57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Monticello, MN (2026)
77 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Monticello: Earthstone Companies, CR Score 57/100; 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Kothrade Sewer, Septic, and Excavating, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 77.
- 6
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Water Cleanup, 1,510 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 77 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
77 Monticello excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 9 are open 24/7, 35 open Saturdays and 15 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 77 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Monticello at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Earthstone Companies | 57 | 5.0★ (16) | Big Lake, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Davis Dirt Works LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (45) | Big Lake, 6 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Kothrade Sewer, Septic, and Excavating | 56 | 4.7★ (17) | Corcoran, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | JL Landworx | 55 | 4.8★ (22) | Big Lake, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Lofgren Excavating | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | Big Lake, 1 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.7★ (1,510) | Sauk Rapids, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 7 | CatJo | 55 | 5.0★ (25) | Buffalo, 11 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Platinum Land Management LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (19) | Elk River, 9 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Imholte Excavation & Septic | 54 | 4.8★ (22) | Saint Cloud, 11 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drain, & Water Damage Cleanup Service | 53 | 4.9★ (68) | Elk River, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 77 best excavating contractors in Monticello, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Big Lake, 6 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Corcoran, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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.
#4 JL Landworx
Based in Big Lake, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Big Lake, 1 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Sauk Rapids, 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 1,510 Google reviews, the most in Monticello.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#7 CatJo
Based in Buffalo, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Elk River, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Cloud, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Elk River, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 68 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sauk Rapids, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 202 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albertville, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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.
Based in Elk River, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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.
Based in Buffalo, 7 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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.
Based in Corcoran, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Rogers, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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.
#17 Fehn Companies
Based in Albertville, 9 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Big Lake, 1 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Cloud, 14 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ramsey, 14 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Rogers, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Buffalo, 7 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elk River, 6 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 571 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Big Lake, 5 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anoka, 17 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
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 77 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Monticello
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Services | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Alpha Air Heating and A/C | 5.0★ (10) | In Monticello |
| Arvola Custom Homes | 5.0★ (1) | In Monticello |
| Bart D Boese Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Comfy Home Heating & Cooling | 5.0★ (6) | In Monticello |
| Duane Ritter Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Kasper Excavating Inc | In Monticello | |
| Landmark Siteworks | 3.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Lindenfelser Excavating | In Monticello | |
| MBE Monticello Pit | In Monticello | |
| Meadowbrook by JP Brooks Builders | 5.0★ (1) | In Monticello |
| Minnesota Electric Supply | 5.0★ (4) | In Monticello |
| monticello construction company | In Monticello | |
| Nick's Tree & Landscape | 3.0★ (2) | In Monticello |
| Northstar Handyman Services LLC | 5.0★ (10) | In Monticello |
| Platinum Decks | 5.0★ (4) | In Monticello |
| Radiant Remodeling and Renovation | In Monticello | |
| Scheiber Inc. | 4.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Twin Pines Earthworks | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Wipper Backhoe Service | 1.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
How we ranked Monticello excavating contractors
We scored 77 Monticello 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 Monticello 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 Monticello: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Monticello?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Monticello, MN is Earthstone Companies with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Davis Dirt Works LLC (#2) and Kothrade Sewer, Septic, and Excavating (#3) follow. We ranked 77 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Monticello?
ContractorsRanked ranks 77 excavating contractors serving Monticello, MN. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Monticello are open 24/7?
9 ranked excavating contractors in Monticello post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Kothrade Sewer, Septic, and Excavating (#3), Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Water Cleanup (#6) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drain, & Water Damage Cleanup Service (#10). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Monticello work on weekends?
35 of 77 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 15 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Earthstone Companies (#1), Davis Dirt Works LLC (#2) and Kothrade Sewer, Septic, and Excavating (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Monticello excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 77 rated excavating contractors in Monticello is 4.8★, with a median of 12 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Water Cleanup has the most, 1,510 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 Monticello count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Monticello 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 Monticello
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 77 excavating contractors serving Monticello.
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