58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,749 Google reviews.
Best Excavating Contractors in Andover, MN (2026)
136 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Andover: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 58/100; 4.9★ from 2,749 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 136.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 5,657 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 136 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
136 Andover excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 27 are open 24/7, 59 open Saturdays and 36 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 136 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Andover at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.9★ (2,749) | New Brighton, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.9★ (4,948) | Plymouth, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (5,657) | Minneapolis, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (1,689) | Brooklyn Park, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Iserman Contracting and Excavating - ICE | 56 | 5.0★ (15) | New Brighton, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.9★ (3,074) | Inver Grove Heights, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Meadow Creek Dirt Works | 56 | 5.0★ (3) | Ham Lake, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Grind Co. Stump Solutions LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (29) | East Bethel, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Casper's Excavating | 55 | 4.3★ (25) | Wyoming, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | True North Contractors | 55 | 4.8★ (68) | North Branch, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 136 best excavating contractors in Andover, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Plymouth, 18 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 4,948 Google reviews.
Based in Minneapolis, 18 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 5,657 Google reviews, the most in Andover.
Based in Brooklyn Park, 11 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,689 Google reviews.
Based in New Brighton, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Inver Grove Heights, 20 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 3,074 Google reviews.
Based in Ham Lake, 5 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in East Bethel, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Wyoming, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in North Branch, 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
#11 JL Landworx
Based in Big Lake, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
#12 MMM Underground
Based in Blaine, 19 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Corcoran, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Oak Grove, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 539 Google reviews.
Based in East Bethel, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Ham Lake, 3 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in East Bethel, 16 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Eden Prairie, 25 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,719 Google reviews.
Based in Forest Lake, 16 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Corcoran, 16 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
#21 Kuhn Excavation
Based in North Branch, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Oak Grove, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Richfield, 25 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,514 Google reviews.
Based in Rogers, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Elk River, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Excavating contractors ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 136 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Andover
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Air conditioning and HVAC Solutions Andover | In Andover | |
| American Innovations | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Bart D Boese Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Complete Inground Services | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Concrete Demolition and Replacing/Salwasser Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Andover |
| Dryden Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Duane Ritter Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Environmental Restoration, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Excavating Company Minneapolis | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| G N Excavating | 3.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Helpers Contracting | 5.0★ (2) | In Andover |
| Jack’s Creative Landscape & Design | In Andover | |
| Julian M Johnson Construction Corporation | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Peak Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Schalo Construction Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Andover |
| Scheiber Inc. | 4.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Straightline Excavating and Landscaping | 3.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Twin Cities Excavating | 3.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Twin Pines Earthworks | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Unlimited Inc | 1.0★ (1) | 2 mi |
How we ranked Andover excavating contractors
We scored 136 Andover 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 Andover 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 Andover: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Andover?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Andover, MN is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.9★ from 2,749 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 136 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Andover?
ContractorsRanked ranks 136 excavating contractors serving Andover, MN. 2 of them are based in Andover; 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 Andover are open 24/7?
27 ranked excavating contractors in Andover post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Andover work on weekends?
59 of 136 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 36 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Andover excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 136 rated excavating contractors in Andover is 4.8★, with a median of 16 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 5,657 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 Andover count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Andover 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 Andover
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 136 excavating contractors serving Andover.
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