54/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Slidell, LA (2026)
16 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Slidell: Gill's Crane & Dozer Services Inc., CR Score 54/100; 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.
- 6
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Louisiana Excavating LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 16.
- 4
Most-reviewed: Singletary's Tree Service, 130 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 16 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
16 Slidell excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 16 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Slidell at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gill's Crane & Dozer Services Inc. | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | Slidell | — | Overall |
| 2 | Goss & Sons Excavation LLC. | 53 | 5.0★ (9) | Picayune, 18 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | Southern Rock Land Development | 53 | 5.0★ (23) | Carriere, 21 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Singletary's Tree Service | 53 | 4.9★ (130) | Picayune, 23 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 5 | CDI Land Development | 53 | 4.5★ (14) | Carriere, 23 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Louisiana Excavating LLC | 51 | 4.3★ (7) | Belle Chasse, 19 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 7 | Apex Tree Service LLC | 51 | 5.0★ (41) | Picayune, 16 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Ace House Leveling LLC | 51 | 4.9★ (39) | Woodmere, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | JJ's Tree Removal | 51 | 4.4★ (22) | Covington, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Champion Contractors LLC | 51 | 4.3★ (3) | Mandeville, 18 mi away | — | — |
The 16 best excavating contractors in Slidell, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Picayune, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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.
Based in Carriere, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Picayune, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 130 Google reviews, the most in Slidell.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carriere, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Belle Chasse, 19 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Picayune, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Woodmere, 9 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Covington, 21 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 22 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mandeville, 18 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ 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 Covington, 20 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#12 Bayou Dirt Works
Based in Mandeville, 20 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Picayune, 15 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Picayune, 16 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.0★ from 19 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lacombe, 9 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lacombe, 20 mi away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Slidell
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Barrel Industries, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Big G's Trash Hauling & Stump Grinding, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Curranco LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Dillard and Son Trucking | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Harold's Hauling | In Slidell | |
| HARRISON FOUNDATIONS LLC | In Slidell | |
| Hensley R Lee Contracting Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Hutchinson Island Mining Corporation | 1.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| J BROTHERS TRUCKING | 4.5★ (16) | In Slidell |
| Kiln Trucking Inc | 2.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Magnum Construction Services Inc | In Slidell | |
| Mcmath Construction | In Slidell | |
| Millers Land Clearing - Slidell | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Optimum Construction | In Slidell | |
| Pat's Trucking | 4.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Primetime Land Clearing | 1.0★ (1) | In Slidell |
| RJB Services, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| SEMS, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| The New Orleans Excavating Company | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| United Rentals - Trench Safety | 5.0★ (1) | In Slidell |
How we ranked Slidell excavating contractors
We scored 16 Slidell 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 Slidell 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 Slidell: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Slidell?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Slidell, LA is Gill's Crane & Dozer Services Inc. with a CR Score of 54/100. It has 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews. Goss & Sons Excavation LLC. (#2) and Southern Rock Land Development (#3) follow. We ranked 16 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Slidell?
ContractorsRanked ranks 16 excavating contractors serving Slidell, LA. 1 of them is based in Slidell; 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 Slidell are open 24/7?
2 ranked excavating contractors in Slidell post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Louisiana Excavating LLC (#6) and JJ's Tree Removal (#9). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Slidell work on weekends?
9 of 16 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Goss & Sons Excavation LLC. (#2), Singletary's Tree Service (#4) and CDI Land Development (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Slidell excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 16 rated excavating contractors in Slidell is 5.0★, with a median of 14 reviews. Singletary's Tree Service has the most, 130 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Slidell count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Slidell 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 Slidell
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 16 excavating contractors serving Slidell.
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