57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Saint Francis, MN (2026)
104 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Saint Francis: True North Contractors, CR Score 57/100; 4.8★ from 68 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Cedar Septic and Sewer LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 104.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 2,749 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 104 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
104 Saint Francis excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 20 are open 24/7, 46 open Saturdays and 27 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 104 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Saint Francis at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | True North Contractors | 57 | 4.8★ (68) | North Branch, 19 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Cedar Septic and Sewer LLC | 57 | 4.9★ (539) | Oak Grove, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Little Wings Dirtwork | 56 | 5.0★ (29) | East Bethel, 5 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | MMM Underground | 56 | 5.0★ (16) | Blaine, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.9★ (2,749) | New Brighton, 25 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 6 | Grind Co. Stump Solutions LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (29) | East Bethel, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.8★ (1,689) | Brooklyn Park, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Casper's Excavating | 55 | 4.3★ (25) | Wyoming, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | LowBoyz Excavating | 55 | 5.0★ (9) | Oak Grove, 3 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | JL Landworx | 55 | 4.8★ (22) | Big Lake, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 104 best excavating contractors in Saint Francis, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Oak Grove, 4 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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, 5 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Blaine, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 New Brighton, 25 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,749 Google reviews, the most in Saint Francis.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Bethel, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Brooklyn Park, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Wyoming, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oak Grove, 3 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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.
#10 JL Landworx
Based in Big Lake, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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.
Based in East Bethel, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Ham Lake, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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.
#13 Kuhn Excavation
Based in North Branch, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Corcoran, 22 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Elk River, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Anoka, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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.
Based in Elk River, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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.
#19 DW Companies LLC
Based in Cambridge, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 80 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ramsey, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Big Lake, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 68 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dayton, 7 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Forest Lake, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Big Lake, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
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 104 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Prairie Contracting | 52 | 5.0★ (5) | 16 mi |
| 27 | Scherber companies | 52 | 3.8★ (10) | 23 mi |
| 28 | NAKON Excavating | 52 | 4.9★ (12) | 10 mi |
| 29 | Foster Trucking & Excavating | 52 | 4.0★ (14) | 13 mi |
| 30 | Olson's Excavating & Sewer Services | 52 | 4.7★ (52) | 17 mi |
| 31 | Footings To Final | 52 | 5.0★ (14) | 11 mi |
| 32 | Raml's Tree Service, LLC | 51 | 4.9★ (25) | 12 mi |
| 33 | North Pine Aggregate | 51 | 4.7★ (26) | 17 mi |
| 34 | Kreps Excavating LLC | 51 | 5.0★ (7) | 18 mi |
| 35 | Gustafson Excavating | 50 | 4.5★ (81) | 21 mi |
| 36 | Northdale Construction Co | 50 | 5.0★ (5) | 18 mi |
| 37 | Lofgren Excavating | 50 | 5.0★ (3) | 22 mi |
| 38 | US SiteWork | 50 | 4.5★ (6) | 11 mi |
| 39 | Fehn Companies | 50 | 4.6★ (23) | 18 mi |
| 40 | Ground Tech, Inc. | 50 | 4.5★ (30) | 19 mi |
| 41 | TW Hauling & Excavating, Inc. | 50 | 5.0★ (3) | 10 mi |
| 42 | Metro Earthworks & Sewer Repair | 50 | 4.9★ (22) | 17 mi |
| 43 | N.M.T. Companies Inc | 49 | 5.0★ (3) | 18 mi |
| 44 | Elite Contractors Inc. | 49 | 4.8★ (20) | 4 mi |
| 45 | Boss Construction LLC | 49 | 4.8★ (26) | 13 mi |
| 46 | Diamond Edge Contracting, LLC | 49 | 5.0★ (20) | 13 mi |
| 47 | Tucker Site Services LLC | 49 | 4.8★ (18) | 11 mi |
| 48 | Belair | 49 | 4.8★ (14) | 22 mi |
| 49 | Nord Excavating Inc | 49 | 4.1★ (7) | 17 mi |
| 50 | PWS | 49 | 4.3★ (3) | 21 mi |
Also serving Saint Francis
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 Excavating | 3.0★ (2) | In Saint Francis |
| Advanced Services | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| American Innovations | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Bart D Boese Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Brenteson Co | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Dryden Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Elite Dirt Works, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| G N Excavating | 3.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Havel Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| J & S Holmquist | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Julian M Johnson Construction Corporation | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Landmark Siteworks | 3.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Legacy Excavating | In Saint Francis | |
| Olson Walter E & Son Contractor | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Platinum Lawn & Landscaping | In Saint Francis | |
| Rhino Bobcat and Landscape Services Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Scheiber Inc. | 4.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Straightline Excavating and Landscaping | 3.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Twin Pines Earthworks | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Unlimited Inc | 1.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
How we ranked Saint Francis excavating contractors
We scored 104 Saint Francis 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 4, 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 Saint Francis 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 Saint Francis: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Saint Francis?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Saint Francis, MN is True North Contractors with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 4.8★ from 68 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Cedar Septic and Sewer LLC (#2) and Little Wings Dirtwork (#3) follow. We ranked 104 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 4, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Saint Francis?
ContractorsRanked ranks 104 excavating contractors serving Saint Francis, MN. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Saint Francis are open 24/7?
20 ranked excavating contractors in Saint Francis post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are True North Contractors (#1), Cedar Septic and Sewer LLC (#2) and MMM Underground (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Saint Francis work on weekends?
46 of 104 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 27 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are True North Contractors (#1), Cedar Septic and Sewer LLC (#2) and Little Wings Dirtwork (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Saint Francis excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 104 rated excavating contractors in Saint Francis is 4.8★, with a median of 14 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 2,749 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Saint Francis count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Saint Francis 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 Saint Francis
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 104 excavating contractors serving Saint Francis.
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