56/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.0★ from 75 Google reviews, the most in Rochester.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Rochester, MN (2026)
14 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Rochester: Roto-Rooter Sewer & Drain Services, CR Score 56/100; 4.0★ from 75 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Kustom Landscape & Design, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 14.
- 6
Most-reviewed: Roger's Tree And Asphalt Services LLC, 37 Google reviews at 3.3★, the most of 14 ranked after Roto-Rooter Sewer & Drain Services; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
14 Rochester excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.0★ across 14 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Rochester at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Sewer & Drain Services | 56 | 4.0★ (75) | Rochester | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Kustom Landscape & Design | 51 | 3.6★ (27) | Byron, 2 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | S L Contracting | 51 | 4.1★ (9) | Rochester | — | — |
| 4 | DeCook Excavating | 51 | 3.5★ (23) | Byron, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | KATS Excavating LLC | 49 | 4.2★ (5) | Byron, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Roger's Tree And Asphalt Services LLC | 49 | 3.3★ (37) | Rochester | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 7 | Domke Excavating, Inc | 48 | 5.0★ (3) | Rochester | — | — |
| 8 | Affordable Concrete Inc. | 48 | 5.0★ (7) | Rochester | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Snow Contracting LLC | 46 | 3.7★ (3) | Byron, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | VIP Outdoor Services | 46 | 4.6★ (8) | Holmen, 4 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
The 14 best excavating contractors in Rochester, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Byron, 2 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.6★ from 27 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester
51/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Byron, 8 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Byron, 8 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ 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 Rochester
49/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.3★ from 37 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester
48/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Rochester
48/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Byron, 22 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Holmen, 4 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Stewartville, 10 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester
44/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Rochester
43/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Owatonna, 22 mi away
38/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Rochester
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Benike Construction | In Rochester | |
| Boysen Construction LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Rochester |
| Broken Rock Construction & Excavating | In Rochester | |
| DBS Group LLC | 4.7★ (3) | In Rochester |
| De Cook Excavating Inc | In Rochester | |
| Dirt Doctor Construction | In Rochester | |
| ERH Construction | In Rochester | |
| Groundworks Foundation Repair Rochester | 2.6★ (5) | In Rochester |
| Heartland Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Rochester |
| Heartland Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Rochester |
| KLM LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Rochester |
| L & R Construction | 1.0★ (2) | In Rochester |
| Links Outdoor Services | In Rochester | |
| Mitts Septic & Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | In Rochester |
| NPL Construction Co | 4.0★ (1) | In Rochester |
| Paul Cassidy's Irish Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Rochester |
| Ploetz Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Rochester |
| Rochester Asphalt and Concrete | In Rochester | |
| T G Swanson Excavating | In Rochester | |
| TLC Excavating | 1.0★ (2) | In Rochester |
How we ranked Rochester excavating contractors
We scored 14 Rochester 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 Rochester 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 Rochester: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Rochester?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Rochester, MN is Roto-Rooter Sewer & Drain Services with a CR Score of 56/100. It has 4.0★ from 75 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Kustom Landscape & Design (#2) and S L Contracting (#3) follow. We ranked 14 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Rochester?
ContractorsRanked ranks 14 excavating contractors serving Rochester, MN. 7 of them are based in Rochester; 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 Rochester are open 24/7?
3 ranked excavating contractors in Rochester post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Sewer & Drain Services (#1), Kustom Landscape & Design (#2) and Snow Contracting LLC (#9). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Rochester work on weekends?
6 of 14 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Sewer & Drain Services (#1), Kustom Landscape & Design (#2) and Roger's Tree And Asphalt Services LLC (#6). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Rochester excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 14 rated excavating contractors in Rochester is 4.0★, with a median of 7 reviews. Roto-Rooter Sewer & Drain Services has the most, 75 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Rochester count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Rochester 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 Rochester
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 14 excavating contractors serving Rochester.
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