61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 52 Google reviews, the most in Moorhead.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Moorhead, MN (2026)
24 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Moorhead: Asplin Inc, CR Score 61/100; 4.6★ from 52 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 12 PM.
- 8
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Dirt Dynamics, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #8 of 24.
- 8
Most-reviewed: Dirt Dynamics, 39 Google reviews at 3.6★, the most of 24 ranked after Asplin Inc; ranked #8.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
24 Moorhead excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 24 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Moorhead at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asplin Inc | 61 | 4.6★ (52) | Fargo, 5 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | M4 Contracting | 58 | 5.0★ (27) | West Fargo, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Richards Excavating | 57 | 5.0★ (18) | Fargo, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Eagle River Utility Solutions | 57 | 4.6★ (11) | Fargo, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Earthwork Services Inc | 56 | 4.5★ (22) | West Fargo, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Randall's Excavating Inc | 55 | 4.5★ (11) | Moorhead | — | — |
| 7 | Colby's Excavating LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (5) | Fargo, 2 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Dirt Dynamics | 55 | 3.6★ (39) | Fargo, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 9 | J-1 Excavating & Roll-Off | 54 | 5.0★ (10) | Moorhead | Sat | — |
| 10 | Iron Horse Crane Service | 53 | 4.5★ (8) | Moorhead | 24/7 | — |
The 24 best excavating contractors in Moorhead, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in West Fargo, 6 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fargo, 4 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Fargo, 4 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in West Fargo, 6 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Moorhead
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fargo, 2 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Fargo, 4 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.6★ from 39 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Moorhead
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dumpster rental service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Moorhead
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fargo, 2 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Fargo, 10 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Moorhead
51/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Moorhead
51/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fargo, 2 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 12 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in West Fargo, 7 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#17 Best Plumbing
Based in Fargo, 2 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Moorhead
50/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#19 L 2 Contracting
Based in Fargo, 5 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 17 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fargo, 3 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#21 Pioneer LLC
Based in Fargo, 5 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fargo, 5 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.6★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#23 WYS LLC
Based in Moorhead
46/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Moorhead
46/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Moorhead
15 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bottomline Excavating LLC | 7 mi | |
| Concrete Inc. | 5 mi | |
| Dave Meyer Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Moorhead |
| DEG Construction llc | In Moorhead | |
| Dig Em Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Elevate Home Services | 5.0★ (2) | In Moorhead |
| Great Plains Siteworks | 5.0★ (1) | In Moorhead |
| H & S Contracting Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Moorhead |
| H & S Contracting Inc | In Moorhead | |
| Integrity Excavating | In Moorhead | |
| Legacy Caulking LLC | In Moorhead | |
| Northern States Excavating Inc | 14 mi | |
| Red River Excavating, LLC | 3.0★ (2) | In Moorhead |
| Stellar Trenching Inc. | In Moorhead | |
| Wendt Construction Inc | In Moorhead |
How we ranked Moorhead excavating contractors
We scored 24 Moorhead 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 Moorhead 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 Moorhead: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Moorhead?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Moorhead, MN is Asplin Inc with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.6★ from 52 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 12 PM. M4 Contracting (#2) and Richards Excavating (#3) follow. We ranked 24 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Moorhead?
ContractorsRanked ranks 24 excavating contractors serving Moorhead, MN. 8 of them are based in Moorhead; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 15 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Moorhead are open 24/7?
2 ranked excavating contractors in Moorhead post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Dirt Dynamics (#8) and Iron Horse Crane Service (#10). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Moorhead work on weekends?
6 of 24 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Asplin Inc (#1), Colby's Excavating LLC (#7) and Dirt Dynamics (#8). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Moorhead excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 24 rated excavating contractors in Moorhead is 4.5★, with a median of 10 reviews. Asplin Inc has the most, 52 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Moorhead count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Moorhead 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 Moorhead
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 24 excavating contractors serving Moorhead.
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