59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Big Lake, MN (2026)
81 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Big Lake: Davis Dirt Works LLC, CR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 7 PM.
- 4
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Kothrade Sewer, Septic, and Excavating, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 81.
- 7
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,689 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 81 ranked; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
81 Big Lake excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 11 are open 24/7, 40 open Saturdays and 17 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 81 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Big Lake at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Davis Dirt Works LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (45) | Big Lake | Sat · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | JL Landworx | 58 | 4.8★ (22) | Big Lake | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Earthstone Companies | 58 | 5.0★ (16) | Big Lake | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Kothrade Sewer, Septic, and Excavating | 56 | 4.7★ (17) | Corcoran, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Platinum Land Management LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (19) | Elk River, 6 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Lofgren Excavating | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | Big Lake | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.8★ (1,689) | Brooklyn Park, 25 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 8 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.7★ (1,510) | Sauk Rapids, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | CatJo | 54 | 5.0★ (25) | Buffalo, 13 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Imholte Excavation & Septic | 54 | 4.8★ (22) | Saint Cloud, 11 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
The 81 best excavating contractors in Big Lake, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
#2 JL Landworx
Based in Big Lake
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Big Lake
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Corcoran, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elk River, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Big Lake
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brooklyn Park, 25 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,689 Google reviews, the most in Big Lake.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sauk Rapids, 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 1,510 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#9 CatJo
Based in Buffalo, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Cloud, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elk River, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 68 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elk River, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albertville, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Rogers, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Corcoran, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sauk Rapids, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 202 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oak Grove, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 539 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Big Lake
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ramsey, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Big Lake
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#21 Fehn Companies
Based in Albertville, 9 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Buffalo, 9 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Cloud, 15 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Rogers, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Bethel, 24 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
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 81 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Big Lake
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A & M Striping | In Big Lake | |
| Advanced Services | 5.0★ (2) | In Big Lake |
| ArcStar Outdoor Property Maintenance | In Big Lake | |
| Bart D Boese Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Brenteson Co | 5.0★ (1) | In Big Lake |
| Brito Build Co. | In Big Lake | |
| Corrigan Construction, Inc. | In Big Lake | |
| JJ Rallenz Property Services Plus | In Big Lake | |
| Juday Companies | In Big Lake | |
| K&W Asphalt Services | 5.0★ (13) | In Big Lake |
| Lake Ridge Contracting | 5.0★ (30) | In Big Lake |
| Lambert Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Big Lake |
| Landmark Siteworks | 3.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Nick's Tree & Landscape | 3.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Scheiber Inc. | 4.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| T & C Dirtworks | In Big Lake | |
| T-10 Construction | 4.4★ (5) | In Big Lake |
| Titan Property Solutions LLC | In Big Lake | |
| Twin Pines Earthworks | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Wipper Backhoe Service | 1.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
How we ranked Big Lake excavating contractors
We scored 81 Big Lake 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 Big Lake 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 Big Lake: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Big Lake?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Big Lake, MN is Davis Dirt Works LLC with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 7 PM. JL Landworx (#2) and Earthstone Companies (#3) follow. We ranked 81 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Big Lake?
ContractorsRanked ranks 81 excavating contractors serving Big Lake, MN. 11 of them are based in Big Lake; 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 Big Lake are open 24/7?
11 ranked excavating contractors in Big Lake post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Kothrade Sewer, Septic, and Excavating (#4), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#7) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Water Cleanup (#8). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Big Lake work on weekends?
40 of 81 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 17 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Davis Dirt Works LLC (#1), JL Landworx (#2) and Earthstone Companies (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Big Lake excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 81 rated excavating contractors in Big Lake is 4.8★, with a median of 14 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,689 reviews, and ranks #7. 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 Big Lake count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Big Lake 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 Big Lake
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 81 excavating contractors serving Big Lake.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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