57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 377 Google reviews, the most in Abbeville.
Best Excavating Contractors in Abbeville, LA (2026)
33 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Abbeville: Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service, CR Score 57/100; 4.8★ from 377 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Elite Excavation & Demolition, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 33.
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Most-reviewed: Flowergirls Landscaping LLC, 271 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 33 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
33 Abbeville excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 19 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 33 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Lafayette ranking. See Excavating contractors in Lafayette
Top 10 excavating contractors in Abbeville at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service | 57 | 4.8★ (377) | Lafayette, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Billeaud Construction Services Inc | 57 | 5.0★ (30) | Lafayette, 9 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | Flowergirls Landscaping LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (271) | Lafayette, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 4 | Elite Excavation & Demolition | 55 | 5.0★ (12) | New Iberia, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | SOUTHERN LAND MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT | 55 | 5.0★ (12) | Broussard, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Durand's Construction Services LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (7) | Broussard, 17 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Cajun Soldier LLC | 51 | 5.0★ (4) | Youngsville, 16 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Chiasson Land Services | 51 | 4.5★ (16) | Port Allen, 19 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Lafayette Materials | 51 | 4.9★ (55) | Lafayette, 14 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Derouen's Equipment LLC | 51 | 4.9★ (7) | Rayne, 16 mi away | — | — |
The 33 best excavating contractors in Abbeville, 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.
Based in Lafayette, 9 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Lafayette, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 271 Google reviews.
Based in New Iberia, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Broussard, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Broussard, 17 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Youngsville, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Port Allen, 19 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Lafayette, 14 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 55 Google reviews.
Based in Rayne, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
#11 We DIG The Dirt
Based in Broussard, 17 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Abbeville
50/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews.
Based in Carencro, 23 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews.
Based in Broussard, 10 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based in New Iberia, 15 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Lafayette, 18 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Youngsville, 10 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dirt supplier”.
Based in Lafayette, 18 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in New Iberia, 18 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Lafayette, 10 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Masonry contractor”.
Based in Lafayette, 12 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 30 Google reviews.
Based in Broussard, 16 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based in Lafayette, 21 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 31 Google reviews.
Based in Broussard, 17 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based in Lafayette, 11 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
How we ranked Abbeville excavating contractors
We scored 33 Abbeville 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 Abbeville 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 Abbeville: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Abbeville?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Abbeville, LA is Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 4.8★ from 377 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Billeaud Construction Services Inc (#2) and Flowergirls Landscaping LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 33 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Abbeville?
ContractorsRanked ranks 33 excavating contractors serving Abbeville, LA. 1 of them is based in Abbeville; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Abbeville are open 24/7?
5 ranked excavating contractors in Abbeville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service (#1), Elite Excavation & Demolition (#4) and Hub City Tree & Preservation (#13). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Abbeville work on weekends?
19 of 33 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 9 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service (#1), Billeaud Construction Services Inc (#2) and Flowergirls Landscaping LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Abbeville excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 33 rated excavating contractors in Abbeville is 4.9★, with a median of 7 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service has the most, 377 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 Abbeville count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Abbeville 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 Abbeville
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 33 excavating contractors serving Abbeville.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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