67/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, the most in Hammond.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Hammond, LA (2026)
24 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Hammond: Southern Land Dynamics, LLC, CR Score 67/100; 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 11
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Alpha Excavating LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #11 of 24.
- 12
Most-reviewed: ARC HOME RENOVATIONS LLC, 22 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 24 ranked after Southern Land Dynamics, LLC; ranked #12.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
24 Hammond excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 15 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 24 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Hammond at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southern Land Dynamics, LLC | 67 | 5.0★ (31) | Hammond | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Needham's Land Maintenance | 63 | 5.0★ (9) | Hammond | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Elevated Construction LLC | 62 | 5.0★ (7) | Hammond | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | CTP Construction LLC | 61 | 5.0★ (6) | Hammond | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | JW2 | 61 | 5.0★ (14) | Hammond | — | — |
| 6 | L.V. Inkenbrandt, LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (3) | Hammond | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | ELEVATED Construction | 59 | 5.0★ (3) | Hammond | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Davidson Dozer Ltd | 59 | 4.7★ (3) | Hammond | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Wille Management | 58 | 5.0★ (11) | Ponchatoula, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Circle E Contracting | 58 | 4.7★ (3) | Hammond | — | — |
The 24 best excavating contractors in Hammond, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Hammond
63/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Hammond
62/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Hammond
61/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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.
#5 JW2
Based in Hammond
61/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Hammond
59/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Hammond
59/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Hammond
59/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ponchatoula, 7 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hammond
58/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Ponchatoula, 12 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Hammond
57/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#13 RAWL Excavation
Based in Hammond
57/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Central, 16 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Covington, 20 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Ponchatoula, 12 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gonzales, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hammond
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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.
#19 Bayou Dirt Works
Based in Mandeville, 24 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Burton, 21 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Walker, 22 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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.
Based in Central, 8 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Woodmere, 24 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Lacombe, 24 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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.
Also serving Hammond
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4D Excavation, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Hammond |
| Air conditioning and HVAC Solutions Hammond | 5.0★ (1) | In Hammond |
| Charlie's Bobcat & Clean Up Service | In Hammond | |
| Custom Skid Steer | In Hammond | |
| D Swain & Company LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Frank's Hauling | 4.0★ (1) | In Hammond |
| Hammond Dirt Works | 4.5★ (2) | 5 mi |
| J & R Equipment Services | 1.0★ (1) | In Hammond |
| J-Rod’s Dirt Work | 5.0★ (2) | In Hammond |
| JCD Construction LLC | 5.0★ (11) | In Hammond |
| LDC Construction Management | In Hammond | |
| Lil Man Construction Llc | 5.0★ (2) | In Hammond |
| Morse Specialty Services | In Hammond | |
| RAWL Excavation | In Hammond | |
| SEMS, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Southern Trax Excavation | In Hammond | |
| Tchefuncte Equipment LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| The Baton Rouge Excavating Company | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Todora Construction Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Hammond |
| Will Frederick Construction, Llc | In Hammond |
How we ranked Hammond excavating contractors
We scored 24 Hammond 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 Hammond 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 Hammond: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Hammond?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Hammond, LA is Southern Land Dynamics, LLC with a CR Score of 67/100. It has 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Needham's Land Maintenance (#2) and Elevated Construction LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 24 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Hammond?
ContractorsRanked ranks 24 excavating contractors serving Hammond, LA. 12 of them are based in Hammond; 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 Hammond are open 24/7?
2 ranked excavating contractors in Hammond post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Alpha Excavating LLC (#11) and Bottomland Contracting Services, LLC (#15). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Hammond work on weekends?
15 of 24 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 9 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Southern Land Dynamics, LLC (#1), Needham's Land Maintenance (#2) and Elevated Construction LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Hammond excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 24 rated excavating contractors in Hammond is 5.0★, with a median of 6 reviews. Southern Land Dynamics, LLC has the most, 31 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 Hammond count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Hammond 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 Hammond
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 24 excavating contractors serving Hammond.
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