57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,269 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Stillwater, MN (2026)
73 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Stillwater: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 57/100; 4.8★ from 1,269 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 73.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 5,657 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 73 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
73 Stillwater excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 12 are open 24/7, 25 open Saturdays and 13 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 73 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Stillwater at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (1,269) | Oakdale, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 5.0★ (584) | Woodbury, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.9★ (2,749) | New Brighton, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.9★ (3,074) | Inver Grove Heights, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.8★ (5,657) | Minneapolis, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 6 | Arkon industries | 55 | 5.0★ (16) | Hugo, 6 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Dirty Work Excavating | 55 | 5.0★ (20) | Hugo, 9 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Iserman Contracting and Excavating - ICE | 55 | 5.0★ (15) | New Brighton, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Buelow Excavating Co | 55 | 4.0★ (13) | Stillwater | Sat | — |
| 10 | Miller Excavating Inc M-5 Pit | 54 | 5.0★ (12) | Stillwater | — | — |
The 73 best excavating contractors in Stillwater, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Woodbury, 11 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 584 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Brighton, 19 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,749 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Inver Grove Heights, 19 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 3,074 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Minneapolis, 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 5,657 Google reviews, the most in Stillwater.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hugo, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #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.
Based in Hugo, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Brighton, 20 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Stillwater
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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.
Based in Stillwater
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Stillwater
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Minneapolis, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Forest Lake, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Stillwater
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cottage Grove, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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.
#16 Fuhr Trenching
Based in Hugo, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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.
Based in Stillwater
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Elmo, 6 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Stillwater
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cottage Grove, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Elmo, 3 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.
Based in Forest Lake, 23 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in New Richmond, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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.
#24 RockPro
Based in Inver Grove Heights, 22 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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.
Based in Ham Lake, 24 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 73 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Stillwater
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Air conditioning and HVAC Solutions Stillwater | In Stillwater | |
| Bartie Construction Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Stillwater |
| Concrete Demolition and Replacing/Salwasser Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Core Stillwater Bathroom Remodeling | In Stillwater | |
| DH Cornerstone Maintenance LLC | In Stillwater | |
| Digger Excavating Services LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Excavating Company Minneapolis | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| G N Excavating | 3.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Goodfellow Construction & Handyman | In Stillwater | |
| J G Hause Construction Inc. | 4.5★ (87) | In Stillwater |
| Legacy X Construction LLC | 5.0★ (5) | In Stillwater |
| Mabry Companies | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Miller Excavating M 4 pit | In Stillwater | |
| MN Concrete Creations | In Stillwater | |
| Next Level Outdoor Services L.L.C | 4.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Stillwater City Kitchen and Bathroom Renovations | In Stillwater | |
| Stillwater Lawn and Snow | 5.0★ (6) | In Stillwater |
| Toga Companies LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Stillwater |
| Twin Cities Excavating | 3.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Zellmer Excavating Services, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
How we ranked Stillwater excavating contractors
We scored 73 Stillwater 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 Stillwater 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 Stillwater: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Stillwater?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Stillwater, MN is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,269 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 73 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Stillwater?
ContractorsRanked ranks 73 excavating contractors serving Stillwater, MN. 7 of them are based in Stillwater; 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 Stillwater are open 24/7?
12 ranked excavating contractors in Stillwater 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 Stillwater work on weekends?
25 of 73 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 13 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 Stillwater excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 73 rated excavating contractors in Stillwater is 4.9★, with a median of 15 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 Stillwater count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Stillwater 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 Stillwater
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 73 excavating contractors serving Stillwater.
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