59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Saint Peter, MN (2026)
11 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Saint Peter: Holtmeier Construction Inc, CR Score 59/100; 4.4★ from 30 Google reviews.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Chard Grading & Excavation LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 11.
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Most-reviewed: General Rooter of Southern MN - Sewer & Drain Cleaning, 83 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 11 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
11 Saint Peter 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 4.7★ across 11 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Mankato ranking. See Excavating contractors in Mankato
Top 10 excavating contractors in Saint Peter at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holtmeier Construction Inc | 59 | 4.4★ (30) | Mankato, 9 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | General Rooter of Southern MN - Sewer & Drain Cleaning | 58 | 5.0★ (83) | Mankato, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | Dirt Merchant Inc | 56 | 4.9★ (8) | Mankato, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Keeley Landscape Supplies | 54 | 4.9★ (17) | Saint Peter | — | — |
| 5 | Blue Earth Environmental Co | 54 | 3.4★ (5) | Mankato, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Chard Grading & Excavation LLC | 53 | 4.4★ (7) | Belle Plaine, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 7 | H J Drummer Construction Inc | 52 | 3.7★ (3) | Mankato, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Forrey Septic Systems & Excavating | 52 | 5.0★ (3) | Mankato, 17 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Martin Outdoor Innovations | 49 | 4.9★ (22) | Owatonna, 21 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Sanco Equipment | 49 | 4.7★ (18) | Mankato, 10 mi away | — | — |
The 11 best excavating contractors in Saint Peter, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Mankato, 10 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 83 Google reviews, the most in Saint Peter.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mankato, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Saint Peter
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 17 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Mankato, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ 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 Belle Plaine, 24 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mankato, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Mankato, 17 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Owatonna, 21 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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.
#10 Sanco Equipment
Based in Mankato, 10 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 18 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mankato, 13 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Saint Peter excavating contractors
We scored 11 Saint Peter 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 Peter 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 Peter: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Saint Peter?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Saint Peter, MN is Holtmeier Construction Inc with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.4★ from 30 Google reviews. General Rooter of Southern MN - Sewer & Drain Cleaning (#2) and Dirt Merchant Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 11 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Saint Peter?
ContractorsRanked ranks 11 excavating contractors serving Saint Peter, MN. 1 of them is based in Saint Peter; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Saint Peter are open 24/7?
1 ranked excavating contractor in Saint Peter posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Chard Grading & Excavation LLC (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Saint Peter work on weekends?
4 of 11 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are General Rooter of Southern MN - Sewer & Drain Cleaning (#2), Chard Grading & Excavation LLC (#6) and Forrey Septic Systems & Excavating (#8). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Saint Peter excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 11 rated excavating contractors in Saint Peter is 4.7★, with a median of 8 reviews. General Rooter of Southern MN - Sewer & Drain Cleaning has the most, 83 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 Saint Peter count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Saint Peter 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 Peter
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 11 excavating contractors serving Saint Peter.
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