth Works & Hauling | 4 mi | |
| Red Line Grading & Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Scoop and Dump | 19 mi | |
| Southland Tractor Inc | 13 mi | |
| WA Dirtworks LLC | In Yucca Valley |
How we ranked Yucca Valley excavating contractors
We scored 10 Yucca Valley 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 Yucca Valley 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 Yucca Valley: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Yucca Valley?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Yucca Valley, CA is Ficara Grading & Excavating Inc with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews. Brooks Earthworks (#2) and Precision Excavation and Demolition (#3) follow. We ranked 10 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Yucca Valley?
ContractorsRanked ranks 10 excavating contractors serving Yucca Valley, CA. 1 of them is based in Yucca Valley; 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 Yucca Valley are open 24/7?
1 ranked excavating contractor in Yucca Valley posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Desert Bobcat INC (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Yucca Valley work on weekends?
6 of 10 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Brooks Earthworks (#2), Precision Excavation and Demolition (#3) and Desert Bobcat INC (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Yucca Valley excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 10 rated excavating contractors in Yucca Valley is 5.0★, with a median of 7 reviews. Brooks Earthworks has the most, 15 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Yucca Valley count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Yucca Valley 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 Yucca Valley
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 10 excavating contractors serving Yucca Valley.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
More excavating contractors and Yucca Valley pages
Excavating contractors near Yucca Valley
- Excavating contractors in Desert Hot Springs, CA14 ranked
- Excavating contractors in Palm Springs, CA11 ranked
- Excavating contractors in Cathedral City, CA10 ranked
- Excavating contractors in Big Bear City, CA15 ranked
- Excavating contractors in Rancho Mirage, CA8 ranked
- Excavating contractors in Palm Desert, CA8 ranked
- Excavating contractors in Banning, CA18 ranked
- Excavating contractors in Indio, CA5 ranked
- Excavating contractors in La Quinta, CA7 ranked
- Excavating contractors in Coachella, CA5 ranked
Other trades in Yucca Valley
- Roofers in Yucca Valley153 ranked
- Plumbers in Yucca Valley137 ranked
- Electricians in Yucca Valley103 ranked
- HVAC contractors in Yucca Valley135 ranked
- General contractors in Yucca Valley115 ranked
- Painters in Yucca Valley43 ranked
- Landscapers in Yucca Valley40 ranked
- Handymen in Yucca Valley25 ranked
- Kitchen remodelers in Yucca Valley45 ranked
- Bathroom remodelers in Yucca Valley48 ranked
- Flooring contractors in Yucca Valley72 ranked
- Tile installers in Yucca Valley14 ranked
- Drywall contractors in Yucca Valley7 ranked
- Concrete contractors in Yucca Valley66 ranked
- Fence contractors in Yucca Valley14 ranked
- Deck builders in Yucca Valley11 ranked
- Window installers in Yucca Valley101 ranked
- Gutter installers in Yucca Valley19 ranked
- Insulation contractors in Yucca Valley10 ranked
- Solar installers in Yucca Valley135 ranked
- Garage door repair companies in Yucca Valley30 ranked
- Foundation repair companies in Yucca Valley12 ranked
- Tree services in Yucca Valley43 ranked
- Masonry contractors in Yucca Valley33 ranked
- Water damage restoration companies in Yucca Valley121 ranked
- Home builders in Yucca Valley89 ranked
- Demolition contractors in Yucca Valley14 ranked
- Window cleaners in Yucca Valley18 ranked
- Pressure washing companies in Yucca Valley23 ranked
- Pest control companies in Yucca Valley51 ranked
- Paving contractors in Yucca Valley19 ranked
- Auto glass repair shops in Yucca Valley29 ranked
- Septic service companies in Yucca Valley22 ranked
- Pool builders in Yucca Valley161 ranked
- All contractors in Yucca Valley