62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 52 Google reviews, the most in Fargo.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Fargo, ND (2026)
24 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Fargo: Asplin Inc, CR Score 62/100; 4.6★ from 52 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 12 PM.
- 6
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Dirt Dynamics, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 24.
- 6
Most-reviewed: Dirt Dynamics, 39 Google reviews at 3.6★, the most of 24 ranked after Asplin Inc; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
24 Fargo excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 24 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Fargo at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asplin Inc | 62 | 4.6★ (52) | Fargo | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Eagle River Utility Solutions | 58 | 4.6★ (11) | Fargo | — | — |
| 3 | Richards Excavating | 58 | 5.0★ (18) | Fargo | — | — |
| 4 | M4 Contracting | 58 | 5.0★ (27) | West Fargo, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Earthwork Services Inc | 56 | 4.5★ (22) | West Fargo, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Dirt Dynamics | 56 | 3.6★ (39) | Fargo | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 7 | Colby's Excavating LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (5) | Fargo | Sat | — |
| 8 | Johnson & Schock Excavating LLC | 54 | 3.3★ (9) | Fargo | — | — |
| 9 | DirtWorX Excavating LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (5) | Fargo | — | — |
| 10 | Randall's Excavating Inc | 53 | 4.5★ (11) | Moorhead, 10 mi away | — | — |
The 24 best excavating contractors in Fargo, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Fargo
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ 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 Fargo
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Fargo, 6 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Fargo, 5 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Fargo
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.6★ from 39 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fargo
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Fargo
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fargo
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Moorhead, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Moorhead, 3 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fargo
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 12 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in West Fargo, 6 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Moorhead, 1 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#15 Best Plumbing
Based in Fargo
51/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#16 L 2 Contracting
Based in Fargo
50/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 17 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Moorhead, 3 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Moorhead, 15 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dumpster rental service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#19 Pioneer LLC
Based in Fargo
48/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fargo
48/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fargo
48/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.6★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Moorhead, 10 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#23 WYS LLC
Based in Moorhead, 3 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Moorhead, 5 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Fargo
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Braided HVAC Repair Fargo | 5.0★ (1) | In Fargo |
| D L Jones Construction Services LLC | 1.0★ (3) | In Fargo |
| Dig Em Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | In Fargo |
| Everwood HVAC Repair Fargo | 5.0★ (2) | In Fargo |
| IDB Construction LLC | 5.0★ (8) | In Fargo |
| Igneous HVAC Repair Fargo | 5.0★ (2) | In Fargo |
| Jay Dietz Construction Inc. | 5.0★ (3) | In Fargo |
| JD Kraemer Enterprises LLC | 3.3★ (10) | In Fargo |
| Jet Black Industries LLC | 5.0★ (9) | In Fargo |
| Ophiolitic HVAC Repair Fargo | 5.0★ (1) | In Fargo |
| Pinecrest HVAC Repair Fargo | 5.0★ (3) | In Fargo |
| Regan Construction & Remodel | 5.0★ (3) | In Fargo |
| Ridgeway HVAC Repair Fargo | 5.0★ (2) | In Fargo |
| Segmental HVAC Repair Fargo | 5.0★ (3) | In Fargo |
| Xalpine HVAC Repair Fargo | 5.0★ (5) | In Fargo |
| Xanfield HVAC Repair Fargo | 5.0★ (2) | In Fargo |
| Xencrest HVAC Repair Fargo | 5.0★ (3) | In Fargo |
| Xenline HVAC Repair Fargo | 5.0★ (1) | In Fargo |
| Xeveridge HVAC Repair Fargo | 5.0★ (4) | In Fargo |
| Xevista HVAC Repair Fargo | 5.0★ (2) | In Fargo |
How we ranked Fargo excavating contractors
We scored 24 Fargo 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 Fargo 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 Fargo: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Fargo?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Fargo, ND is Asplin Inc with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.6★ from 52 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 12 PM. Eagle River Utility Solutions (#2) and Richards Excavating (#3) follow. We ranked 24 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Fargo?
ContractorsRanked ranks 24 excavating contractors serving Fargo, ND. 13 of them are based in Fargo; 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 Fargo are open 24/7?
2 ranked excavating contractors in Fargo post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Dirt Dynamics (#6) and Iron Horse Crane Service (#11). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Fargo work on weekends?
6 of 24 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Asplin Inc (#1), Dirt Dynamics (#6) and Colby's Excavating LLC (#7). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Fargo excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 24 rated excavating contractors in Fargo is 4.5★, with a median of 10 reviews. Asplin Inc has the most, 52 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Fargo count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Fargo 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 Fargo
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 24 excavating contractors serving Fargo.
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