60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 160 Google reviews, the most in Shreveport.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Shreveport, LA (2026)
14 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Shreveport: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services, CR Score 60/100; 4.8★ from 160 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 14.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services, 125 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 14 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
14 Shreveport excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 14 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Shreveport at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services | 60 | 4.8★ (160) | Bossier City, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services | 59 | 4.5★ (125) | Shreveport | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Cunningham Dirt Work | 58 | 4.9★ (11) | Shreveport | — | — |
| 4 | Strong's Construction and Concrete Recycling Linwood Location | 56 | 4.5★ (17) | Shreveport | — | — |
| 5 | Dubois Construction | 55 | 5.0★ (4) | Shreveport | — | — |
| 6 | Best Yet Builders | 54 | 2.3★ (13) | Shreveport | — | — |
| 7 | iConcrete Construction & Roofing | 54 | 4.3★ (29) | Shreveport | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Pickett Industries Inc | 53 | 4.0★ (13) | Bossier City, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | DirT Joes Trackhoe Services | 53 | 5.0★ (21) | Shreveport | Sat | — |
| 10 | Greer's Dirt Work, LLC | 52 | 4.8★ (43) | Bossier City, 10 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
The 14 best excavating contractors in Shreveport, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Shreveport
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 125 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Shreveport
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ 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 Shreveport
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Shreveport
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Shreveport
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Shreveport
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 29 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bossier City, 4 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Shreveport
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bossier City, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 43 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bossier City, 7 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Red Chute, 6 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Shreveport
48/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marshall, 11 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Shreveport
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3GEN Construction | In Shreveport | |
| 4B Construction Group, LLC | In Shreveport | |
| A-1 Lawn Service & Landscaping, LLC. | 3.5★ (2) | In Shreveport |
| B&T Contracting | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel Shreveport | In Shreveport | |
| Best Yet Builders Excavating Center | In Shreveport | |
| CBH Construction | In Shreveport | |
| Cobbs' Construction Inc | In Shreveport | |
| Dale Harper Dirt Works | 5.0★ (4) | In Shreveport |
| Donald Mack Bushhogging | 5.0★ (1) | In Shreveport |
| Equipment Depot - Shreveport | 5.0★ (9) | In Shreveport |
| Integrand Development Team | In Shreveport | |
| Lou Chandler Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Mann Made Construction LLC | In Shreveport | |
| Prince Pads & More, LLC | 6 mi | |
| Reliable Boring | In Shreveport | |
| Reliance Drilling | In Shreveport | |
| Richie Contracting | 4.5★ (2) | In Shreveport |
| Southern Home Pros | In Shreveport | |
| Suburban Construction & Dirtworks | 8 mi |
How we ranked Shreveport excavating contractors
We scored 14 Shreveport 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 Shreveport 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 Shreveport: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Shreveport?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Shreveport, LA is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.8★ from 160 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#2) and Cunningham Dirt Work (#3) follow. We ranked 14 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Shreveport?
ContractorsRanked ranks 14 excavating contractors serving Shreveport, LA. 8 of them are based in Shreveport; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Shreveport are open 24/7?
3 ranked excavating contractors in Shreveport post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#2) and iConcrete Construction & Roofing (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Shreveport work on weekends?
8 of 14 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#2) and iConcrete Construction & Roofing (#7). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Shreveport excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 14 rated excavating contractors in Shreveport is 4.7★, with a median of 13 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services has the most, 160 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 Shreveport count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Shreveport 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 Shreveport
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 14 excavating contractors serving Shreveport.
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