Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 487 Google reviews, the most in Nederland.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
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Best overall in Nederland: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Service, CR Score 59/100; 4.8★ from 487 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Triangle Lawn Specialists, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 15.
Most-reviewed: Kat Materials, 51 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 15 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Service; ranked #8.
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15 Nederland excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 15 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Service | 59 | 4.8★ (487) | Beaumont, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Triple H Excavation Services | 54 | 5.0★ (12) | Vidor, 14 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | Triangle Lawn Specialists | 53 | 4.3★ (9) | Nederland | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Excavators & Constructors Inc | 52 | 4.0★ (3) | Port Arthur, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Johnny Gallier Construction | 52 | 5.0★ (6) | Vidor, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | R & S Tractor & Dump Truck Services | 52 | 3.4★ (18) | Orange, 12 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | United Rentals - Trench Safety | 52 | 5.0★ (7) | Beaumont, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Kat Materials | 52 | 4.7★ (51) | Beaumont, 23 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 9 | Manshack & Sons Inc | 52 | 4.7★ (18) | Orange, 23 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Claybar Construction Sand Pit & Excavation | 48 | 4.3★ (3) | Orange, 7 mi away | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 487 Google reviews, the most in Nederland.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vidor, 14 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nederland
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Port Arthur, 7 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ 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 Vidor, 13 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Orange, 12 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Beaumont, 9 mi away
Ranked #7 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 Beaumont, 23 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Orange, 23 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Orange, 7 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Beaumont, 11 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 29 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Beaumont, 6 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Orange, 23 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Beaumont, 24 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bridge City, 24 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
We scored 15 Nederland 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 Nederland 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 |