61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Northfield, MN (2026)
36 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Northfield: JT Construction Services Midwest LLC, CR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Tommie Johnnie Landscape, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 36.
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Most-reviewed: Tommie Johnnie Landscape, 48 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 36 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
36 Northfield excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 10 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 36 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Northfield at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JT Construction Services Midwest LLC | 61 | 5.0★ (41) | Lakeville, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | DCS Brush Control | 60 | 5.0★ (26) | Prior Lake, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | B & B Excavating & Drain C!eaning | 59 | 4.9★ (16) | Faribault, 4 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Nerstrand Excavating | 56 | 4.7★ (19) | Faribault, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Gallaghers Inc | 56 | 4.9★ (10) | Lakeville, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Tommie Johnnie Landscape | 56 | 4.9★ (48) | Prior Lake, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 7 | Witte Bros Excavating Inc | 55 | 4.7★ (26) | Faribault, 18 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Church Contracting | 55 | 5.0★ (20) | Lakeville, 18 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Grade Solutions LLC. | 55 | 4.5★ (8) | Farmington, 13 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Gordon Glende Excavating | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | Faribault, 10 mi away | — | — |
The 36 best excavating contractors in Northfield, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Prior Lake, 17 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Faribault, 4 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Faribault, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lakeville, 13 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Prior Lake, 22 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 48 Google reviews, the most in Northfield.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Faribault, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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.
Based in Lakeville, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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.
Based in Farmington, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Faribault, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#11 RockPro
Based in Inver Grove Heights, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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.
#12 Quad E Companies
Based in Lakeville, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Lakeville, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lakeville, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Faribault, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#16 Dirt Worx LLC
Based in Rosemount, 18 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 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Prior Lake, 19 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Savage, 24 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cottage Grove, 18 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Prior Lake, 18 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Owatonna, 20 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 22 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Prior Lake, 22 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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.
#23 DSM Excavating
Based in Hastings, 24 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 8 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
49/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lakeville, 15 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 1.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 36 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #36, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Krueger Excavating | 48 | 3.7★ (3) | 19 mi |
| 27 | Lloyd's Construction Services, Inc. | 48 | 4.8★ (21) | 19 mi |
| 28 | Corbins, LLC | 48 | 4.4★ (41) | 24 mi |
| 29 | Kielmeyer Constr Inc | 48 | 5.0★ (4) | 9 mi |
| 30 | RockNWater Landscapes LLC | 47 | 5.0★ (13) | 19 mi |
| 31 | Voehl Construction Inc. | 47 | 4.9★ (15) | 20 mi |
| 32 | Bob's Snow Removal & Landscaping | 47 | 5.0★ (6) | 24 mi |
| 33 | Eickhoff's Cleaning Lawn Care Inc. | 46 | 3.0★ (4) | 5 mi |
| 34 | Jirik Dirt Worx | 45 | 5.0★ (3) | 10 mi |
| 35 | Total Construction & Equipment Inc | 45 | 4.2★ (15) | 25 mi |
| 36 | TMS Companies | 42 | 4.0★ (4) | 23 mi |
Also serving Northfield
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Byers House | 12 mi | |
| C&T Siteworks LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Cowan Grading & Excavating | 3.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Creative Landscape Enterprises | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Deutsch Excavating Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Northfield |
| Enebak Construction | 4.0★ (2) | In Northfield |
| Fusion Enterprises LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Gartzke Construction Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Glimer Excavating Inc | 6 mi | |
| Hanson Excavating-Northfield | 5.0★ (1) | In Northfield |
| Hill Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Hillside Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Hydro-Vac Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Jandro Excavating | 12 mi | |
| KB Septic & Excavation LLC | 13 mi | |
| Northland Grading & Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Northfield |
| On Track Companies LLC ( Farm Drainage and Excavating) | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| SiteWork Services, Inc. | 1.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Stocker Excavating Co | 3.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Unlimited Siteworks LLC | 11 mi |
How we ranked Northfield excavating contractors
We scored 36 Northfield 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 Northfield 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 Northfield: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Northfield?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Northfield, MN is JT Construction Services Midwest LLC with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. DCS Brush Control (#2) and B & B Excavating & Drain C!eaning (#3) follow. We ranked 36 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Northfield?
ContractorsRanked ranks 36 excavating contractors serving Northfield, MN. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Northfield are open 24/7?
1 ranked excavating contractor in Northfield posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Tommie Johnnie Landscape (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Northfield work on weekends?
10 of 36 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are JT Construction Services Midwest LLC (#1), DCS Brush Control (#2) and B & B Excavating & Drain C!eaning (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Northfield excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 36 rated excavating contractors in Northfield is 4.9★, with a median of 8 reviews. Tommie Johnnie Landscape has the most, 48 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 Northfield count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Northfield 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 Northfield
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 36 excavating contractors serving Northfield.
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