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Best Excavating Contractors in Willmar, MN (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Willmar: NXT LVL Excavating, CR Score 57/100; 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 3

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Peterson Property Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 5.

  3. 4

    Most-reviewed: Lokken Land Management, 81 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 5 ranked; ranked #4.

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

5 Willmar excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 3 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 5 rated businesses.

Top 5 excavating contractors in Willmar at a glance

Top 5 excavating contractors in Willmar at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1NXT LVL Excavating575.0★ (11)WillmarSat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Quam Construction Co532.3★ (3)Willmar——
3Peterson Property Services535.0★ (3)Willmar24/7Emergencies
4Lokken Land Management535.0★ (81)Litchfield, 24 mi awaySatMost reviews
5DRC Inc454.8★ (11)Litchfield, 25 mi away——

The 5 best excavating contractors in Willmar, ranked

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

Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 in Willmar

    #1 NXT LVL Excavating

    Based in Willmar

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.

    • 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–10 PM
    Address
    6655 Agnes St, Spicer, MN 56288
    View profile for NXT LVL Excavating(320) 979-6806

  2. #2 Quam Construction Co

    Based in Willmar

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    • 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4411 County Rd 5 W, Willmar, MN 56201
    View profile for Quam Construction Co(952) 935-6163

  5. #5 DRC Inc

    Based in Litchfield, 25 mi away

    45/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 11 Google reviews.

    • 4.8★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    61502 US-12, Litchfield, MN 55355
    View profile for DRC Inc(320) 275-3000

How we ranked Willmar excavating contractors

We scored 5 Willmar 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 Willmar 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 Willmar: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Willmar?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Willmar, MN is NXT LVL Excavating with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Quam Construction Co (#2) and Peterson Property Services (#3) follow. We ranked 5 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Willmar?

ContractorsRanked ranks 5 excavating contractors serving Willmar, MN. 3 of them are based in Willmar; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which excavating contractors in Willmar are open 24/7?

1 ranked excavating contractor in Willmar posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Peterson Property Services (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Willmar work on weekends?

3 of 5 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are NXT LVL Excavating (#1), Peterson Property Services (#3) and Lokken Land Management (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Willmar excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 5 rated excavating contractors in Willmar is 5.0★, with a median of 11 reviews. Lokken Land Management has the most, 81 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Willmar count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Willmar 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 Willmar

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 5 excavating contractors serving Willmar.

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