59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Mandan, ND (2026)
12 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Mandan: KD Services, CR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 7
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Schaff & Son's Repair Inc, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #7 of 12.
- 4
Most-reviewed: True Grade Earth Works & Landscapes, 31 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 12 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
12 Mandan excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 3 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.0★ across 12 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Mandan at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KD Services | 59 | 5.0★ (12) | Mandan | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Bowers Excavating LLC | 55 | 3.2★ (9) | Mandan | — | — |
| 3 | Storms Construction Inc | 54 | 3.8★ (6) | Mandan | — | — |
| 4 | True Grade Earth Works & Landscapes | 54 | 5.0★ (31) | Mandan | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | Northland Concrete & Excavation, Inc. | 53 | 4.4★ (7) | Bismarck, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Chief Construction | 53 | 5.0★ (3) | Mandan | — | — |
| 7 | Schaff & Son's Repair Inc | 49 | 3.7★ (3) | Mandan | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 8 | DB Plumbing | 49 | 4.3★ (12) | Mandan | — | — |
| 9 | Buffalo Concrete | 46 | 3.3★ (7) | Mandan | — | — |
| 10 | Royal Septic & Excavating Service | 46 | 2.0★ (4) | Bismarck, 9 mi away | — | — |
The 12 best excavating contractors in Mandan, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Mandan
55/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Mandan
54/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Mandan
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, the most in Mandan.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bismarck, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Mandan
53/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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.
Based in Mandan
49/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#8 DB Plumbing
Based in Mandan
49/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mandan
46/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bismarck, 9 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Williston, 23 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bismarck, 8 mi away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 1.4★ from 19 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Mandan
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3 C Construction | In Mandan | |
| All Seasons West Contractor | In Mandan | |
| Badlands Backhoe | 3 mi | |
| Barrett Excavating | In Mandan | |
| Dakota Seasonal Services | 4.8★ (16) | In Mandan |
| Fischer Contracting Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Holte Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| J-Ringler Concrete | 5.0★ (1) | In Mandan |
| J&M Excavation Inc. | In Mandan | |
| Kaelberer Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Mandan |
| Keller Wood Products | In Mandan | |
| Kioti Contracting | Excavation & Septic Service | 1.0★ (1) | In Mandan |
| Klesalek Excavating | In Mandan | |
| Lunneborg Legacy Excavation LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Mandan |
| Markwed Excavating, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Motl Construction llc. | 5.0★ (2) | In Mandan |
| No-Dak Plumbing & Heating | 5.0★ (1) | In Mandan |
| Schlosser Excavating | In Mandan | |
| Slate and Steel Construction LLC | In Mandan | |
| Sterling Care and Repair, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Mandan |
How we ranked Mandan excavating contractors
We scored 12 Mandan 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 Mandan 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 Mandan: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Mandan?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Mandan, ND is KD Services with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Bowers Excavating LLC (#2) and Storms Construction Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 12 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Mandan?
ContractorsRanked ranks 12 excavating contractors serving Mandan, ND. 8 of them are based in Mandan; 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 Mandan are open 24/7?
1 ranked excavating contractor in Mandan posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Schaff & Son's Repair Inc (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Mandan work on weekends?
3 of 12 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are KD Services (#1), Schaff & Son's Repair Inc (#7) and ROW Fencing and Services LLC (#11). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Mandan excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 12 rated excavating contractors in Mandan is 4.0★, with a median of 7 reviews. True Grade Earth Works & Landscapes has the most, 31 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Mandan count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Mandan 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 Mandan
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 12 excavating contractors serving Mandan.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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