56/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 430 Google reviews, the most in Brandon.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Brandon, MS (2026)
22 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Brandon: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 56/100; 4.6★ from 430 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 22.
- 9
Most-reviewed: Torshel Storm Shelters, 168 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 22 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #9.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
22 Brandon excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 11 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 22 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Madison ranking. See Excavating contractors in Madison
Top 10 excavating contractors in Brandon at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.6★ (430) | Jackson, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.7★ (89) | Pearl, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | JTH Land Solutions | 56 | 5.0★ (11) | Byram, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Becker Excavation & Paving | 55 | 5.0★ (7) | Jackson, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Big Munchie Landworx | 54 | 5.0★ (13) | Brandon | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Down to Earth Dirtwork | 52 | 5.0★ (6) | Byram, 12 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Burney Dirt & Gravel | 52 | 4.0★ (7) | Jackson, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | T&T Land Services LLC | 51 | 5.0★ (10) | Byram, 20 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Torshel Storm Shelters | 51 | 4.9★ (168) | Jackson, 13 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 10 | Sevilla Excavation & Plumbing LLC | 51 | 5.0★ (8) | Flowood, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 22 best excavating contractors in Brandon, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Pearl, 5 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 89 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Byram, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jackson, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brandon
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Byram, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Jackson, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Byram, 20 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jackson, 13 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 168 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Flowood, 12 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jackson, 14 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Madison, 18 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#13 Mr Bush Hog
Based in Byram, 9 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Lawn care service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#14 Nick's Moving
Based in Hattiesburg, 21 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brandon
48/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pond contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brandon
48/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Canton, 24 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Jackson, 11 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Brandon
45/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Flowood, 9 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Jackson, 13 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.8★ from 30 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Livingston, 25 mi away
40/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Brandon excavating contractors
We scored 22 Brandon 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 Brandon 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 Brandon: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Brandon?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Brandon, MS is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 56/100. It has 4.6★ from 430 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and JTH Land Solutions (#3) follow. We ranked 22 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Brandon?
ContractorsRanked ranks 22 excavating contractors serving Brandon, MS. 4 of them are based in Brandon; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Brandon are open 24/7?
6 ranked excavating contractors in Brandon post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and JTH Land Solutions (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Brandon work on weekends?
11 of 22 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and JTH Land Solutions (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Brandon excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 22 rated excavating contractors in Brandon is 5.0★, with a median of 8 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 430 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 Brandon count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Brandon 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 Brandon
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 22 excavating contractors serving Brandon.
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