62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, the most in Monroe.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Monroe, LA (2026)
10 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Monroe: Kepper Equipment Rental, CR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews.
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Most-reviewed: Roy's Lawn Care, Landscaping & Irrigation, LLC, 24 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 10 ranked after Kepper Equipment Rental; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
10 Monroe excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 10 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Monroe at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kepper Equipment Rental | 62 | 5.0★ (25) | West Monroe, 5 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Dreher Excavation | 58 | 5.0★ (13) | Claiborne, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Kepper Trucking & Dirt Contracting LLC | 56 | 4.2★ (18) | Monroe | — | — |
| 4 | Roy's Lawn Care, Landscaping & Irrigation, LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (24) | Claiborne, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun | Most reviews |
| 5 | Daniels Dumpsters & Land Improvements | 52 | 5.0★ (4) | Monroe | — | — |
| 6 | Smith Dirt Works LLC | 52 | 4.7★ (3) | Ruston, 21 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Innovative Designs & Property Maintenance | 51 | 5.0★ (6) | West Monroe, 8 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Branded Roots Land Development LLC | 51 | 5.0★ (4) | West Monroe, 4 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | The Original R & R Dirt LLC | 50 | 3.9★ (7) | West Monroe, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Bondco LLC | 50 | 4.7★ (3) | West Monroe, 4 mi away | — | — |
The 10 best excavating contractors in Monroe, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Claiborne, 11 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monroe
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 18 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Claiborne, 18 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monroe
52/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dumpster rental service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ruston, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 West Monroe, 8 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 West Monroe, 4 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Monroe, 4 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 Bondco LLC
Based in West Monroe, 4 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Also serving Monroe
11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Benefield Dirt & Trucking | 13 mi | |
| Case Construction | In Monroe | |
| Dsmith Clearing & Equipment Service | 5.0★ (1) | In Monroe |
| J&D Services | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Jones Trucking and Dirt Contracting LLC. | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Lenard and Watley Concrete Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Mc Grew Dozer & Backhoe Services | In Monroe | |
| Payton Curtis Grave Digging | 20 mi | |
| Stonehaven Construction | 5.0★ (8) | In Monroe |
| Sunset Construction of Monroe, LLC | In Monroe | |
| Vanguard Land Services | 5.0★ (1) | 1 mi |
How we ranked Monroe excavating contractors
We scored 10 Monroe 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 Monroe 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 Monroe: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Monroe?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Monroe, LA is Kepper Equipment Rental with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews. Dreher Excavation (#2) and Kepper Trucking & Dirt Contracting LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 10 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Monroe?
ContractorsRanked ranks 10 excavating contractors serving Monroe, LA. 2 of them are based in Monroe; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 11 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Monroe work on weekends?
3 of 10 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roy's Lawn Care, Landscaping & Irrigation, LLC (#4), Innovative Designs & Property Maintenance (#7) and Branded Roots Land Development LLC (#8). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Monroe excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 10 rated excavating contractors in Monroe is 5.0★, with a median of 7 reviews. Kepper Equipment Rental has the most, 25 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 Monroe count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Monroe 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 Monroe
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 10 excavating contractors serving Monroe.
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