62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Marquette, MI (2026)
15 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Marquette: Oberstar Inc, CR Score 62/100; 4.5★ from 26 Google reviews.
- 9
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Northwood Clearing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #9 of 15.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Ishpeming Concrete Corp, 29 Google reviews at 4.1★, the most of 15 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
15 Marquette excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 2 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 15 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Marquette at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oberstar Inc | 62 | 4.5★ (26) | Marquette | — | Overall |
| 2 | Smith Construction Inc | 57 | 3.9★ (22) | Marquette | — | — |
| 3 | Argall Excavating LLC | 57 | 4.9★ (16) | Ishpeming, 10 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | 906 EXCAVATION & LAND MANAGEMENT LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (9) | Marquette | — | — |
| 5 | Ishpeming Concrete Corp | 55 | 4.1★ (29) | Ishpeming, 14 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 6 | Hilltop Excavating Inc | 54 | 5.0★ (5) | Marquette | — | — |
| 7 | DugRight LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (9) | Ishpeming, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Rudy Goupille and Sons Inc | 52 | 4.7★ (6) | Ishpeming, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Northwood Clearing | 51 | 5.0★ (4) | Ishpeming, 2 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 10 | Besola Trucking & Excavating | 51 | 2.7★ (7) | Marquette | — | — |
The 15 best excavating contractors in Marquette, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Marquette
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ishpeming, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marquette
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ishpeming, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 29 Google reviews, the most in Marquette.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marquette
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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.
#7 DugRight LLC
Based in Ishpeming, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ishpeming, 6 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ishpeming, 2 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marquette
51/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.7★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Trucking company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Marquette
51/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ishpeming, 14 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marquette
49/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.1★ from 21 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marquette
49/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Ishpeming, 10 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Marquette
9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A & K Outdoor Services | 25 mi | |
| Elemental Contracting | 5.0★ (6) | In Marquette |
| Glory Construction | In Marquette | |
| Lajeunesse Trucking & Excavating | In Marquette | |
| Maki Dirt Works | In Marquette | |
| Marquette Mineral, LLC. | In Marquette | |
| Sealer King | In Marquette | |
| Tri County Paving | In Marquette | |
| Verbrigghe Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Marquette |
How we ranked Marquette excavating contractors
We scored 15 Marquette 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 Marquette 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 Marquette: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Marquette?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Marquette, MI is Oberstar Inc with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.5★ from 26 Google reviews. Smith Construction Inc (#2) and Argall Excavating LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 15 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Marquette?
ContractorsRanked ranks 15 excavating contractors serving Marquette, MI. 8 of them are based in Marquette; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 9 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Marquette are open 24/7?
1 ranked excavating contractor in Marquette posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Northwood Clearing (#9). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Marquette work on weekends?
2 of 15 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Argall Excavating LLC (#3) and Northwood Clearing (#9). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Marquette excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 15 rated excavating contractors in Marquette is 4.7★, with a median of 9 reviews. Ishpeming Concrete Corp has the most, 29 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Marquette count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Marquette 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 Marquette
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 15 excavating contractors serving Marquette.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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