57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Otsego, MN (2026)
98 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Otsego: JL Landworx, CR Score 57/100; 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 98.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 4,948 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 98 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
98 Otsego excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 16 are open 24/7, 46 open Saturdays and 23 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 98 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Otsego at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JL Landworx | 57 | 4.8★ (22) | Big Lake, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.9★ (4,948) | Plymouth, 19 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Kothrade Sewer, Septic, and Excavating | 57 | 4.7★ (17) | Corcoran, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (1,689) | Brooklyn Park, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Finley Excavating | 55 | 5.0★ (5) | Elk River, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Prairie Contracting | 55 | 5.0★ (5) | Rogers, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Earthstone Companies | 55 | 5.0★ (16) | Big Lake, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Davis Dirt Works LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (45) | Big Lake, 13 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Platinum Land Management LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (19) | Elk River, 7 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.9★ (2,749) | New Brighton, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 98 best excavating contractors in Otsego, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Plymouth, 19 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 4,948 Google reviews, the most in Otsego.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Corcoran, 10 mi away
57/100CR 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.
Based in Brooklyn Park, 17 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,689 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elk River, 4 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #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.
Based in Rogers, 5 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Big Lake, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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.
Based in Big Lake, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Elk River, 7 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 New Brighton, 25 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,749 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elk River, 2 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 68 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ramsey, 5 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Corcoran, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Albertville, 5 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Rogers, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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.
#16 CatJo
Based in Buffalo, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 New Brighton, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anoka, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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.
#19 Fehn Companies
Based in Albertville, 4 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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, 11 mi away
53/100CR 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.
#21 NAKON Excavating
Based in Ramsey, 5 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dayton, 7 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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.
Based in Oak Grove, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 539 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Bethel, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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.
Based in Ham Lake, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
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 98 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Otsego
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) | 13 mi |
| American Innovations | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Bart D Boese Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Brenteson Co | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Complete Inground Services | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Core Contracting LLC | 5.0★ (11) | In Otsego |
| Dryden Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Duane Ritter Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Environmental Restoration, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Johnson Sealcoating LLC | 5.0★ (5) | In Otsego |
| Landmark Siteworks | 3.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Local Renovation Professional LLC | In Otsego | |
| Nick's Tree & Landscape | 3.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Peak Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Scheiber Inc. | 4.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Straightline Excavating and Landscaping | 3.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Sylvester Concrete Solutions | 5.0★ (39) | In Otsego |
| TruePhase Electric | 5.0★ (21) | In Otsego |
| Twin Pines Earthworks | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Wipper Backhoe Service | 1.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
How we ranked Otsego excavating contractors
We scored 98 Otsego 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 Otsego 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 Otsego: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Otsego?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Otsego, MN is JL Landworx with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Kothrade Sewer, Septic, and Excavating (#3) follow. We ranked 98 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Otsego?
ContractorsRanked ranks 98 excavating contractors serving Otsego, MN. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Otsego are open 24/7?
16 ranked excavating contractors in Otsego post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2), Kothrade Sewer, Septic, and Excavating (#3) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Otsego work on weekends?
46 of 98 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 23 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are JL Landworx (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Kothrade Sewer, Septic, and Excavating (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Otsego excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 98 rated excavating contractors in Otsego is 4.8★, with a median of 14 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 4,948 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 Otsego count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Otsego 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 Otsego
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 98 excavating contractors serving Otsego.
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