58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Central, LA (2026)
20 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Central: Premier Land Management Services LLC, CR Score 58/100; 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 5 PM.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Hoven's Heavy Equipment LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 20.
- 11
Most-reviewed: Little Rooster Septic Service, 108 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 20 ranked; ranked #11.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
20 Central excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 20 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Central at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Premier Land Management Services LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (9) | Central | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Hoven's Heavy Equipment LLC | 58 | 2.0★ (4) | Central | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Michael and Kim's Dirt Work, LLC | 58 | 4.0★ (4) | Baton Rouge, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Blue Grove Land Clearing & Dirt Work | 57 | 4.8★ (11) | Denham Springs, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Tree Surgery by Ricky Vincent | 56 | 4.8★ (58) | Baton Rouge, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Mega Works, LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (6) | Baton Rouge, 23 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Thib's Backhoe Services | 53 | 3.3★ (6) | Denham Springs, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | King's Backhoe Services | 53 | 4.8★ (6) | Baton Rouge, 18 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Third Day Solutions Inc. | 52 | 5.0★ (5) | Denham Springs, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | JW2 | 52 | 5.0★ (14) | Hammond, 21 mi away | — | — |
The 20 best excavating contractors in Central, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Central
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baton Rouge, 5 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Denham Springs, 7 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Baton Rouge, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 58 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baton Rouge, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Denham Springs, 14 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Baton Rouge, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Denham Springs, 9 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.
#10 JW2
Based in Hammond, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gonzales, 22 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 108 Google reviews, the most in Central.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gonzales, 24 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Walker, 13 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#14 SEMS, Inc.
Based in Baton Rouge, 6 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Central
49/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Denham Springs, 12 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gonzales, 21 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baton Rouge, 12 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baton Rouge, 10 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#20 P2G Farms, LLC
Based in Gonzales, 20 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Central
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 |
|---|---|---|
| All Corners Construction | In Central | |
| Amtek Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Anderson's Land Clearing | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Andes Land Services | In Central | |
| Black Op Land Service & Rental | In Central | |
| Blade Services LLC | 4.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Caskey's Dozer Services Llc | 1.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Central Land Solutions, LLC | In Central | |
| Chuck Soileau Trucking | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Comeaux's Dozer & Excavation | In Central | |
| Cooper Construction Group, LLC. | 5.0★ (8) | In Central |
| CruzDalcourt LLC | In Central | |
| Excavation Solutions LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Geaux with the Flow Services | 5.0★ (2) | In Central |
| JL Hunt Construction LLC | In Central | |
| Nola Plumbing & Construction, LLC | In Central | |
| Rislyn Group LLC | In Central | |
| Solar Excavation & Land Services | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Sullivan Land Development LLC | In Central | |
| Turner Construction Services, LLC | 5.0★ (27) | In Central |
How we ranked Central excavating contractors
We scored 20 Central 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 Central 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 Central: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Central?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Central, LA is Premier Land Management Services LLC with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 5 PM. Hoven's Heavy Equipment LLC (#2) and Michael and Kim's Dirt Work, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 20 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Central?
ContractorsRanked ranks 20 excavating contractors serving Central, LA. 3 of them are based in Central; 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 Central are open 24/7?
2 ranked excavating contractors in Central post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Hoven's Heavy Equipment LLC (#2) and Michael and Kim's Dirt Work, LLC (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Central work on weekends?
6 of 20 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Premier Land Management Services LLC (#1), Hoven's Heavy Equipment LLC (#2) and Michael and Kim's Dirt Work, LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Central excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 20 rated excavating contractors in Central is 4.8★, with a median of 7 reviews. Little Rooster Septic Service has the most, 108 reviews, and ranks #11. 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 Central count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Central 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 Central
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 20 excavating contractors serving Central.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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