61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 377 Google reviews, the most in Lafayette.
Best Excavating Contractors in Lafayette, LA (2026)
35 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 and Drain Service, CR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 377 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 7
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Elite Excavation & Demolition, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #7 of 35.
- 2
Most-reviewed: Flowergirls Landscaping LLC, 271 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 35 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
35 Lafayette excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 21 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 35 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 and Drain Service | 61 | 4.8★ (377) | Lafayette | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Flowergirls Landscaping LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (271) | Lafayette | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | Billeaud Construction Services Inc | 60 | 5.0★ (30) | Lafayette | Sat | — |
| 4 | SOUTHERN LAND MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT | 58 | 5.0★ (12) | Broussard, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Durand's Construction Services LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (7) | Broussard, 2 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Chiasson Land Services | 55 | 4.5★ (16) | Port Allen, 2 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Elite Excavation & Demolition | 55 | 5.0★ (12) | New Iberia, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 8 | Cajun Soldier LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | Youngsville, 5 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Hub City Tree & Preservation | 54 | 5.0★ (20) | Carencro, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Lafayette Materials | 54 | 4.9★ (55) | Lafayette | Sat | — |
The 35 best excavating contractors in Lafayette, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Lafayette
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 271 Google reviews.
Based in Lafayette
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Broussard, 6 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Broussard, 2 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Port Allen, 2 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in New Iberia, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Youngsville, 5 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Carencro, 6 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews.
Based in Lafayette
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 55 Google reviews.
#11 We DIG The Dirt
Based in Broussard, 2 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Lafayette
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Lafayette
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Lafayette
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 31 Google reviews.
Based in Rayne, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Broussard, 2 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based in Lafayette
50/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Masonry contractor”.
Based in Lafayette
50/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 30 Google reviews.
#19 DM Dirt Worx
Based in Breaux Bridge, 19 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews.
Based in Broussard, 9 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based in Lafayette
49/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 23 Google reviews.
Based in Broussard, 8 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based in Lafayette
49/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based in Opelousas, 22 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Youngsville, 9 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dirt supplier”.
All 35 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #35, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Judice Dirt & Demolition | 48 | 5.0★ (4) | 4 mi |
| 27 | U.S. Aqua Services | 48 | 4.0★ (3) | 19 mi |
| 28 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drain, & Water Cleanup Service | 47 | 4.2★ (5) | 22 mi |
| 29 | Scott Equipment Company | 47 | 4.9★ (7) | 7 mi |
| 30 | SSS Inc. | 47 | 4.4★ (7) | 5 mi |
| 31 | Acadiana Shell & Limestone | 45 | 4.6★ (21) | 19 mi |
| 32 | Javeler Marine Services | 45 | 5.0★ (3) | 7 mi |
| 33 | Acadiana Shell & Limestone, Inc. | 45 | 4.3★ (3) | 13 mi |
| 34 | Acadiana Shell & Limestone Inc | 45 | 4.9★ (18) | 22 mi |
| 35 | SOLA Construction Services, LLC | 44 | 2.3★ (3) | 8 mi |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Axis Contractors | 5.0★ (1) | In Lafayette |
| BCML Construction & Services | In Lafayette | |
| C&T Dirt Works LLP Lafayette | 5.0★ (2) | In Lafayette |
| Castle Row Construction LLC | In Lafayette | |
| Gary's Trenching | 5.0★ (1) | In Lafayette |
| J L Ducharme Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Lafayette |
| Lafayette Parking Lot Markings | 5.0★ (1) | In Lafayette |
| Lambright Construction | 1.0★ (1) | In Lafayette |
| Line & Grade Land Services | 5.0★ (2) | In Lafayette |
| Magellan Construction, LLC | 4.0★ (4) | In Lafayette |
| Meche Construction | In Lafayette | |
| Mouton Excavating Construction Trucking | 5.0★ (1) | In Lafayette |
| Patriot Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Lafayette |
| PECI | 4.4★ (11) | In Lafayette |
| PPM Contractors Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Lafayette |
| Prestige Roofing and Construction Company | 5.0★ (2) | In Lafayette |
| ROCKSOLID CONTRACTING | 5.0★ (5) | In Lafayette |
| Rudick Construction Group | 5.0★ (1) | In Lafayette |
| Structure Solutions Experts | In Lafayette | |
| Third Coast Maintenance | 5.0★ (2) | In Lafayette |
How we ranked Lafayette excavating contractors
We scored 35 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, LA is Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.8★ from 377 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Flowergirls Landscaping LLC (#2) and Billeaud Construction Services Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 35 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Lafayette?
ContractorsRanked ranks 35 excavating contractors serving Lafayette, LA. 11 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 and Drain Service (#1), Elite Excavation & Demolition (#7) and Hub City Tree & Preservation (#9). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Lafayette work on weekends?
21 of 35 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 11 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service (#1), Flowergirls Landscaping LLC (#2) and Billeaud Construction Services Inc (#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 35 rated excavating contractors in Lafayette is 4.9★, with a median of 7 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service has the most, 377 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 35 excavating contractors serving Lafayette.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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