56/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,343 Google reviews, the most in Laplace.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Laplace, LA (2026)
12 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Laplace: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 56/100; 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 12.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 482 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 12 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
12 Laplace excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 12 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Laplace at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (3,343) | New Orleans, 20 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 5.0★ (482) | Kenner, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | D. Lee Trucking and Demolition | 52 | 5.0★ (7) | Laplace | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Louisiana Chemical Dismantling | 49 | 4.6★ (5) | Kenner, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Pump-N-Sand | 49 | 4.0★ (4) | Metairie, 19 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Crescent Construction Co | 49 | 3.6★ (5) | Metairie, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Grand Terrains LLC | 48 | 5.0★ (15) | Burton, 10 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Sacco Builders & Co | 47 | 4.9★ (40) | Baton Rouge, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Cajun Land Services | 47 | 4.8★ (20) | Gonzales, 22 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Due South Demolition | 46 | 5.0★ (26) | Covington, 19 mi away | Sat | — |
The 12 best excavating contractors in Laplace, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Kenner, 15 mi away
56/100CR 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 Laplace
52/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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.
Based in Kenner, 13 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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.
#5 Pump-N-Sand
Based in Metairie, 19 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Metairie, 22 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Burton, 10 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Baton Rouge, 11 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Gonzales, 22 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Forestry service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Covington, 19 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Woodmere, 13 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Luling, 13 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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.
Also serving Laplace
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aegis Construction, Inc. | In Laplace | |
| Ahnko Demolition LLC | In Laplace | |
| Air conditioning and HVAC Solutions La Place | In Laplace | |
| Barrel Industries, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Bayou Trucking | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Blouins Construction and Home Renovations | In Laplace | |
| CBC Bobcat Services | 4.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| D Swain & Company LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Dynamic Temp HVAC | In Laplace | |
| Excavating Contractor Kenner | 10 mi | |
| GTL Tractor Landworks & Bush Hogging | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Jade's Concrete Services | 13 mi | |
| Kevin's Bobcat Services | 15 mi | |
| Mc Crays Services | 3.5★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Pro Dirt Worx LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| Southern Level & Groove LLC | In Laplace | |
| The Baton Rouge Excavating Company | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Tree Surgery By Ricky Vincent/Tree Service/Demolition/Land Clearing | 24 mi | |
| WB Weigh Station Rt 10 | In Laplace |
How we ranked Laplace excavating contractors
We scored 12 Laplace 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 Laplace 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 Laplace: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Laplace?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Laplace, LA is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 56/100. It has 4.8★ from 3,343 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and D. Lee Trucking and Demolition (#3) follow. We ranked 12 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Laplace?
ContractorsRanked ranks 12 excavating contractors serving Laplace, LA. 1 of them is based in Laplace; 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 Laplace are open 24/7?
3 ranked excavating contractors in Laplace post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and D. Lee Trucking and Demolition (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Laplace work on weekends?
7 of 12 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and D. Lee Trucking and Demolition (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Laplace excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 12 rated excavating contractors in Laplace is 4.8★, with a median of 18 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 Laplace count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Laplace 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 Laplace
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 12 excavating contractors serving Laplace.
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