61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 30 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 North Mankato, MN (2026)
9 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in North Mankato: Holtmeier Construction Inc, CR Score 61/100; 4.4★ from 30 Google reviews.
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Most-reviewed: General Rooter of Southern MN - Sewer & Drain Cleaning, 83 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 9 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
9 North Mankato excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 9 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Mankato ranking. See Excavating contractors in Mankato
Top 9 excavating contractors in North Mankato at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holtmeier Construction Inc | 61 | 4.4★ (30) | Mankato, 3 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | General Rooter of Southern MN - Sewer & Drain Cleaning | 60 | 5.0★ (83) | Mankato, 2 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | Dirt Merchant Inc | 58 | 4.9★ (8) | Mankato, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Blue Earth Environmental Co | 56 | 3.4★ (5) | Mankato, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Forrey Septic Systems & Excavating | 54 | 5.0★ (3) | Mankato, 6 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | H J Drummer Construction Inc | 54 | 3.7★ (3) | Mankato, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Sanco Equipment | 51 | 4.7★ (18) | Mankato, 2 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Keeley Landscape Supplies | 51 | 4.9★ (17) | Saint Peter, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Anderson Custom Landscapes, Inc. | 45 | 4.3★ (6) | Mankato, 14 mi away | — | — |
The 9 best excavating contractors in North Mankato, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Mankato, 2 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 83 Google reviews, the most in North Mankato.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mankato, 3 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Mankato, 3 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ 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 Mankato, 6 mi away
54/100CR 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 Mankato, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ 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 Mankato, 2 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 18 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Peter, 13 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 17 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Mankato, 14 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked North Mankato excavating contractors
We scored 9 North Mankato 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 North Mankato 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 North Mankato: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in North Mankato?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in North Mankato, MN is Holtmeier Construction Inc with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.4★ from 30 Google reviews. General Rooter of Southern MN - Sewer & Drain Cleaning (#2) and Dirt Merchant Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 9 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in North Mankato?
ContractorsRanked ranks 9 excavating contractors serving North Mankato, MN. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in North Mankato work on weekends?
2 of 9 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are General Rooter of Southern MN - Sewer & Drain Cleaning (#2) and Forrey Septic Systems & Excavating (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do North Mankato excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 9 rated excavating contractors in North Mankato is 4.7★, with a median of 8 reviews. General Rooter of Southern MN - Sewer & Drain Cleaning has the most, 83 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Mankato count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the North Mankato 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 Mankato
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 9 excavating contractors serving North Mankato.
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