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Best Excavating Contractors in South Saint Paul, MN (2026)

113 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

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    Best overall in South Saint Paul: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 59/100; 4.9★ from 3,074 Google reviews; open 24/7.

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    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 113.

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    Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 5,657 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 113 ranked; ranked #2.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

113 South Saint Paul excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 16 are open 24/7, 44 open Saturdays and 27 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 113 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Woodbury ranking. See Excavating contractors in Woodbury

Top 10 excavating contractors in South Saint Paul at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in South Saint Paul at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup594.9★ (3,074)Inver Grove Heights, 8 mi away24/7Overall
2Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup584.8★ (5,657)Minneapolis, 13 mi away24/7Emergencies, Most reviews
3Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup585.0★ (584)Woodbury, 5 mi away24/7—
4Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup584.8★ (1,269)Oakdale, 6 mi away24/7—
5Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup584.9★ (2,749)New Brighton, 13 mi away24/7—
6Flatworx Concrete575.0★ (16)Minneapolis, 5 mi awaySat · Sun—
7Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup574.8★ (1,514)Richfield, 11 mi away24/7—
8Iserman Contracting and Excavating - ICE565.0★ (15)New Brighton, 14 mi away24/7—
9Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup564.9★ (4,948)Plymouth, 23 mi away24/7—
10Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup564.9★ (1,719)Eden Prairie, 18 mi away24/7—

The 113 best excavating contractors in South Saint Paul, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  6. #6 Flatworx Concrete

    Based in Minneapolis, 5 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 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.

    • 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
    View profile for Flatworx Concrete(651) 403-6042

  11. #11 RockPro

    Based in Inver Grove Heights, 7 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun 9 AM–4 PM
    Address
    1140 102nd St E, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
    View profile for RockPro(651) 408-3609

  12. #12 JD Bobcat Service

    Based in Cottage Grove, 8 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews
    Address
    8575 Jody Cir S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
    View profile for JD Bobcat Service(651) 458-9647

  14. #14 Kamish Excavating Inc

    Based in Cottage Grove, 2 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews
    Address
    1301 Concord St S, South St Paul, MN 55075
    View profile for Kamish Excavating Inc(651) 457-3600

  15. #15 Rumpca Excavating Inc

    Based in Cottage Grove, 8 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 17 Google reviews
    Address
    10760 Ideal Ave S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
    View profile for Rumpca Excavating Inc(651) 459-3763

  17. #17 Danner, Inc.

    Based in South Saint Paul

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    843 Hardman Ave S, South St Paul, MN 55075
    View profile for Danner, Inc.(651) 450-0830

  18. #18 DCS Brush Control

    Based in Prior Lake, 20 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–6 PM
    View profile for DCS Brush Control(612) 554-0795

  19. #19 Mann Excavating Inc

    Based in Saint Paul Park, 4 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    300 Hastings Ave, St Paul Park, MN 55071
    View profile for Mann Excavating Inc(651) 459-9987

  20. #20 Rumpca Co Inc

    Based in Cottage Grove, 4 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    700 Pullman Ave, St Paul Park, MN 55071
    View profile for Rumpca Co Inc(651) 459-1556

  21. #21 Max Steininger Inc.

    Based in Eagan, 6 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    3080 Lexington Ave S, Eagan, MN 55121
    View profile for Max Steininger Inc.(651) 454-6620

  23. #23 Semple Companies

    Based in Inver Grove Heights, 4 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 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.

    • 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    91 Ridder Cir, St Paul, MN 55107
    View profile for Semple Companies(651) 772-1449

  24. #24 Arkon industries

    Based in Hugo, 18 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 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.

    • 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–3:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    12329 Manning Trail N, Hugo, MN 55038
    View profile for Arkon industries(651) 366-9318

  25. #25 Buelow Excavating Co

    Based in Stillwater, 11 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–10 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    13254 20th St N, Stillwater, MN 55082
    View profile for Buelow Excavating Co(651) 436-5326

How we ranked South Saint Paul excavating contractors

We scored 113 South Saint Paul 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn South Saint Paul data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Excavating contractors in South Saint Paul: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in South Saint Paul?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in South Saint Paul, MN is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.9★ from 3,074 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 113 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in South Saint Paul?

ContractorsRanked ranks 113 excavating contractors serving South Saint Paul, MN. 1 of them is based in South Saint Paul; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which excavating contractors in South Saint Paul are open 24/7?

16 ranked excavating contractors in South Saint Paul post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in South Saint Paul work on weekends?

44 of 113 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 27 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do South Saint Paul excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 113 rated excavating contractors in South Saint Paul is 4.8★, with a median of 16 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 5,657 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 South Saint Paul count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the South Saint Paul 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 South Saint Paul

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 113 excavating contractors serving South Saint Paul.

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