60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 4,948 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Minnetonka, MN (2026)
116 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Minnetonka: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 60/100; 4.9★ from 4,948 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 116.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 5,657 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 116 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
116 Minnetonka excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 18 are open 24/7, 49 open Saturdays and 33 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 116 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Coon Rapids ranking. See Excavating contractors in Coon Rapids
Top 10 excavating contractors in Minnetonka at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 60 | 4.9★ (4,948) | Plymouth, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.9★ (1,719) | Eden Prairie, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (5,657) | Minneapolis, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.9★ (3,074) | Inver Grove Heights, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.9★ (2,749) | New Brighton, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (1,514) | Richfield, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (1,689) | Brooklyn Park, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Rivus Drainage | 56 | 5.0★ (18) | Eden Prairie, 3 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Iserman Contracting and Excavating - ICE | 55 | 5.0★ (15) | New Brighton, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Kothrade Sewer, Septic, and Excavating | 55 | 4.7★ (17) | Corcoran, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 116 best excavating contractors in Minnetonka, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Eden Prairie, 5 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,719 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Minneapolis, 11 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 5,657 Google reviews, the most in Minnetonka.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Inver Grove Heights, 16 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 3,074 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Brighton, 18 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,749 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richfield, 12 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,514 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brooklyn Park, 13 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,689 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eden Prairie, 3 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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.
Based in New Brighton, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Corcoran, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lakeville, 20 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Corcoran, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Prior Lake, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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.
Based in Minneapolis, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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.
Based in Mound, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #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.
Based in Chanhassen, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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.
#17 JL Landworx
Based in Big Lake, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chanhassen, 5 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chaska, 9 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ 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 Bloomington, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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.
Based in Minneapolis, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#22 RockPro
Based in Inver Grove Heights, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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.
#23 CatJo
Based in Buffalo, 23 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Edina, 6 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chaska, 7 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Minnetonka excavating contractors
We scored 116 Minnetonka 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 Minnetonka 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 Minnetonka: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Minnetonka?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Minnetonka, MN is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.9★ from 4,948 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 116 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Minnetonka are open 24/7?
18 ranked excavating contractors in Minnetonka 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 Minnetonka work on weekends?
49 of 116 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 33 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 Minnetonka excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 116 rated excavating contractors in Minnetonka is 4.8★, with a median of 15 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 5,657 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Minnetonka count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Minnetonka 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 Minnetonka
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 116 excavating contractors serving Minnetonka.
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