62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Owatonna, MN (2026)
13 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Owatonna: Steve James Excavating D &M Construction LLC, CR Score 62/100; 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 1 PM.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): P & L Excavating, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #10 of 13.
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Most-reviewed: Witte Bros Excavating Inc, 26 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 13 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
13 Owatonna excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 13 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Owatonna at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve James Excavating D &M Construction LLC | 62 | 4.8★ (16) | Owatonna | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Witte Bros Excavating Inc | 59 | 4.7★ (26) | Faribault, 14 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | Don Loken Excavating & Drainage | 58 | 4.9★ (9) | Owatonna | — | — |
| 4 | Martin Outdoor Innovations | 58 | 4.9★ (22) | Owatonna | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | B & B Excavating & Drain C!eaning | 57 | 4.9★ (16) | Faribault, 23 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Nerstrand Excavating | 57 | 4.7★ (19) | Faribault, 18 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Gordon Glende Excavating | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | Faribault, 16 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | BCM Grading Excavating | 52 | 3.6★ (7) | Faribault, 19 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Hodgman Drainage Company, Inc. | 51 | 4.8★ (6) | Owatonna | — | — |
| 10 | P & L Excavating | 51 | 5.0★ (3) | Albert Lea, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
The 13 best excavating contractors in Owatonna, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Faribault, 14 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews, the most in Owatonna.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Owatonna
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Owatonna
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Faribault, 23 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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, 18 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Faribault, 16 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Faribault, 19 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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.
Based in Owatonna
51/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 P & L Excavating
Based in Albert Lea, 23 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Foundation”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Faribault, 19 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Masonry contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#12 Jirik Dirt Worx
Based in Faribault, 16 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Faribault, 21 mi away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Owatonna
18 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Array Brothers LLC | 5.0★ (15) | In Owatonna |
| Borglum Brothers Farm Drainage | 3.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Byers House | 15 mi | |
| Eds Backhoe Services LLC | In Owatonna | |
| Hanks Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Hanson Excavating-Northfield | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Hillside Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Jandro Excavating | 16 mi | |
| Jirele landscape solutions | 5.0★ (4) | In Owatonna |
| KARARO EXCAVATING LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| KARARO EXCAVATING LLC | 11 mi | |
| Procrete LLC | 23 mi | |
| Professional Building Erectors | 14 mi | |
| SF Enterprises, LLC | 16 mi | |
| Sweep Squad Pros | 4.6★ (11) | In Owatonna |
| TD Flooring and Sales | In Owatonna | |
| Unlimited Siteworks LLC | 16 mi | |
| Water Heaters Now | 4.9★ (28) | In Owatonna |
How we ranked Owatonna excavating contractors
We scored 13 Owatonna 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 Owatonna 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 Owatonna: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Owatonna?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Owatonna, MN is Steve James Excavating D &M Construction LLC with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 1 PM. Witte Bros Excavating Inc (#2) and Don Loken Excavating & Drainage (#3) follow. We ranked 13 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Owatonna?
ContractorsRanked ranks 13 excavating contractors serving Owatonna, MN. 4 of them are based in Owatonna; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 18 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Owatonna are open 24/7?
1 ranked excavating contractor in Owatonna posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is P & L Excavating (#10). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Owatonna work on weekends?
4 of 13 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Steve James Excavating D &M Construction LLC (#1), Martin Outdoor Innovations (#4) and B & B Excavating & Drain C!eaning (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Owatonna excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 13 rated excavating contractors in Owatonna is 4.9★, with a median of 7 reviews. Witte Bros Excavating Inc has the most, 26 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 Owatonna count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Owatonna 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 Owatonna
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 13 excavating contractors serving Owatonna.
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