59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.9★ from 32 Google reviews, the most in Alexandria.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Alexandria, MN (2026)
6 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Alexandria: Ferguson Brothers Excavating Inc, CR Score 59/100; 3.9★ from 32 Google reviews.
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Most-reviewed: J & J Dirtworks, LLC, 14 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 6 ranked after Ferguson Brothers Excavating Inc; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
6 Alexandria excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 6 rated businesses.
Top 6 excavating contractors in Alexandria at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ferguson Brothers Excavating Inc | 59 | 3.9★ (32) | Alexandria | — | Overall |
| 2 | Waldorf Excavating | 59 | 5.0★ (8) | Alexandria | — | — |
| 3 | Mark Lee Excavating | 59 | 5.0★ (9) | Alexandria | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Hvezda Excavating | 56 | 5.0★ (4) | Alexandria | — | — |
| 5 | Zacher Excavating Inc | 56 | 5.0★ (3) | Alexandria | — | — |
| 6 | J & J Dirtworks, LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (14) | Alexandria | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
The 6 best excavating contractors in Alexandria, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Alexandria
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Alexandria
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alexandria
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Alexandria
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Alexandria
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Alexandria excavating contractors
We scored 6 Alexandria 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 Alexandria 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 Alexandria: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Alexandria?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Alexandria, MN is Ferguson Brothers Excavating Inc with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 3.9★ from 32 Google reviews. Waldorf Excavating (#2) and Mark Lee Excavating (#3) follow. We ranked 6 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Alexandria?
ContractorsRanked ranks 6 excavating contractors serving Alexandria, MN. 6 of them are based in Alexandria; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Alexandria work on weekends?
2 of 6 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Mark Lee Excavating (#3) and J & J Dirtworks, LLC (#6). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Alexandria excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 6 rated excavating contractors in Alexandria is 5.0★, with a median of 9 reviews. Ferguson Brothers Excavating Inc has the most, 32 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 Alexandria count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Alexandria 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 Alexandria
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 6 excavating contractors serving Alexandria.
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