58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Saint Michael, MN (2026)
102 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Saint Michael: Kothrade Sewer, Septic, and Excavating, CR Score 58/100; 4.7★ from 17 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 102.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 5,657 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 102 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
102 Saint Michael excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 15 are open 24/7, 48 open Saturdays and 23 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 102 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Saint Michael at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kothrade Sewer, Septic, and Excavating | 58 | 4.7★ (17) | Corcoran, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.9★ (4,948) | Plymouth, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | JL Landworx | 57 | 4.8★ (22) | Big Lake, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.8★ (1,689) | Brooklyn Park, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.8★ (5,657) | Minneapolis, 25 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 6 | Scherber companies | 55 | 3.8★ (10) | Corcoran, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Earthstone Companies | 55 | 5.0★ (16) | Big Lake, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Prairie Contracting | 55 | 5.0★ (5) | Rogers, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | CatJo | 55 | 5.0★ (25) | Buffalo, 9 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Davis Dirt Works LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (45) | Big Lake, 14 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
The 102 best excavating contractors in Saint Michael, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Plymouth, 17 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 4,948 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#3 JL Landworx
Based in Big Lake, 6 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Brooklyn Park, 17 mi away
55/100CR 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 Minneapolis, 25 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 5,657 Google reviews, the most in Saint Michael.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Corcoran, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 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 Rogers, 5 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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.
#9 CatJo
Based in Buffalo, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Big Lake, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Rogers, 4 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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.
Based in Albertville, 3 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Elk River, 9 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 Elk River, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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.
#15 Fehn Companies
Based in Albertville, 2 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Elk River, 8 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 New Brighton, 25 mi away
53/100CR 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 Big Lake, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Ramsey, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Anoka, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Mound, 16 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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.
#22 NAKON Excavating
Based in Ramsey, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Maple Grove, 8 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 22 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Corcoran, 6 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ham Lake, 23 mi away
51/100CR 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 102 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Saint Michael
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) | 15 mi |
| American Innovations | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Bart D Boese Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Boerger Construction | In Saint Michael | |
| Complete Inground Services | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| DG Wood & Stone | In Saint Michael | |
| Duane Ritter Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Environmental Restoration, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Excel Excavating Plus INC | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| JS Stewart Companies, Inc | 1.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| Landmark Siteworks | 3.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Mack Air Commercial Hvac and Refrigeration LLC | 5.0★ (12) | In Saint Michael |
| MetroGeneralServices | In Saint Michael | |
| Nick's Tree & Landscape | 3.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Peak Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Scheiber Inc. | 4.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Straightline Excavating and Landscaping | 3.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Ti-Zack Concrete, LLC | In Saint Michael | |
| True Line Finish Works | 5.0★ (1) | In Saint Michael |
| Twin Pines Earthworks | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
How we ranked Saint Michael excavating contractors
We scored 102 Saint Michael 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 Saint Michael 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 Michael: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Saint Michael?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Saint Michael, MN is Kothrade Sewer, Septic, and Excavating with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.7★ from 17 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and JL Landworx (#3) follow. We ranked 102 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Saint Michael?
ContractorsRanked ranks 102 excavating contractors serving Saint Michael, MN. 2 of them are based in Saint Michael; 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 Saint Michael are open 24/7?
15 ranked excavating contractors in Saint Michael post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Kothrade Sewer, Septic, and Excavating (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) 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 Saint Michael work on weekends?
48 of 102 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 23 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Kothrade Sewer, Septic, and Excavating (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and JL Landworx (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Saint Michael excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 102 rated excavating contractors in Saint Michael is 4.9★, with a median of 14 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 5,657 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 Michael count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Saint Michael 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 Michael
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 102 excavating contractors serving Saint Michael.
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