57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Elk River, MN (2026)
101 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Elk River: JL Landworx, CR Score 57/100; 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 101.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 4,948 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 101 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
101 Elk River excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 16 are open 24/7, 47 open Saturdays and 24 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 101 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Elk River at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JL Landworx | 57 | 4.8★ (22) | Big Lake, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.9★ (4,948) | Plymouth, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Platinum Land Management LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (19) | Elk River | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Finley Excavating | 56 | 5.0★ (5) | Elk River | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Kothrade Sewer, Septic, and Excavating | 56 | 4.7★ (17) | Corcoran, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drain, & Water Damage Cleanup Service | 55 | 4.9★ (68) | Elk River | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.8★ (1,689) | Brooklyn Park, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Davis Dirt Works LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (45) | Big Lake, 13 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Earthstone Companies | 55 | 5.0★ (16) | Big Lake, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Alpha Services LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (9) | Ramsey, 3 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
The 101 best excavating contractors in Elk River, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Plymouth, 21 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 4,948 Google reviews, the most in Elk River.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elk River
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Elk River
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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, 13 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 68 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brooklyn Park, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,689 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Big Lake, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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.
Based in Big Lake, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Ramsey, 3 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Rogers, 7 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Anoka, 6 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Dayton, 5 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Oak Grove, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 East Bethel, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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.
Based in New Brighton, 25 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#18 NAKON Excavating
Based in Ramsey, 4 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albertville, 7 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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.
#20 CatJo
Based in Buffalo, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 East Bethel, 24 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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.
Based in Rogers, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Ham Lake, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Wyoming, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Big Lake, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
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 101 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Elk River
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 & B Welding & Construction Inc | 4.6★ (16) | In Elk River |
| A1 Construction | In Elk River | |
| Advanced Services | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| American Innovations | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Bart D Boese Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Elk River |
| Dan Zimski Construction | 5.0★ (4) | In Elk River |
| Duane Ritter Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Hobs Excavating | In Elk River | |
| JTD Contractring | 5.0★ (6) | In Elk River |
| Landmark Siteworks | 3.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| limited companies | In Elk River | |
| Nick's Tree & Landscape | 3.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Presidential Construction Co. | 5.0★ (15) | In Elk River |
| River City Erectors, Inc. | In Elk River | |
| Scheiber Inc. | 4.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Straightline Excavating and Landscaping | 3.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Twin Cities Exteriors | 5.0★ (11) | In Elk River |
| Twin Pines Earthworks | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Two Brothers Paving | 4.9★ (199) | In Elk River |
| Xtra Construction | In Elk River |
How we ranked Elk River excavating contractors
We scored 101 Elk River 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 Elk River 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 Elk River: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Elk River?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Elk River, MN is JL Landworx with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Platinum Land Management LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 101 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Elk River?
ContractorsRanked ranks 101 excavating contractors serving Elk River, MN. 6 of them are based in Elk River; 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 Elk River are open 24/7?
16 ranked excavating contractors in Elk River post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2), Kothrade Sewer, Septic, and Excavating (#5) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drain, & Water Damage Cleanup Service (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Elk River work on weekends?
47 of 101 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 24 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are JL Landworx (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Platinum Land Management LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Elk River excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 101 rated excavating contractors in Elk River is 4.9★, with a median of 14 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 4,948 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 Elk River count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Elk River 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 Elk River
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 101 excavating contractors serving Elk River.
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