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Best Excavating Contractors in Hibbing, MN (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Hibbing: Jim Bertram Excavating Inc, CR Score 61/100; 3.3★ from 6 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Most-reviewed: Bougalis Inc, 12 Google reviews at 4.1★, the most of 9 ranked; ranked #2.

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

9 Hibbing excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 1 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 9 rated businesses.

Top 9 excavating contractors in Hibbing at a glance

Top 9 excavating contractors in Hibbing at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Jim Bertram Excavating Inc613.3★ (6)Hibbing24/7Overall
2Bougalis Inc594.1★ (12)Hibbing—Most reviews
3ACA Excavating LLC594.3★ (6)Hibbing——
4Ryhti Construction & Excavating593.3★ (7)Hibbing——
5Sinko Excavating & Septic595.0★ (5)Hibbing——
6Samsa Construction & Tree Service514.7★ (7)HibbingEvenings—
7JBN Inc505.0★ (5)Hibbing——
8Gulbranson Excavating495.0★ (8)Virginia, 22 mi away——
9Bougalis & Sons Construction493.3★ (3)Hibbing——

The 9 best excavating contractors in Hibbing, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Hibbing

    #1 Jim Bertram Excavating Inc

    Based in Hibbing

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 3.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    11696 Town Line Rd #8144, Hibbing, MN 55746
    View profile for Jim Bertram Excavating Inc(218) 295-2715

  2. #2 Bougalis Inc

    Based in Hibbing

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 12 Google reviews, the most in Hibbing.

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

    • 4.1★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    800 Greyhound Blvd, Hibbing, MN 55746
    View profile for Bougalis Inc(218) 362-8415

  3. #3 ACA Excavating LLC

    Based in Hibbing

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 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.

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    3742 5th Ave E, Hibbing, MN 55746
    View profile for ACA Excavating LLC(218) 263-5678

  7. #7 JBN Inc

    Based in Hibbing

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8842 MN-37, Iron Junction, MN 55751
    View profile for JBN Inc(218) 735-1135

  8. #8 Gulbranson Excavating

    Based in Virginia, 22 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7398 Hwy 97, Eveleth, MN 55734
    View profile for Gulbranson Excavating(218) 741-5747

How we ranked Hibbing excavating contractors

We scored 9 Hibbing 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 Hibbing 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 Hibbing: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Hibbing?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Hibbing, MN is Jim Bertram Excavating Inc with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 3.3★ from 6 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Bougalis Inc (#2) and ACA Excavating LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 9 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Hibbing?

ContractorsRanked ranks 9 excavating contractors serving Hibbing, MN. 8 of them are based in Hibbing; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which excavating contractors in Hibbing are open 24/7?

1 ranked excavating contractor in Hibbing posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Jim Bertram Excavating Inc (#1). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Hibbing work on weekends?

1 of 9 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Jim Bertram Excavating Inc (#1). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Hibbing excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 9 rated excavating contractors in Hibbing is 4.3★, with a median of 6 reviews. Bougalis Inc has the most, 12 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 Hibbing count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 9 excavating contractors serving Hibbing.

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