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Best Excavating Contractors in Shenandoah, LA (2026)

20 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Shenandoah: Tree Surgery by Ricky Vincent, CR Score 57/100; 4.8★ from 58 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 3

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Hoven's Heavy Equipment LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 20.

  3. 6

    Most-reviewed: Little Rooster Septic Service, 108 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 20 ranked; ranked #6.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

20 Shenandoah 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 20 rated businesses.

Top 10 excavating contractors in Shenandoah at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Shenandoah at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Tree Surgery by Ricky Vincent574.8★ (58)Baton Rouge, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Blue Grove Land Clearing & Dirt Work574.8★ (11)Denham Springs, 8 mi away——
3Hoven's Heavy Equipment LLC562.0★ (4)Central, 7 mi away24/7Emergencies
4Michael and Kim's Dirt Work, LLC564.0★ (4)Baton Rouge, 11 mi away24/7—
5Thib's Backhoe Services543.3★ (6)Denham Springs, 7 mi away——
6Little Rooster Septic Service545.0★ (108)Gonzales, 12 mi away—Most reviews
7Premier Land Management Services LLC545.0★ (9)Central, 17 mi awaySat—
8JW2535.0★ (14)Hammond, 16 mi away——
9Third Day Solutions Inc.535.0★ (5)Denham Springs, 7 mi away——
10United Rentals - Trench Safety524.8★ (6)Gonzales, 13 mi away——

The 20 best excavating contractors in Shenandoah, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  3. #3 Hoven's Heavy Equipment LLC

    Based in Central, 7 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #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.

    • 2.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Hoven's Heavy Equipment LLC

  5. #5 Thib's Backhoe Services

    Based in Denham Springs, 7 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 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.

    • 3.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    23597 Joe May Rd, Denham Springs, LA 70726
    View profile for Thib's Backhoe Services(225) 664-3605

  6. #6 Little Rooster Septic Service

    Based in Gonzales, 12 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 108 Google reviews, the most in Shenandoah.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 108 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    13444 Donald Elisar Ln, Gonzales, LA 70737
    View profile for Little Rooster Septic Service(225) 622-3752

  8. #8 JW2

    Based in Hammond, 16 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 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.

    • 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for JW2(985) 605-7711

  9. #9 Third Day Solutions Inc.

    Based in Denham Springs, 7 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 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.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10373 Cassle Rd, Denham Springs, LA 70726
    View profile for Third Day Solutions Inc.(225) 229-5624

  10. #10 United Rentals - Trench Safety

    Based in Gonzales, 13 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 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.

    • 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    37474 E Hwy 30, Gonzales, LA 70737
    View profile for United Rentals - Trench Safety(225) 744-0101

  11. #11 King's Backhoe Services

    Based in Baton Rouge, 23 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    6945 Bueche Rd, Bueche, LA 70729
    View profile for King's Backhoe Services(225) 202-3418

  12. #12 Cajun Land Services

    Based in Gonzales, 17 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 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.

    • 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–5 PM
    Address
    19093 La Trace Rd, French Settlement, LA 70733
    View profile for Cajun Land Services(225) 445-4553

  13. #13 Chauvin Bush Hogging

    Based in Gonzales, 11 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 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.

    • 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    13432 Roddy Rd, Gonzales, LA 70737
    View profile for Chauvin Bush Hogging(225) 647-4664

  14. #14 S&K Contractors, LLC

    Based in Baton Rouge, 2 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #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.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for S&K Contractors, LLC(225) 936-8830

  15. #15 Level Industries LLC.

    Based in Walker, 12 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #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.

    • 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    11010 Florida Blvd, Walker, LA 70785
    View profile for Level Industries LLC.(225) 380-5126

  16. #16 SEMS, Inc.

    Based in Baton Rouge, 6 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 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.

    • 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    11628 S Choctaw Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70815
    View profile for SEMS, Inc.(225) 924-2002

  17. #17 P2G Farms, LLC

    Based in Gonzales, 10 mi away

    47/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 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.

    • 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    14510 Roddy Rd, Gonzales, LA 70737
    View profile for P2G Farms, LLC(225) 278-6117

  19. #19 C B Morgan Equipment & Services

    Based in Baton Rouge, 11 mi away

    46/100CR Score

    Ranked #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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2221 Scenic Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
    View profile for C B Morgan Equipment & Services(225) 772-5718

  20. #20 Cornerstone Construction & Land Developers

    Based in Central, 25 mi away

    42/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    29425 James Chapel Rd N, Albany, LA 70711
    View profile for Cornerstone Construction & Land Developers(225) 667-1214

Also serving Shenandoah

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.

Unranked excavating contractors serving Shenandoah
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Amtek Inc3.0★ (2)5 mi
Anderson's Land Clearing5.0★ (2)1 mi
Bidscape Wholesale PlantsIn Shenandoah
Blade Services LLC4.0★ (2)7 mi
Briar Patch Land ServicesIn Shenandoah
Caskey's Dozer Services Llc1.0★ (2)9 mi
Chuck Soileau Trucking5.0★ (2)10 mi
Diamond N Equipment LLC5.0★ (1)5 mi
Excavation Solutions LLC5.0★ (1)18 mi
Hebert Land Solutions LLC5 mi
J & R Equipment Services1.0★ (1)16 mi
JWC Excavation5.0★ (1)6 mi
Makaira Design + Build5.0★ (1)7 mi
Palmer Heavy Equipment4 mi
Pete De Laune Inc4.0★ (1)9 mi
Pro Dirt Worx LLC5.0★ (1)25 mi
Quality Welding ServiceIn Shenandoah
River Parish ServicesIn Shenandoah
Solar Excavation & Land Services5.0★ (2)12 mi
Spoiled Furry Friends5.0★ (1)In Shenandoah

How we ranked Shenandoah excavating contractors

We scored 20 Shenandoah 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Shenandoah data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Excavating contractors in Shenandoah: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Shenandoah?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Shenandoah, LA is Tree Surgery by Ricky Vincent with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 4.8★ from 58 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Blue Grove Land Clearing & Dirt Work (#2) and Hoven's Heavy Equipment LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 20 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Shenandoah?

ContractorsRanked ranks 20 excavating contractors serving Shenandoah, LA. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which excavating contractors in Shenandoah are open 24/7?

2 ranked excavating contractors in Shenandoah post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Hoven's Heavy Equipment LLC (#3) and Michael and Kim's Dirt Work, LLC (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Shenandoah work on weekends?

6 of 20 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 (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Shenandoah excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 20 rated excavating contractors in Shenandoah is 4.8★, with a median of 9 reviews. Little Rooster Septic Service has the most, 108 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 Shenandoah count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Shenandoah 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 Shenandoah

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 20 excavating contractors serving Shenandoah.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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