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Best Excavating Contractors in North Branch, MN (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in North Branch: True North Contractors, CR Score 63/100; 4.8★ from 68 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): MMM Underground, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 44.

  3. 9

    Most-reviewed: Cedar Septic and Sewer LLC, 539 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 44 ranked; ranked #9.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

44 North Branch excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 9 are open 24/7, 19 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 44 rated businesses.

Top 10 excavating contractors in North Branch at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in North Branch at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1True North Contractors634.8★ (68)North Branch24/7Overall
2MMM Underground595.0★ (16)Blaine, 6 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Grind Co. Stump Solutions LLC585.0★ (29)East Bethel, 10 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Gustafson Excavating574.5★ (81)North Branch——
5Kuhn Excavation575.0★ (5)North BranchSat · Sun · Evenings—
6DW Companies LLC564.9★ (80)Cambridge, 11 mi away——
7R E Peterson Excavating Sand565.0★ (25)Forest Lake, 11 mi away——
8Lumberjack Excavating and Landscaping565.0★ (5)East Bethel, 9 mi away24/7—
9Cedar Septic and Sewer LLC564.9★ (539)Oak Grove, 18 mi away24/7Most reviews
10Little Wings Dirtwork555.0★ (29)East Bethel, 16 mi awaySat · Evenings—

The 44 best excavating contractors in North Branch, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Ranked #1 in North Branch

    #1 True North Contractors

    Based in North Branch

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 68 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4445 397th St, North Branch, MN 55056
    View profile for True North Contractors(612) 900-7854

  2. #2 MMM Underground

    Based in Blaine, 6 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 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.

    • 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for MMM Underground(651) 707-6141

  4. #4 Gustafson Excavating

    Based in North Branch

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 81 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6610 410th St, North Branch, MN 55056
    View profile for Gustafson Excavating(651) 674-7430

  5. #5 Kuhn Excavation

    Based in North Branch

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 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.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 6:30 AM–7 PM
    View profile for Kuhn Excavation(612) 799-2007

  6. #6 DW Companies LLC

    Based in Cambridge, 11 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 80 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 80 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3024 MN-95, Cambridge, MN 55008
    View profile for DW Companies LLC(763) 691-1897

  9. #9 Cedar Septic and Sewer LLC

    Based in Oak Grove, 18 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 539 Google reviews, the most in North Branch.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 539 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    557 221st Ave NW, Oak Grove, MN 55011
    View profile for Cedar Septic and Sewer LLC(763) 218-1397

  10. #10 Little Wings Dirtwork

    Based in East Bethel, 16 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    125 241st Ln NE, Bethel, MN 55005
    View profile for Little Wings Dirtwork(763) 228-2837

  11. #11 Casper's Excavating

    Based in Wyoming, 17 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun 7 AM–5 PM
    Address
    2949 Viking Blvd NE, Wyoming, MN 55092
    View profile for Casper's Excavating(763) 434-3618

  12. #12 LeRoux Companies, LLC

    Based in North Branch

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    39562 Grand Ave, North Branch, MN 55056
    View profile for LeRoux Companies, LLC(651) 426-2084

  13. #13 Badger Daylighting Hydrovac Services Company Serving Minnesota, MN.

    Based in Forest Lake, 15 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 6 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    Suite, 100 Goodview Cir N, Forest Lake, MN 55025
    View profile for Badger Daylighting Hydrovac Services Company Serving Minnesota, MN.(651) 829-1876

  17. #17 Meadow Creek Dirt Works

    Based in Ham Lake, 20 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2722 Constance Blvd NE, Ham Lake, MN 55304
    View profile for Meadow Creek Dirt Works(320) 360-4699

  18. #18 N.M.T. Companies Inc

    Based in Cambridge, 8 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for N.M.T. Companies Inc(763) 688-3989

  19. #19 Ground Tech, Inc.

    Based in Forest Lake, 15 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    24013 Goodview Way N, Forest Lake, MN 55025
    View profile for Ground Tech, Inc.(651) 964-0006

  20. #20 Dirty Work Excavating

    Based in Hugo, 24 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Dirty Work Excavating(651) 246-8268

  21. #21 LowBoyz Excavating

    Based in Oak Grove, 19 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 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.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    21919 Drake St NW, Oak Grove, MN 55011
    View profile for LowBoyz Excavating(612) 990-5690

  22. #22 North Pine Aggregate

    Based in Forest Lake, 20 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    14551 Lake Dr NE, Forest Lake, MN 55025
    View profile for North Pine Aggregate(651) 464-6802

  23. #23 Perry & Sons Excavating, Inc.

    Based in Forest Lake, 10 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    9752 292nd St, Chisago City, MN 55013
    View profile for Perry & Sons Excavating, Inc.(651) 257-6278

  25. #25 Foster Trucking & Excavating

    Based in Ham Lake, 24 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1561 Bunker Lake Blvd NE, Ham Lake, MN 55304
    View profile for Foster Trucking & Excavating(763) 755-0407

All 44 excavating contractors

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #44, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.

excavating contractors in North Branch, ranks 26 to 44
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Innovation Foundation Repair LLC484.6★ (11)18 mi
27D&G Electric484.1★ (30)In North Branch
28Arnt Construction Co Inc483.2★ (9)25 mi
29Rudy Excavating Inc483.7★ (3)22 mi
30Siteworx Excavating483.1★ (7)25 mi
31Elite Contractors Inc.474.8★ (20)18 mi
32Minnesota Utilities & Excavating463.7★ (9)21 mi
33Justin Taylor Companies LLC (JTC)454.4★ (36)19 mi
34Dresel Contracting454.7★ (16)15 mi
35Alpha Concrete, LLC.444.6★ (19)19 mi
36Premier Property Care LLC444.4★ (14)22 mi
37Interstate Companies444.0★ (23)18 mi
38A+ Outdoor Services, Inc.433.8★ (83)21 mi
39Landworks Construction Inc434.7★ (3)12 mi
40R&R Outdoor Services LLC435.0★ (10)22 mi
41M&B Services Inc.434.1★ (16)21 mi
42PGM425.0★ (6)21 mi
43Avad Construction424.3★ (7)21 mi
44Designing Earth Contracting, Inc.415.0★ (3)19 mi

Also serving North Branch

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.

Unranked excavating contractors serving North Branch
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Air conditioning and HVAC Solutions North BranchIn North Branch
American Innovations5.0★ (2)16 mi
Beach Transport, Inc.In North Branch
Definitive concrete CorpIn North Branch
G N Excavating3.0★ (2)12 mi
Ironwood ContractingIn North Branch
J & S Holmquist5.0★ (1)11 mi
Northland Service llcIn North Branch
Old 61 Renovation LLC5.0★ (1)In North Branch
Olson Walter E & Son Contractor5.0★ (1)14 mi
Platinum View Repair & InstallationIn North Branch
R&M Septic Service4.8★ (73)In North Branch
Ross' Sewer Service Inc.4.8★ (24)In North Branch
Straightline Excavating and Landscaping3.0★ (2)20 mi
SwampDonkeyOutdoorServices LLC5.0★ (2)In North Branch
Tough Terrain Solutions LLCIn North Branch
Universal Consulting LLC3.0★ (4)In North Branch
VEES Home Inspections4.7★ (15)In North Branch
W&K CUSTOM WELDING5.0★ (3)In North Branch
Wild Coatings LLC.5.0★ (9)In North Branch

How we ranked North Branch excavating contractors

We scored 44 North Branch 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn North Branch data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Excavating contractors in North Branch: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in North Branch?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in North Branch, MN is True North Contractors with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.8★ from 68 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. MMM Underground (#2) and Grind Co. Stump Solutions LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 44 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in North Branch?

ContractorsRanked ranks 44 excavating contractors serving North Branch, MN. 6 of them are based in North Branch; 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 North Branch are open 24/7?

9 ranked excavating contractors in North Branch post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are True North Contractors (#1), MMM Underground (#2) and Lumberjack Excavating and Landscaping (#8). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in North Branch work on weekends?

19 of 44 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 11 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are True North Contractors (#1), MMM Underground (#2) and Grind Co. Stump Solutions LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do North Branch excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 44 rated excavating contractors in North Branch is 4.7★, with a median of 16 reviews. Cedar Septic and Sewer LLC has the most, 539 reviews, and ranks #9. 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 North Branch count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the North Branch 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 North Branch

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 44 excavating contractors serving North Branch.

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