61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 1,510 Google reviews, the most in Sauk Rapids.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Sauk Rapids, MN (2026)
23 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Sauk Rapids: Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Water Cleanup, CR Score 61/100; 4.7★ from 1,510 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Warrior Drain Cleaning & Plumbing Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 23.
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Most-reviewed: Warrior Drain Cleaning & Plumbing Services, 202 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 23 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Water Cleanup; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
23 Sauk Rapids excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 11 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 23 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Sauk Rapids at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Water Cleanup | 61 | 4.7★ (1,510) | Sauk Rapids | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Warrior Drain Cleaning & Plumbing Services | 59 | 5.0★ (202) | Sauk Rapids | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Don Green's Dirt Service | 56 | 4.6★ (90) | Saint Cloud, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Steve's Excavating Inc | 54 | 4.7★ (14) | Saint Cloud, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | C & L Excavating Inc | 54 | 4.1★ (9) | Saint Joseph, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Lent Excavating, Landscaping, and Forestry | 53 | 5.0★ (23) | Saint Joseph, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Northwest Excavators Inc. | 53 | 4.0★ (3) | Saint Joseph, 2 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Davis Dirt Works LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (45) | Big Lake, 23 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Imholte Excavation & Septic | 53 | 4.8★ (22) | Saint Cloud, 17 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | M L Schendzielos & Son Inc | 53 | 4.6★ (12) | Saint Cloud, 13 mi away | — | — |
The 23 best excavating contractors in Sauk Rapids, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Sauk Rapids
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 202 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Cloud, 4 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 90 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Cloud, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Saint Joseph, 6 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Saint Joseph, 14 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Joseph, 2 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ 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 Big Lake, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Saint Cloud, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Saint Cloud, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Big Lake, 24 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Sauk Rapids
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waite Park, 6 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ 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 Sauk Rapids
51/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 84 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sauk Rapids
51/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Cloud, 9 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Saint Cloud, 9 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Cloud, 11 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Cloud, 3 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Joseph, 18 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Lawn care service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Big Lake, 24 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Sand & gravel supplier”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#22 Wruck Excavating
Based in Big Lake, 23 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Andover, 23 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Sauk Rapids
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) | 24 mi |
| Better Call Mike | 5.0★ (17) | In Sauk Rapids |
| Brinkman Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Central Minnesota Excavators | 5.0★ (1) | 3 mi |
| Clints Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Dirtworks 2000 Inc | In Sauk Rapids | |
| JC Trucking & Excavating | In Sauk Rapids | |
| Joe's Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Lambert Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Landmark Siteworks | 3.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Leake Land Leveling | 5.0★ (8) | In Sauk Rapids |
| Mavericks Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| MinnTin HVAC | 5.0★ (5) | In Sauk Rapids |
| Olds Services LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Sauk Rapids |
| Paul's Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Prom Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Rossman Construction & Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Sauk Rapids |
| Summit Excavating Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Tim Hall Excavating | 4.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| Wipper Backhoe Service | 1.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
How we ranked Sauk Rapids excavating contractors
We scored 23 Sauk Rapids 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 Sauk Rapids 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 Sauk Rapids: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Sauk Rapids?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Sauk Rapids, MN is Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.7★ from 1,510 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Warrior Drain Cleaning & Plumbing Services (#2) and Don Green's Dirt Service (#3) follow. We ranked 23 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Sauk Rapids?
ContractorsRanked ranks 23 excavating contractors serving Sauk Rapids, MN. 5 of them are based in Sauk Rapids; 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 Sauk Rapids are open 24/7?
4 ranked excavating contractors in Sauk Rapids post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Water Cleanup (#1), Warrior Drain Cleaning & Plumbing Services (#2) and Lent Excavating, Landscaping, and Forestry (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Sauk Rapids work on weekends?
11 of 23 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Water Cleanup (#1), Warrior Drain Cleaning & Plumbing Services (#2) and Lent Excavating, Landscaping, and Forestry (#6). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Sauk Rapids excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 23 rated excavating contractors in Sauk Rapids is 4.7★, with a median of 19 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Water Cleanup has the most, 1,510 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 Sauk Rapids count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Sauk Rapids 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 Sauk Rapids
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 23 excavating contractors serving Sauk Rapids.
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