57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Zachary, LA (2026)
16 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Zachary: Michael and Kim's Dirt Work, LLC, CR Score 57/100; 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 6
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Hoven's Heavy Equipment LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 16.
- 2
Most-reviewed: Tree Surgery by Ricky Vincent, 58 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 16 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
16 Zachary excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 16 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Zachary at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael and Kim's Dirt Work, LLC | 57 | 4.0★ (4) | Baton Rouge, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Tree Surgery by Ricky Vincent | 55 | 4.8★ (58) | Baton Rouge, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | Blue Grove Land Clearing & Dirt Work | 55 | 4.8★ (11) | Denham Springs, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Mega Works, LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (6) | Baton Rouge, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | King's Backhoe Services | 54 | 4.8★ (6) | Baton Rouge, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Hoven's Heavy Equipment LLC | 52 | 2.0★ (4) | Central, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 7 | Badger Daylighting Corp | 52 | 3.7★ (3) | Lake Charles, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Thib's Backhoe Services | 50 | 3.3★ (6) | Denham Springs, 23 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Third Day Solutions Inc. | 50 | 5.0★ (5) | Denham Springs, 19 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Superior Solutions | 49 | 4.6★ (11) | Broussard, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 16 best excavating contractors in Zachary, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Baton Rouge, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 58 Google reviews, the most in Zachary.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Denham Springs, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baton Rouge, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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.
Based in Central, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Lake Charles, 25 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ 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, 23 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Denham Springs, 19 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 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Broussard, 25 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Denham Springs, 17 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Walker, 22 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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.
#13 SEMS, Inc.
Based in Baton Rouge, 14 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Baton Rouge, 13 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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.
Based in Baton Rouge, 21 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carencro, 25 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Zachary
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Amtek Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Anderson's Land Clearing | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Black Op Land Service & Rental | 13 mi | |
| Cashio Industries, L.L.C. | 14 mi | |
| Caskey's Dozer Services Llc | 1.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Censtrux Construction LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Central Land Solutions, LLC | 11 mi | |
| ClientLink Solutions LLC | 5.0★ (11) | In Zachary |
| CruzDalcourt LLC | 14 mi | |
| Desselle & Son Construction | In Zachary | |
| Diamond N Equipment LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Excavation Solutions LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Zachary |
| Josh Johnson Excavating | 6 mi | |
| K & E Resources LLC | 14 mi | |
| Leams Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Zachary |
| Makaira Design + Build | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Meridian Electric LLC | In Zachary | |
| Palmer Heavy Equipment | 17 mi | |
| Solar Excavation & Land Services | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Tams Industrial Services LLC | 13 mi |
How we ranked Zachary excavating contractors
We scored 16 Zachary 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 Zachary 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 Zachary: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Zachary?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Zachary, LA is Michael and Kim's Dirt Work, LLC with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Tree Surgery by Ricky Vincent (#2) and Blue Grove Land Clearing & Dirt Work (#3) follow. We ranked 16 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Zachary?
ContractorsRanked ranks 16 excavating contractors serving Zachary, LA. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Zachary are open 24/7?
5 ranked excavating contractors in Zachary post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Michael and Kim's Dirt Work, LLC (#1), Hoven's Heavy Equipment LLC (#6) and Badger Daylighting Corp (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Zachary work on weekends?
7 of 16 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Michael and Kim's Dirt Work, LLC (#1), Tree Surgery by Ricky Vincent (#2) and Mega Works, LLC (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Zachary excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 16 rated excavating contractors in Zachary is 4.8★, with a median of 6 reviews. Tree Surgery by Ricky Vincent has the most, 58 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 Zachary count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Zachary 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 Zachary
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 16 excavating contractors serving Zachary.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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