61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 52 Google reviews, the most in West Fargo.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in West Fargo, ND (2026)
24 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in West Fargo: Asplin Inc, CR Score 61/100; 4.6★ from 52 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 12 PM.
- 6
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Dirt Dynamics, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 24.
- 6
Most-reviewed: Dirt Dynamics, 39 Google reviews at 3.6★, the most of 24 ranked after Asplin Inc; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
24 West Fargo excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 24 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in West Fargo at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asplin Inc | 61 | 4.6★ (52) | Fargo, 4 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | M4 Contracting | 59 | 5.0★ (27) | West Fargo | — | — |
| 3 | Earthwork Services Inc | 58 | 4.5★ (22) | West Fargo | — | — |
| 4 | Eagle River Utility Solutions | 57 | 4.6★ (11) | Fargo, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Richards Excavating | 57 | 5.0★ (18) | Fargo, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Dirt Dynamics | 55 | 3.6★ (39) | Fargo, 2 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 7 | Colby's Excavating LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (5) | Fargo, 4 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Excavating, Inc. - Fargo | 52 | 5.0★ (3) | West Fargo | Evenings | — |
| 9 | DirtWorX Excavating LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (5) | Fargo, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Johnson & Schock Excavating LLC | 51 | 3.3★ (9) | Fargo, 9 mi away | — | — |
The 24 best excavating contractors in West Fargo, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in West Fargo
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Fargo
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fargo, 3 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ 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 Fargo, 3 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fargo, 2 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.6★ from 39 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fargo, 4 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 West Fargo
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 Fargo, 5 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Fargo, 9 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Moorhead, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Moorhead, 8 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fargo, 4 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 12 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#14 L 2 Contracting
Based in Fargo, 2 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 17 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Moorhead, 7 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#16 Best Plumbing
Based in Fargo, 4 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Moorhead, 8 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Moorhead, 20 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dumpster rental service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fargo, 2 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.6★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#20 Pioneer LLC
Based in Fargo, 4 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fargo, 3 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Moorhead, 14 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#23 WYS LLC
Based in Moorhead, 7 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Moorhead, 10 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving West Fargo
9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bottomline Excavating LLC | In West Fargo | |
| Concrete Inc. | 6 mi | |
| Dig Em Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Great Plains Siteworks | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| H & S Contracting Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| H & S Contracting Inc | 7 mi | |
| Northern States Excavating Inc | 13 mi | |
| Red River Excavating, LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Stellar Trenching Inc. | 8 mi |
How we ranked West Fargo excavating contractors
We scored 24 West Fargo 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 West Fargo 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 West Fargo: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in West Fargo?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in West Fargo, ND is Asplin Inc with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.6★ from 52 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 12 PM. M4 Contracting (#2) and Earthwork Services Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 24 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in West Fargo?
ContractorsRanked ranks 24 excavating contractors serving West Fargo, ND. 3 of them are based in West Fargo; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 9 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in West Fargo are open 24/7?
2 ranked excavating contractors in West Fargo post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Dirt Dynamics (#6) and Iron Horse Crane Service (#12). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in West Fargo work on weekends?
6 of 24 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Asplin Inc (#1), Dirt Dynamics (#6) and Colby's Excavating LLC (#7). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do West Fargo excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 24 rated excavating contractors in West Fargo is 4.5★, with a median of 10 reviews. Asplin Inc has the most, 52 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 West Fargo count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the West Fargo 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 West Fargo
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 24 excavating contractors serving West Fargo.
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