62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, the most in Albert Lea.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Albert Lea, MN (2026)
8 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Albert Lea: P & L Excavating, CR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): P & L Excavating, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 8.
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Most-reviewed: General Rooter of Southern MN - Sewer & Drain Cleaning, 13 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 8 ranked after P & L Excavating; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
8 Albert Lea excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 3 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 8 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Austin ranking. See Excavating contractors in Austin
Top 8 excavating contractors in Albert Lea at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | P & L Excavating | 62 | 5.0★ (27) | Albert Lea | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Peterson Excavating | 58 | 5.0★ (4) | Albert Lea | — | — |
| 3 | Morreim Drainage Inc | 58 | 4.8★ (4) | Albert Lea | — | — |
| 4 | Jensen Excavating and Trucking LLC | 57 | 4.4★ (7) | Albert Lea | — | — |
| 5 | General Rooter of Southern MN - Sewer & Drain Cleaning | 57 | 4.7★ (13) | Albert Lea | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 6 | P & L Excavating | 56 | 5.0★ (3) | Albert Lea | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 7 | Hansen Hauling & Excavating | 55 | 3.9★ (11) | Austin, 21 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Jim's Excavation, LLC | 48 | 5.0★ (5) | Austin, 20 mi away | — | — |
The 8 best excavating contractors in Albert Lea, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Albert Lea
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Albert Lea
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Albert Lea
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albert Lea
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albert Lea
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Foundation”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Austin, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Austin, 20 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Albert Lea excavating contractors
We scored 8 Albert Lea 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 Albert Lea 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 Albert Lea: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Albert Lea?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Albert Lea, MN is P & L Excavating with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Peterson Excavating (#2) and Morreim Drainage Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 8 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Albert Lea?
ContractorsRanked ranks 8 excavating contractors serving Albert Lea, MN. 6 of them are based in Albert Lea; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Albert Lea are open 24/7?
1 ranked excavating contractor in Albert Lea posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is P & L Excavating (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Albert Lea work on weekends?
3 of 8 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are P & L Excavating (#1), General Rooter of Southern MN - Sewer & Drain Cleaning (#5) and P & L Excavating (#6). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Albert Lea excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 8 rated excavating contractors in Albert Lea is 4.9★, with a median of 6 reviews. P & L Excavating has the most, 27 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 Albert Lea count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Albert Lea 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 Albert Lea
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 8 excavating contractors serving Albert Lea.
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