60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Austin, 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 Austin: Hansen Hauling & Excavating, CR Score 60/100; 3.9★ from 11 Google reviews.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): P & L Excavating, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 8.
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Most-reviewed: P & L Excavating, 27 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 8 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
8 Austin 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.
Top 8 excavating contractors in Austin at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hansen Hauling & Excavating | 60 | 3.9★ (11) | Austin | — | Overall |
| 2 | P & L Excavating | 58 | 5.0★ (27) | Albert Lea, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun | Most reviews |
| 3 | Peterson Excavating | 53 | 5.0★ (4) | Albert Lea, 20 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Jim's Excavation, LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (5) | Austin | — | — |
| 5 | P & L Excavating | 52 | 5.0★ (3) | Albert Lea, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 6 | Jensen Excavating and Trucking LLC | 52 | 4.4★ (7) | Albert Lea, 20 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Morreim Drainage Inc | 52 | 4.8★ (4) | Albert Lea, 24 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | General Rooter of Southern MN - Sewer & Drain Cleaning | 52 | 4.7★ (13) | Albert Lea, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 8 best excavating contractors in Austin, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Albert Lea, 16 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, the most in Austin.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albert Lea, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Austin
53/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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.
Based in Albert Lea, 15 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Albert Lea, 20 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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, 24 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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, 20 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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.
How we ranked Austin excavating contractors
We scored 8 Austin 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 Austin 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 Austin: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Austin?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Austin, MN is Hansen Hauling & Excavating with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 3.9★ from 11 Google reviews. P & L Excavating (#2) and Peterson Excavating (#3) follow. We ranked 8 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Austin?
ContractorsRanked ranks 8 excavating contractors serving Austin, MN. 2 of them are based in Austin; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Austin are open 24/7?
1 ranked excavating contractor in Austin posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is P & L Excavating (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Austin 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 (#2), P & L Excavating (#5) and General Rooter of Southern MN - Sewer & Drain Cleaning (#8). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Austin excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 8 rated excavating contractors in Austin is 4.9★, with a median of 6 reviews. P & L Excavating has the most, 27 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 Austin count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Austin 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 Austin
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 8 excavating contractors serving Austin.
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