56/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 58 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Prairieville, LA (2026)
19 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Prairieville: Tree Surgery by Ricky Vincent, CR Score 56/100; 4.8★ from 58 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Hoven's Heavy Equipment LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 19.
- 2
Most-reviewed: Little Rooster Septic Service, 108 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 19 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
19 Prairieville excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 19 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Prairieville at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tree Surgery by Ricky Vincent | 56 | 4.8★ (58) | Baton Rouge, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Little Rooster Septic Service | 55 | 5.0★ (108) | Gonzales, 6 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | Hoven's Heavy Equipment LLC | 55 | 2.0★ (4) | Central, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Blue Grove Land Clearing & Dirt Work | 55 | 4.8★ (11) | Denham Springs, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Michael and Kim's Dirt Work, LLC | 54 | 4.0★ (4) | Baton Rouge, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Thib's Backhoe Services | 54 | 3.3★ (6) | Denham Springs, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | United Rentals - Trench Safety | 53 | 4.8★ (6) | Gonzales, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Premier Land Management Services LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (9) | Central, 18 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | JW2 | 53 | 5.0★ (14) | Hammond, 16 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Cajun Land Services | 52 | 4.8★ (20) | Gonzales, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
The 19 best excavating contractors in Prairieville, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Gonzales, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 108 Google reviews, the most in Prairieville.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Central, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Denham Springs, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Baton Rouge, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Denham Springs, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ 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 Gonzales, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Central, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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.
#9 JW2
Based in Hammond, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gonzales, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gonzales, 5 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Denham Springs, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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.
#13 P2G Farms, LLC
Based in Gonzales, 4 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baton Rouge, 6 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Walker, 16 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baton Rouge, 24 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 40 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#17 SEMS, Inc.
Based in Baton Rouge, 13 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Denham Springs, 24 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baton Rouge, 16 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Prairieville
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Allwaste Industrial Services, LLC | 7 mi | |
| Amtek Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Anderson's Land Clearing | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Blade Services LLC | 4.0★ (2) | In Prairieville |
| Caskey's Dozer Services Llc | 1.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Chuck Soileau Trucking | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Diamond N Equipment LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| ENTACT | In Prairieville | |
| Excavation Solutions LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| J & R Equipment Services | 1.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| JWC Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | In Prairieville |
| Makaira Design + Build | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Neighbors Construction LLC. | 5.0★ (6) | In Prairieville |
| Parish Concrete Contractors | 5.0★ (10) | In Prairieville |
| Parish Concrete Contractors | 5.0★ (1) | In Prairieville |
| Pete De Laune Inc | 4.0★ (1) | 3 mi |
| Prairieville Landscaping | In Prairieville | |
| Pro Dirt Worx LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| R.J. Daigle & Sons Geismar Asphalt Plant | 3.9★ (16) | In Prairieville |
| Solar Excavation & Land Services | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
How we ranked Prairieville excavating contractors
We scored 19 Prairieville 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 Prairieville 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 Prairieville: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Prairieville?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Prairieville, LA is Tree Surgery by Ricky Vincent with a CR Score of 56/100. It has 4.8★ from 58 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Little Rooster Septic Service (#2) and Hoven's Heavy Equipment LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 19 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Prairieville?
ContractorsRanked ranks 19 excavating contractors serving Prairieville, LA. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Prairieville are open 24/7?
2 ranked excavating contractors in Prairieville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Hoven's Heavy Equipment LLC (#3) and Michael and Kim's Dirt Work, LLC (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Prairieville work on weekends?
6 of 19 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Tree Surgery by Ricky Vincent (#1), Hoven's Heavy Equipment LLC (#3) and Michael and Kim's Dirt Work, LLC (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Prairieville excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 19 rated excavating contractors in Prairieville is 4.8★, with a median of 10 reviews. Little Rooster Septic Service has the most, 108 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Prairieville count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Prairieville 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 Prairieville
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 19 excavating contractors serving Prairieville.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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