61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 487 Google reviews, the most in Lafayette.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Lafayette, IN (2026)
24 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Lafayette: Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drains & Water Cleanup, CR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 487 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Garriott Excavating, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 24.
- 21
Most-reviewed: Wrede & Sons Excavating Inc & Wrede Rocks Monticello, 66 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 24 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drains & Water Cleanup; ranked #21.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
24 Lafayette excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 10 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 24 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Lafayette at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drains & Water Cleanup | 61 | 4.8★ (487) | Lafayette | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Garriott Excavating | 58 | 5.0★ (5) | Lafayette | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Wabash Valley Hydrovac LLC | 57 | 3.7★ (3) | Lafayette | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Thomas Land Services | 54 | 5.0★ (11) | Hobart, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Hoosier Heartland Dirtworks LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (8) | Frankfort, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | M.C. Excavation and Demolition, LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (18) | Lafayette | Sat | — |
| 7 | F & K Construction | 53 | 3.9★ (11) | Lafayette | — | — |
| 8 | Atlas Excavating Inc | 53 | 4.6★ (14) | West Lafayette, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Heartland Excavating Inc. | 53 | 2.3★ (3) | Lafayette | — | — |
| 10 | Hack Excavating Inc | 52 | 4.6★ (10) | Lafayette | — | — |
The 24 best excavating contractors in Lafayette, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Lafayette
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Lafayette
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hobart, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Frankfort, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lafayette
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lafayette
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Lafayette, 5 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lafayette
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ 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 Lafayette
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in West Lafayette, 6 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Lafayette, 7 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 41 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Monticello, 22 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Lafayette
50/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lafayette
49/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lafayette
49/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 32 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Lafayette, 5 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Frankfort, 16 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#19 Ready Rooter
Based in Lafayette
48/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lafayette
47/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 1.8★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate developer”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monticello, 24 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaping supply store”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Indianapolis, 13 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#23 Accu-Dig
Based in Monticello, 22 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Monticello, 21 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.8★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Lafayette
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AllinOne Professional Services | In Lafayette | |
| Axe Excavation | 4.0★ (1) | In Lafayette |
| Black Diamond Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Lafayette |
| Breathe EZ Construction, LLC | In Lafayette | |
| Buckingham Excavating & Landscaping, LLC | In Lafayette | |
| Concrete Contractors Lafayette | In Lafayette | |
| Custom Lafayette Concrete Company | 5.0★ (3) | In Lafayette |
| ESL Enterprises LLC | In Lafayette | |
| JLG Contracting & Renovations | Remodel Division | In Lafayette | |
| KA Contracting LLC | In Lafayette | |
| Kreager Brothers Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Lafayette |
| Lafayette Insulation | 5.0★ (3) | In Lafayette |
| Lafayette Light Excavation and Trees | 5.0★ (2) | In Lafayette |
| Luik Construction | In Lafayette | |
| Mercer Precision Construction | In Lafayette | |
| Rinehart Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Lafayette |
| Skiles Enterprises LLC | In Lafayette | |
| Steinberger Construction Inc. | 5.0★ (3) | In Lafayette |
| Tri-Esco, Inc. | 1.0★ (1) | In Lafayette |
| Visionary Construction And Renovations | In Lafayette |
How we ranked Lafayette excavating contractors
We scored 24 Lafayette 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 Lafayette 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 Lafayette: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Lafayette?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Lafayette, IN is Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drains & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.8★ from 487 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Garriott Excavating (#2) and Wabash Valley Hydrovac LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 24 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Lafayette?
ContractorsRanked ranks 24 excavating contractors serving Lafayette, IN. 12 of them are based in Lafayette; 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 Lafayette are open 24/7?
6 ranked excavating contractors in Lafayette post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drains & Water Cleanup (#1), Garriott Excavating (#2) and Wabash Valley Hydrovac LLC (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Lafayette work on weekends?
10 of 24 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drains & Water Cleanup (#1), Garriott Excavating (#2) and Wabash Valley Hydrovac LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Lafayette excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 24 rated excavating contractors in Lafayette is 4.7★, with a median of 8 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drains & Water Cleanup has the most, 487 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 Lafayette count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Lafayette 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 Lafayette
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 24 excavating contractors serving Lafayette.
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