54/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Bismarck, ND (2026)
10 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Bismarck: KD Services, CR Score 54/100; 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Schaff & Son's Repair Inc, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #9 of 10.
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Most-reviewed: Cofell's Plumbing Heating Inc, 19 Google reviews at 1.4★, the most of 10 ranked; ranked #8.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
10 Bismarck excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 2 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 3.8★ across 10 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Bismarck at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KD Services | 54 | 5.0★ (12) | Mandan, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Northland Concrete & Excavation, Inc. | 54 | 4.4★ (7) | Bismarck | — | — |
| 3 | Bowers Excavating LLC | 53 | 3.2★ (9) | Mandan, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Storms Construction Inc | 52 | 3.8★ (6) | Mandan, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Chief Construction | 49 | 5.0★ (3) | Mandan, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Royal Septic & Excavating Service | 46 | 2.0★ (4) | Bismarck | — | — |
| 7 | DB Plumbing | 45 | 4.3★ (12) | Mandan, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Cofell's Plumbing Heating Inc | 45 | 1.4★ (19) | Bismarck | — | Most reviews |
| 9 | Schaff & Son's Repair Inc | 45 | 3.7★ (3) | Mandan, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 10 | Buffalo Concrete | 43 | 3.3★ (7) | Mandan, 4 mi away | — | — |
The 10 best excavating contractors in Bismarck, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Bismarck
54/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Mandan, 4 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Mandan, 3 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Mandan, 6 mi away
49/100CR 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 Bismarck
46/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#7 DB Plumbing
Based in Mandan, 9 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bismarck
45/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 1.4★ from 19 Google reviews, the most in Bismarck.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mandan, 9 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 Buffalo Concrete
Based in Mandan, 4 mi away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Bismarck
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Badlands Backhoe | In Bismarck | |
| Barrett Excavating | 4 mi | |
| Barrett Excavating and Hauling | In Bismarck | |
| De Gree Construction | In Bismarck | |
| Earthwork Services Inc | In Bismarck | |
| Fischer Contracting Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Bismarck |
| Holte Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | In Bismarck |
| J-Ringler Concrete | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Kaelberer Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| KAP Construction | In Bismarck | |
| Kioti Contracting | Excavation & Septic Service | 1.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Klesalek Excavating | 3 mi | |
| Level One Excavating | In Bismarck | |
| Markwed Excavating, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | In Bismarck |
| No-Dak Plumbing & Heating | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| NovaEdge HVAC Repair Bismarck | 5.0★ (2) | In Bismarck |
| Schauer Construction | In Bismarck | |
| Site Worx | In Bismarck | |
| T & R Dirt Contracting Inc | In Bismarck | |
| Triton Plumbing & Excavating | In Bismarck |
How we ranked Bismarck excavating contractors
We scored 10 Bismarck 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 Bismarck 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 Bismarck: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Bismarck?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Bismarck, ND is KD Services with a CR Score of 54/100. It has 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Northland Concrete & Excavation, Inc. (#2) and Bowers Excavating LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 10 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Bismarck?
ContractorsRanked ranks 10 excavating contractors serving Bismarck, ND. 3 of them are based in Bismarck; 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 Bismarck are open 24/7?
1 ranked excavating contractor in Bismarck posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Schaff & Son's Repair Inc (#9). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Bismarck work on weekends?
2 of 10 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are KD Services (#1) and Schaff & Son's Repair Inc (#9). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Bismarck excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 10 rated excavating contractors in Bismarck is 3.8★, with a median of 7 reviews. Cofell's Plumbing Heating Inc has the most, 19 reviews, and ranks #8. 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 Bismarck count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Bismarck 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 Bismarck
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 10 excavating contractors serving Bismarck.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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