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Best Excavating Contractors in Inver Grove Heights, MN (2026)

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

The short answer

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    Best overall in Inver Grove Heights: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 61/100; 4.9★ from 3,074 Google reviews; open 24/7.

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    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 110.

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    Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 5,657 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 110 ranked; ranked #2.

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

110 Inver Grove Heights excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 15 are open 24/7, 45 open Saturdays and 27 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 110 rated businesses.

Top 10 excavating contractors in Inver Grove Heights at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Inver Grove Heights at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup614.9★ (3,074)Inver Grove Heights24/7Overall
2Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup584.8★ (5,657)Minneapolis, 15 mi away24/7Emergencies, Most reviews
3Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup575.0★ (584)Woodbury, 8 mi away24/7—
4Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup574.8★ (1,269)Oakdale, 8 mi away24/7—
5RockPro575.0★ (8)Inver Grove HeightsSat · Sun—
6Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup574.9★ (2,749)New Brighton, 16 mi away24/7—
7Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup574.8★ (1,514)Richfield, 11 mi away24/7—
8Flatworx Concrete575.0★ (16)Minneapolis, 6 mi awaySat · Sun—
9Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup564.9★ (4,948)Plymouth, 24 mi away24/7—
10Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup564.9★ (1,719)Eden Prairie, 18 mi away24/7—

The 110 best excavating contractors in Inver Grove Heights, ranked

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

  1. Based in Inver Grove Heights

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun 9 AM–4 PM
    Address
    1140 102nd St E, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
  2. Based in Minneapolis, 6 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 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.

    • 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
  3. Based in Cottage Grove, 7 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews
    Address
    8575 Jody Cir S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
  4. Based in Cottage Grove, 2 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews
    Address
    1301 Concord St S, South St Paul, MN 55075
  5. Based in Cottage Grove, 6 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 17 Google reviews
    Address
    10760 Ideal Ave S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
  6. Based in Prior Lake, 18 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–6 PM
  7. Based in Saint Paul Park, 2 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    300 Hastings Ave, St Paul Park, MN 55071
  8. Based in Cottage Grove, 3 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    700 Pullman Ave, St Paul Park, MN 55071
  9. Based in Eagan, 5 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 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
    3080 Lexington Ave S, Eagan, MN 55121
  10. Based in South Saint Paul, 2 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    843 Hardman Ave S, South St Paul, MN 55075
  11. Based in Inver Grove Heights

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 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–Fri 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    91 Ridder Cir, St Paul, MN 55107
  12. Based in Rosemount, 10 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 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.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    2605 160th St W UNIT 104, Rosemount, MN 55068
  13. Based in Bloomington, 12 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 164 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 164 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–10 PM · Sat–Sun 10 AM–10 PM
    Address
    9001 Emerson Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55420
  14. Based in Eden Prairie, 20 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 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.

    • 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 7 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    6520 Edenvale Blvd Ste 220B, Eden Prairie, MN 55346

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 110 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

excavating contractors in Inver Grove Heights, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Precision landworks of MN525.0★ (4)10 mi
27Luke Brown Design & Build525.0★ (35)13 mi
28Arkon industries515.0★ (16)21 mi
29Grade Solutions LLC.514.5★ (8)15 mi
30Buelow Excavating Co514.0★ (13)13 mi
31Collyard Land Services515.0★ (12)13 mi
32Church Contracting515.0★ (20)17 mi
33Dirty Work Excavating515.0★ (20)25 mi
34Genadek Landscaping and Excavating504.5★ (19)In Inver Grove Heights
35Gallaghers Inc504.9★ (10)22 mi
36Miller Excavating Inc M-6 Pit505.0★ (4)10 mi
37Cichy's Water & Sewer505.0★ (271)11 mi
38United Rentals - Trench Safety504.6★ (13)16 mi
39Stonewood Hardscapes and Design LLC504.8★ (56)14 mi
40Xcavate of Welch505.0★ (9)24 mi
41Two Brothers Landscape LLC505.0★ (44)9 mi
42Belair504.8★ (14)18 mi
43Miller Excavating Inc504.2★ (38)16 mi
44Tommie Johnnie Landscape504.9★ (48)21 mi
45Twin City Hardscapes495.0★ (13)15 mi
46Mark's Bobcat Services495.0★ (5)22 mi
47Total Excavating and Grading493.7★ (49)21 mi
48Minnesota Dirt Works, Inc494.0★ (4)20 mi
49Bettendorf Transfer & Excavating Inc.495.0★ (5)15 mi
50Kevitt Excavating LLC493.4★ (16)20 mi

Also serving Inver Grove Heights

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.

Unranked excavating contractors serving Inver Grove Heights
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
APS Electric LLC5.0★ (24)In Inver Grove Heights
Complete Inground Services5.0★ (2)19 mi
Concrete Demolition and Replacing/Salwasser Construction5.0★ (2)18 mi
Cowan Grading & Excavating3.0★ (2)16 mi
Digger Excavating Services LLC5.0★ (2)4 mi
DMH CompaniesIn Inver Grove Heights
Environmental Restoration, LLC5.0★ (2)20 mi
Excavating Company Minneapolis5.0★ (2)13 mi
Fusion Enterprises LLC5.0★ (2)18 mi
Hardline Concrete & Masonry1.0★ (1)In Inver Grove Heights
Kamish Excavating, Inc.In Inver Grove Heights
Next Level Outdoor Services L.L.C4.0★ (2)In Inver Grove Heights
Pac LLCIn Inver Grove Heights
Reese Built5.0★ (2)In Inver Grove Heights
Rodriguez CONCRETE LLC5.0★ (2)In Inver Grove Heights
Scherff Inc.In Inver Grove Heights
Stocker Excavating Co3.0★ (2)18 mi
Tin Can TelcoIn Inver Grove Heights
Twin Cities Excavating3.0★ (2)14 mi
Zellmer Excavating Services, LLC5.0★ (2)3 mi

How we ranked Inver Grove Heights excavating contractors

We scored 110 Inver Grove Heights 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 Inver Grove Heights 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 Inver Grove Heights: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Inver Grove Heights?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Inver Grove Heights, MN is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.9★ from 3,074 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 110 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Inver Grove Heights?

ContractorsRanked ranks 110 excavating contractors serving Inver Grove Heights, MN. 4 of them are based in Inver Grove Heights; 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 Inver Grove Heights are open 24/7?

15 ranked excavating contractors in Inver Grove Heights post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Inver Grove Heights work on weekends?

45 of 110 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 27 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Inver Grove Heights excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 110 rated excavating contractors in Inver Grove Heights is 4.9★, with a median of 15 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 5,657 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 Inver Grove Heights count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Inver Grove Heights 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 Inver Grove Heights

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 110 excavating contractors serving Inver Grove Heights.

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