63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, the most in Claiborne.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Claiborne, LA (2026)
11 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Claiborne: Kepper Equipment Rental, CR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Stinger Enterprises LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 11.
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Most-reviewed: Roy's Lawn Care, Landscaping & Irrigation, LLC, 24 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 11 ranked after Kepper Equipment Rental; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
11 Claiborne excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 11 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Claiborne at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kepper Equipment Rental | 63 | 5.0★ (25) | West Monroe, 1 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Dreher Excavation | 60 | 5.0★ (13) | Claiborne | — | — |
| 3 | Roy's Lawn Care, Landscaping & Irrigation, LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (24) | Claiborne | Sat · Sun | Most reviews |
| 4 | Stinger Enterprises LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (5) | Claiborne | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Kepper Trucking & Dirt Contracting LLC | 54 | 4.2★ (18) | Monroe, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Smith Dirt Works LLC | 53 | 4.7★ (3) | Ruston, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Innovative Designs & Property Maintenance | 52 | 5.0★ (6) | West Monroe, 4 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | The Original R & R Dirt LLC | 51 | 3.9★ (7) | West Monroe, 2 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Branded Roots Land Development LLC | 51 | 5.0★ (4) | West Monroe, 4 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Bondco LLC | 50 | 4.7★ (3) | West Monroe, 4 mi away | — | — |
The 11 best excavating contractors in Claiborne, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Claiborne
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Claiborne
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Claiborne
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monroe, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 18 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ruston, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in West Monroe, 4 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Monroe, 2 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Monroe, 4 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 Bondco LLC
Based in West Monroe, 4 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Monroe, 16 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dumpster rental service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Also serving Claiborne
19 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Star Services | In Claiborne | |
| A1 Home Solutions LLC | 5.0★ (8) | In Claiborne |
| Benefield Dirt & Trucking | In Claiborne | |
| Christ Brothers Construction | In Claiborne | |
| Cypress Bottom Construction LLC | In Claiborne | |
| Drill Pipe Welding Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Claiborne |
| J&D Services | 5.0★ (2) | In Claiborne |
| Johnson's Property Maintenance LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Claiborne |
| Jones Trucking and Dirt Contracting LLC. | 5.0★ (2) | In Claiborne |
| Jorge's Remodeling and Construction | In Claiborne | |
| Lenard and Watley Concrete Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Claiborne |
| Lincoln Land Services | In Claiborne | |
| Payton Curtis Grave Digging | 23 mi | |
| Prince Pads & More, LLC | In Claiborne | |
| Robles Builders, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Claiborne |
| Tibbs Property Professionals | In Claiborne | |
| Valley View Construction, LLC, | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Vanguard Land Services | 5.0★ (1) | 3 mi |
| Young's Land Management | In Claiborne |
How we ranked Claiborne excavating contractors
We scored 11 Claiborne 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 Claiborne 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 Claiborne: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Claiborne?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Claiborne, LA is Kepper Equipment Rental with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews. Dreher Excavation (#2) and Roy's Lawn Care, Landscaping & Irrigation, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 11 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Claiborne?
ContractorsRanked ranks 11 excavating contractors serving Claiborne, LA. 3 of them are based in Claiborne; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 19 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Claiborne are open 24/7?
1 ranked excavating contractor in Claiborne posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Stinger Enterprises LLC (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Claiborne work on weekends?
4 of 11 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roy's Lawn Care, Landscaping & Irrigation, LLC (#3), Stinger Enterprises LLC (#4) and Innovative Designs & Property Maintenance (#7). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Claiborne excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 11 rated excavating contractors in Claiborne is 5.0★, with a median of 6 reviews. Kepper Equipment Rental has the most, 25 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 Claiborne count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Claiborne 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 Claiborne
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 11 excavating contractors serving Claiborne.
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