62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 50 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Duluth, MN (2026)
36 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Duluth: Red Beard - Tree Removal & Land Clearing Northern Minnesota, CR Score 62/100; 4.9★ from 50 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Peterson Excavating & Landscaping, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 36.
- 8
Most-reviewed: A+ Garden Center, 96 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 36 ranked; ranked #8.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
36 Duluth excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 16 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 36 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Duluth at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red Beard - Tree Removal & Land Clearing Northern Minnesota | 62 | 4.9★ (50) | Duluth | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Peterson Excavating & Landscaping | 61 | 4.7★ (12) | Duluth | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Contour Inc | 61 | 5.0★ (50) | Duluth | — | — |
| 4 | Dirt Work Specialists | 59 | 5.0★ (7) | Duluth | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Duluth Excavation & Septic Services | 58 | 4.8★ (13) | Duluth | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Hedberg Excavating | 58 | 5.0★ (7) | Duluth | — | — |
| 7 | Great Lakes Excavating Inc | 58 | 4.5★ (22) | Duluth | — | — |
| 8 | A+ Garden Center | 58 | 4.6★ (96) | Duluth | — | Most reviews |
| 9 | Big Lake Contracting, LLC | 57 | 4.5★ (8) | Duluth | Sat | — |
| 10 | Lakehead Trucking Incorporated | 57 | 4.3★ (21) | Duluth | — | — |
The 36 best excavating contractors in Duluth, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Duluth
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#3 Contour Inc
Based in Duluth
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Duluth
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Duluth
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Duluth
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Duluth
58/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Duluth
58/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 96 Google reviews, the most in Duluth.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Duluth
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Duluth
57/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Duluth
57/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ 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 Duluth
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Duluth
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Duluth
56/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Duluth
56/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 26 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Superior, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ 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 Superior, 1 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Duluth
55/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Superior, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Superior, 20 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Duluth
55/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#22 DiggeR
Based in Duluth
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Superior, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Duluth
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Duluth
54/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 36 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #36, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Sinnott Blacktop, LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (42) | 6 mi |
| 27 | Hercules Jr Concrete and Excavating | 53 | 4.8★ (5) | In Duluth |
| 28 | BRPPM | Hardscape and Excavating | 52 | 5.0★ (5) | In Duluth |
| 29 | Meadows Inc. | 52 | 5.0★ (29) | 13 mi |
| 30 | Sathers Construction & Excavating | 51 | 5.0★ (5) | In Duluth |
| 31 | Vittorio Contracting | 51 | 5.0★ (3) | In Duluth |
| 32 | Advanced Excavating & Onsite Systems, LLC | 50 | 5.0★ (5) | 17 mi |
| 33 | Dirt Inc & Northland Homes | 49 | 4.4★ (8) | In Duluth |
| 34 | Monarch Paving Company | 48 | 4.4★ (11) | 8 mi |
| 35 | Kiminski Paving | 47 | 4.2★ (10) | 17 mi |
| 36 | KTM Paving Inc | 46 | 3.5★ (6) | 7 mi |
Also serving Duluth
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 |
|---|---|---|
| C. Binsfield Construction,LLC | In Duluth | |
| Cedar Drive Excavating | In Duluth | |
| Dudley Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Duluth |
| Duluth Lawn and Snow | In Duluth | |
| Duluth's Parking Lot Maintenance Experts | In Duluth | |
| Hinrichs Dirt Works, LLC | In Duluth | |
| Holman Contracting | In Duluth | |
| Johnson Wilson Constructors | 5.0★ (3) | In Duluth |
| K. Kimmes Excavating, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| L K O Contracting Inc | In Duluth | |
| LKO Contracting Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Northern Interstate Construction, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Northern View Construction | In Duluth | |
| Piontek Construction Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Stocke Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Duluth |
| Thomas R Olson Trucking & Excavating AKA Consumer Septic Service | In Duluth | |
| Tim Anderson Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Duluth |
| True North Excavating, LLC | In Duluth | |
| Twin Ports Excavating | In Duluth | |
| Woods & Water Landscaping | 5.0★ (2) | In Duluth |
How we ranked Duluth excavating contractors
We scored 36 Duluth 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 Duluth 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 Duluth: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Duluth?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Duluth, MN is Red Beard - Tree Removal & Land Clearing Northern Minnesota with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.9★ from 50 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Peterson Excavating & Landscaping (#2) and Contour Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 36 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Duluth?
ContractorsRanked ranks 36 excavating contractors serving Duluth, MN. 25 of them are based in Duluth; 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 Duluth are open 24/7?
6 ranked excavating contractors in Duluth post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Red Beard - Tree Removal & Land Clearing Northern Minnesota (#1), Peterson Excavating & Landscaping (#2) and Dirt Work Specialists (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Duluth work on weekends?
16 of 36 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Red Beard - Tree Removal & Land Clearing Northern Minnesota (#1), Peterson Excavating & Landscaping (#2) and Dirt Work Specialists (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Duluth excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 36 rated excavating contractors in Duluth is 4.7★, with a median of 10 reviews. A+ Garden Center has the most, 96 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 Duluth count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Duluth 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 Duluth
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 36 excavating contractors serving Duluth.
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