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Best Excavating Contractors in Faribault, MN (2026)

18 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Faribault: B & B Excavating & Drain C!eaning, CR Score 62/100; 4.9★ from 16 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 12 PM.

  2. 2

    Most-reviewed: Witte Bros Excavating Inc, 26 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 18 ranked; ranked #2.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

18 Faribault excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 18 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Owatonna ranking. See Excavating contractors in Owatonna

Top 10 excavating contractors in Faribault at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Faribault at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1B & B Excavating & Drain C!eaning624.9★ (16)FaribaultSatOverall
2Witte Bros Excavating Inc614.7★ (26)Faribault—Most reviews
3Nerstrand Excavating604.7★ (19)Faribault——
4Steve James Excavating D &M Construction LLC584.8★ (16)Owatonna, 14 mi awaySat—
5Gordon Glende Excavating575.0★ (4)Faribault——
6BCM Grading Excavating563.6★ (7)Faribault——
7Gallaghers Inc554.9★ (10)Lakeville, 22 mi away——
8Don Loken Excavating & Drainage544.9★ (9)Owatonna, 14 mi away——
9Grade Solutions LLC.534.5★ (8)Farmington, 25 mi awaySat—
10Martin Outdoor Innovations534.9★ (22)Owatonna, 16 mi awaySat · Evenings—

The 18 best excavating contractors in Faribault, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  2. #2 Witte Bros Excavating Inc

    Based in Faribault

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews, the most in Faribault.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5274 Morristown Blvd, Faribault, MN 55021
    View profile for Witte Bros Excavating Inc(507) 334-3211

  3. #3 Nerstrand Excavating

    Based in Faribault

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8320 Nerstrand Blvd, Nerstrand, MN 55053
    View profile for Nerstrand Excavating(507) 334-4049

  5. #5 Gordon Glende Excavating

    Based in Faribault

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 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.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    18697 Cannon City Blvd, Faribault, MN 55021
    View profile for Gordon Glende Excavating(507) 334-5235

  6. #6 BCM Grading Excavating

    Based in Faribault

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.6★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–5 PM · Fri 7 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    15760 Acorn Trail, Faribault, MN 55021
    View profile for BCM Grading Excavating(507) 333-1155

  7. #7 Gallaghers Inc

    Based in Lakeville, 22 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 10 Google reviews
    Address
    23631 Natchez Ave, Lakeville, MN 55044
    View profile for Gallaghers Inc(952) 461-2453

  8. #8 Don Loken Excavating & Drainage

    Based in Owatonna, 14 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–3 PM · Fri 7 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3695 Hoffman Dr NW, Owatonna, MN 55060
    View profile for Don Loken Excavating & Drainage(507) 451-2873

  9. #9 Grade Solutions LLC.

    Based in Farmington, 25 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #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.

    • 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 6 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    808 Spruce St, Farmington, MN 55024
    View profile for Grade Solutions LLC.(612) 310-5165

  11. #11 Quad E Companies

    Based in Lakeville, 22 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    10132 235th St W, Lakeville, MN 55044
    View profile for Quad E Companies(612) 462-0629

  12. #12 DeGross Brothers Excavating

    Based in Lakeville, 18 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    27306 Natchez Ave, Elko New Market, MN 55020
    View profile for DeGross Brothers Excavating(952) 292-0653

  13. #13 Minnesota Dirt Works, Inc

    Based in Lakeville, 22 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    10005 235th St W, Lakeville, MN 55044
    View profile for Minnesota Dirt Works, Inc

  14. #14 Kielmeyer Constr Inc

    Based in Faribault

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Masonry contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    86 Main St, Nerstrand, MN 55053
    View profile for Kielmeyer Constr Inc(507) 334-6088

  15. #15 CBI Excavating Inc.

    Based in Prior Lake, 24 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3750 230th St E, Prior Lake, MN 55372
    View profile for CBI Excavating Inc.(952) 292-1395

  16. #16 Jirik Dirt Worx

    Based in Faribault

    48/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6:30 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Jirik Dirt Worx(612) 323-1628

How we ranked Faribault excavating contractors

We scored 18 Faribault 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Faribault data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Excavating contractors in Faribault: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Faribault?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Faribault, MN is B & B Excavating & Drain C!eaning with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.9★ from 16 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 12 PM. Witte Bros Excavating Inc (#2) and Nerstrand Excavating (#3) follow. We ranked 18 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Faribault?

ContractorsRanked ranks 18 excavating contractors serving Faribault, MN. 8 of them are based in Faribault; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which excavating contractors in Faribault work on weekends?

5 of 18 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are B & B Excavating & Drain C!eaning (#1), Steve James Excavating D &M Construction LLC (#4) and Grade Solutions LLC. (#9). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Faribault excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 18 rated excavating contractors in Faribault is 4.8★, with a median of 7 reviews. Witte Bros Excavating Inc has the most, 26 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 Faribault count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Faribault 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 Faribault

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 18 excavating contractors serving Faribault.

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