59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,343 Google reviews, the most in Destrehan.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Destrehan, LA (2026)
23 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Destrehan: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 59/100; 4.8★ from 3,343 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 23.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 482 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 23 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
23 Destrehan excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 12 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 23 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Kenner ranking. See Excavating contractors in Kenner
Top 10 excavating contractors in Destrehan at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.8★ (3,343) | New Orleans, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 5.0★ (482) | Kenner, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.9★ (415) | Marrero, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Lady With A Bobcat | 53 | 5.0★ (7) | Destrehan | — | — |
| 5 | Wilco Marsh Buggies, Inc. | 52 | 4.6★ (22) | Harvey, 17 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Pump-N-Sand | 52 | 4.0★ (4) | Metairie, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Louisiana Chemical Dismantling | 51 | 4.6★ (5) | Kenner, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Crescent Construction Co | 51 | 3.6★ (5) | Metairie, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | D. Lee Trucking and Demolition | 49 | 5.0★ (7) | Laplace, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | RAWL Excavation | 49 | 5.0★ (5) | Hammond, 16 mi away | — | — |
The 23 best excavating contractors in Destrehan, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Kenner, 8 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 482 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marrero, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 415 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Destrehan
53/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Harvey, 17 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#6 Pump-N-Sand
Based in Metairie, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ 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 Kenner, 6 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Metairie, 13 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Laplace, 13 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 RAWL Excavation
Based in Hammond, 16 mi away
49/100CR 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 Belle Chasse, 24 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Covington, 14 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Belle Chasse, 20 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Orleans, 20 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Luling, 5 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction equipment supplier”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Orleans, 17 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burton, 19 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Harvey, 17 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dirt supplier”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raceland, 22 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baton Rouge, 21 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Woodmere, 17 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Orleans, 17 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Harvey, 17 mi away
39/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.6★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Destrehan excavating contractors
We scored 23 Destrehan 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 Destrehan 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 Destrehan: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Destrehan?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Destrehan, LA is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.8★ from 3,343 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 23 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Destrehan?
ContractorsRanked ranks 23 excavating contractors serving Destrehan, LA. 1 of them is based in Destrehan; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Destrehan are open 24/7?
5 ranked excavating contractors in Destrehan post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Destrehan work on weekends?
12 of 23 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Destrehan excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 23 rated excavating contractors in Destrehan is 4.9★, with a median of 15 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 3,343 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 Destrehan count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Destrehan 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 Destrehan
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 23 excavating contractors serving Destrehan.
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