60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 689 Google reviews, the most in Sulphur.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Sulphur, LA (2026)
13 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Sulphur: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 60/100; 4.7★ from 689 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Upward Development LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #7 of 13.
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Most-reviewed: Rolloff Rentals & Services, 42 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 13 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
13 Sulphur excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 13 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Lake Charles ranking. See Excavating contractors in Lake Charles
Top 10 excavating contractors in Sulphur at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 60 | 4.7★ (689) | Lake Charles, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Rolloff Rentals & Services | 53 | 5.0★ (42) | Lake Charles, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | Mike Hooks, LLC | 52 | 4.3★ (28) | Prien, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Creative Development of SWLA, LLC | 51 | 5.0★ (3) | Lake Charles, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Bourque Dirt Services | 51 | 5.0★ (4) | Lake Charles, 13 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Manshack & Sons Inc | 51 | 4.7★ (18) | Orange, 24 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Upward Development LLC | 51 | 5.0★ (15) | Lake Charles, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 8 | Corbello Excavating LLC. | 51 | 5.0★ (4) | Orange, 16 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Wendell White Inc | 50 | 5.0★ (5) | Moss Bluff, 20 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Hackley Enterprises Construction | 49 | 5.0★ (6) | Sulphur | Sat | — |
The 13 best excavating contractors in Sulphur, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Lake Charles, 7 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Prien, 8 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Charles, 17 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Lake Charles, 13 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Orange, 24 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Lake Charles, 13 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Orange, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Moss Bluff, 20 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Sulphur
49/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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.
Based in Moss Bluff, 13 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Equipment rental agency”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Orange, 23 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Bridge City, 18 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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.
How we ranked Sulphur excavating contractors
We scored 13 Sulphur 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 Sulphur 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 Sulphur: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Sulphur?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Sulphur, LA is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.7★ from 689 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Rolloff Rentals & Services (#2) and Mike Hooks, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 13 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Sulphur?
ContractorsRanked ranks 13 excavating contractors serving Sulphur, LA. 1 of them is based in Sulphur; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Sulphur are open 24/7?
2 ranked excavating contractors in Sulphur post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1) and Upward Development LLC (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Sulphur work on weekends?
8 of 13 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Rolloff Rentals & Services (#2) and Creative Development of SWLA, LLC (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Sulphur excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 13 rated excavating contractors in Sulphur is 5.0★, with a median of 6 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 689 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 Sulphur count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Sulphur 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 Sulphur
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 13 excavating contractors serving Sulphur.
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