DEVCO Development and Engineering Directional Drilling and Hydro Excavation at a glance
Google reviewers rate DEVCO Development and Engineering five stars based on thirty-eight reviews, noting that the owner responds to ninety-seven percent of feedback. Customers frequently cite the company’s punctuality, clear communication, and organized site management during directional drilling, hydro excavation, and potholing projects. Recurring themes include professional crew conduct, adherence to safety protocols, and efficient completion of turnkey underground utility work without delays or complications. No common criticisms appear in the provided excerpts.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 38 reviews (100% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 38 Google reviews (38 with written comments, 18 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 97% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 13, 2026.
Service: Engineer serving Murrieta, California.
Data from Google, last updated November 3, 2026.
Star ratings
38 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars38100%
4 stars00%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
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Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 38 written reviews
97%praise
Praise11597%
Complaints33%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
6topics
Staff & attitude2723%
Speed & response2420%
Would recommend2017%
Communication1714%
Quality & results1614%
Honesty & trust1412%
What customers talk about
We read 38 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Their team handled the directional boring, potholing, steel pipe installation, welding, backfill, and asphalt repair professionally.”
“there guys showed up on time, worked carefully around existing utilities, and kept us updated.”
“No issues No delays solid clean professional job done.”
“I would recommend DEVCO for underground utility construction and directional boring work.”
“Their crew showed up when they said they would, knew exactly what they were doing, and kept us in the loop without having to chase anyone down.”
“We hired Devco for a fiber optic trenching project in Arizona, and they are doing a outstanding job.”
“I would absolutely recommend Devco to anyone looking for a dependable underground utility contractor, they are great to work with.”
People customers mention
Diego7 reviews
County4 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
We've worked with plenty of contractors over the years, and DEVCO was a breath of fresh air. Their crew showed up when they said they would, knew exactly what they were doing, and kept us in the loop without having to chase anyone down. The underground work was done right, no unnecessary headaches or excuses. Solid company, good people, and we'd absolutely use them again.
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Diana FisherLocal Guide · 6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Diana has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We recently hired Devco for hydro vac and potholing project in Woodlake, California. there guys showed up on time, worked carefully around existing utilities, and kept us updated. The site stayed organized, the job was finished on schedule, and everything went great.
Response from the owner · 2 months ago
Thank you for the great feedback! We’re glad our crew could complete the hydro vac and potholing work safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
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Quinton CottrellLocal Guide · 14 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Quinton has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We hired DEVCO Development & Engineering for a steel casing bore project in Stanislaus County, CA. Their team handled the directional boring, potholing, steel pipe installation, welding, backfill, and asphalt repair professionally. They were organized, experienced, and easy to work with. I would recommend DEVCO for underground utility construction and directional boring work.
Response from the owner · 3 months ago
Thank you for the great review and for trusting DEVCO Development & Engineering with your steel casing bore project in Stanislaus County, CA. We appreciate your recommendation and are glad we could support your project.
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Spartaki KhubashviliLocal Guide · 12 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Spartaki has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We hired Devco for a fiber optic trenching project in Arizona, and they are doing a outstanding job. The crew is professional, and always arrives on schedule, and keeps us informed and everything going on in the project. The trenching is completed efficiently, the job site stayed organized, and they pay close attention to safety and quality every step of the way. It was clear they had plenty of experience with underground utility work. The project is still ongoing, and everything is being completed as promised. I would absolutely recommend Devco to anyone looking for a dependable underground utility contractor, they are great to work with.
Response from the owner · 3 months ago
Thank you for the great review and for trusting Devco with your project. We appreciate your recognition of our crew’s professionalism, communication, safety, and attention to quality. Keeping the job site organized and completing the work efficiently are priorities for our team. We look forward to continuing the project and delivering everything as promised.
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Julian J1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Julian has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
DEVCO handled our underground utility project and did an excellent job. They worked efficiently, followed safety protocols, and kept everything organized. It was clear they knew their craft. The finished work turned out just the way we hoped. Thank you to the DEVCO team for their speediness in the quoting process also.
Response from the owner · 6 months ago
Thank you for the great feedback! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Our team takes a lot of pride in delivering efficient, safe, and well-organized work, so it’s great to hear that came through on your project. We’re also glad the quoting process was quick and helpful for you. Thanks again for choosing DEVCO, we look forward to working with you again in the future!
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Flighttop11 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Flighttop1 has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Started a New buisness and needed some directional drilling and hydro excavation work done. Looked around and found Devco and they were the BEST choice. No issues No delays solid clean professional job done. Will recommend and use again. O Yeah friendly 🙏 Thanks
Response from the owner · 8 months ago
Thank you for the kind words and recommendation. We’re glad to hear our crew was punctual, efficient, and delivered a smooth experience from start to finish. Providing reliable, professional underground utility work is always our goal. We appreciate the opportunity to work with you.
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R R2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews R has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Devco handled our directional drilling and hydro excavation work with total professionalism. The crew was experienced, efficient and took the time to explain the process before getting started. Everything stayed on schedule and the job site was left clean. Highly recommend Devco for underground utility work in San Diego
Response from the owner · 9 months ago
Thank you for the great review! We appreciate you trusting DEVCO with your directional drilling and hydro excavation needs. Our team takes pride in clear communication, efficient work, and leaving every job site clean. We’re glad to hear everything went smoothly and look forward to working with you again.
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Manuel Bernal1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Manuel has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We worked with Devco Development & Engineering on a directional boring project for EV charging infrastructure in San Diego, and they were excellent from start to finish. Their team was professional, efficient, and easy to communicate with throughout the entire process. The work was completed on time, with no surprises or setbacks, and the quality exceeded expectations. Devco clearly takes pride in their craft everything was done right the first time. Highly recommend them for any underground utility or trenchless work.
Response from the owner · 11 months ago
Thank you for the fantastic review and for choosing Devco Development & Engineering for your EV infrastructure project. We're glad to hear that our team’s communication, efficiency, and attention to detail made the process smooth from start to finish. Delivering high-quality work without delays or surprises is something we take seriously, and it means a lot to know it showed in your project. We truly appreciate the recommendation and look forward to working with you again on future underground utility or trenchless work.
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Junkies Comics2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Junkies has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
As someone who’s worked with a lot of contractors, I can confidently say Devco stands out. Their attention to detail during our directional drilling and EV conduit installation was top-tier. They kept the site organized, coordinated well with other trades, and finished the project seamlessly. I’d recommend them to any GC or developer needing trenchless utility work done right.
Response from the owner · 11 months ago
Thank you for the excellent review and for sharing your experience. We truly appreciate hearing this—especially from someone who has worked with many contractors. Our team takes pride in maintaining an organized site, coordinating smoothly with other trades, and delivering clean, precise trenchless work. We're glad the project came together seamlessly and appreciate your recommendation. We’d be happy to support any future projects you have.
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romeo madeit1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews romeo has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Devco went above and beyond on our recent underground utility project. From the first site visit to the final inspection, their crew stayed professional, organized, and transparent about every step. The directional drilling work was clean and precise, and they kept everything on schedule. It’s rare to find a contractor that communicates this well and delivers exactly what they promise. I’d 100% work with them again.
Response from the owner · 11 months ago
Thank you so much for the kind words! We truly appreciate the opportunity to work with you on your underground utility project. Our team takes pride in delivering high-quality results through safe, efficient, and precise directional drilling throughout California and Arizona.
