57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Zimmerman, MN (2026)
81 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Zimmerman: Davis Dirt Works LLC, CR Score 57/100; 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 7 PM.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Cedar Septic and Sewer LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 81.
- 25
Most-reviewed: Aurora Asphalt & Concrete, 571 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 81 ranked; ranked #25.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
81 Zimmerman excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 12 are open 24/7, 40 open Saturdays and 18 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 81 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Zimmerman at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Davis Dirt Works LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (45) | Big Lake, 11 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Platinum Land Management LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (19) | Elk River, 5 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Cedar Septic and Sewer LLC | 56 | 4.9★ (539) | Oak Grove, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Earthstone Companies | 56 | 5.0★ (16) | Big Lake, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | JL Landworx | 55 | 4.8★ (22) | Big Lake, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drain, & Water Damage Cleanup Service | 55 | 4.9★ (68) | Elk River, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Little Wings Dirtwork | 55 | 5.0★ (29) | East Bethel, 16 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Kothrade Sewer, Septic, and Excavating | 55 | 4.7★ (17) | Corcoran, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | MMM Underground | 54 | 5.0★ (16) | Blaine, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Finley Excavating | 54 | 5.0★ (5) | Elk River, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 81 best excavating contractors in Zimmerman, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Elk River, 5 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oak Grove, 16 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 539 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Big Lake, 13 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 JL Landworx
Based in Big Lake, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Elk River, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 68 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Bethel, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Corcoran, 22 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Blaine, 25 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Elk River, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Saint Cloud, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Sauk Rapids, 25 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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.
#13 DW Companies LLC
Based in Cambridge, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 80 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wyoming, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ramsey, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anoka, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ 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 Zimmerman
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#18 CatJo
Based in Buffalo, 23 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rogers, 16 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Oak Grove, 15 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Big Lake, 14 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 Zimmerman
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Dayton, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Corcoran, 25 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elk River, 9 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 571 Google reviews, the most in Zimmerman.
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 81 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Zimmerman
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) | 7 mi |
| American Innovations | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Bart D Boese Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Brenteson Co | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Clints Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Dryden Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Elite Dirt Works, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Zimmerman |
| JS Stewart Companies, Inc | 1.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Julian M Johnson Construction Corporation | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Kirchoff Construction LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Lambert Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Landmark Siteworks | 3.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Mavericks Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Nick's Tree & Landscape | 3.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Olson Walter E & Son Contractor | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Scheiber Inc. | 4.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Shore & Beam Services | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Straightline Excavating and Landscaping | 3.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Twin Pines Earthworks | 5.0★ (2) | In Zimmerman |
| Wipper Backhoe Service | 1.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
How we ranked Zimmerman excavating contractors
We scored 81 Zimmerman 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 4, 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 Zimmerman 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 Zimmerman: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Zimmerman?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Zimmerman, MN is Davis Dirt Works LLC with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 7 PM. Platinum Land Management LLC (#2) and Cedar Septic and Sewer LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 81 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 4, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Zimmerman?
ContractorsRanked ranks 81 excavating contractors serving Zimmerman, MN. 4 of them are based in Zimmerman; 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 Zimmerman are open 24/7?
12 ranked excavating contractors in Zimmerman post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Cedar Septic and Sewer LLC (#3), Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drain, & Water Damage Cleanup Service (#6) and Kothrade Sewer, Septic, and Excavating (#8). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Zimmerman work on weekends?
40 of 81 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 18 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Davis Dirt Works LLC (#1), Platinum Land Management LLC (#2) and Cedar Septic and Sewer LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Zimmerman excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 81 rated excavating contractors in Zimmerman is 4.9★, with a median of 14 reviews. Aurora Asphalt & Concrete has the most, 571 reviews, and ranks #25. 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 Zimmerman count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Zimmerman 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 Zimmerman
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 81 excavating contractors serving Zimmerman.
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