57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Canton, MS (2026)
20 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Canton: JTH Land Solutions, CR Score 57/100; 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Nick's Moving, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 20.
- 8
Most-reviewed: Torshel Storm Shelters, 168 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 20 ranked; ranked #8.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
20 Canton excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 20 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 Canton at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JTH Land Solutions | 57 | 5.0★ (11) | Byram, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Nick's Moving | 54 | 5.0★ (20) | Hattiesburg, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | T&T Land Services LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (10) | Byram, 15 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Warren Excavation LLC | 54 | 4.2★ (5) | Madison, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Stewart Dirt Worx | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | Canton | — | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 53 | 4.7★ (89) | Pearl, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Becker Excavation & Paving | 53 | 5.0★ (7) | Jackson, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Torshel Storm Shelters | 52 | 4.9★ (168) | Jackson, 17 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 9 | Trunnell Excavating & Hauling | 51 | 5.0★ (3) | Jackson, 15 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Burney Dirt & Gravel | 51 | 4.0★ (7) | Jackson, 20 mi away | — | — |
The 20 best excavating contractors in Canton, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Hattiesburg, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Byram, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Madison, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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.
Based in Canton
54/100CR 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 Pearl, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Jackson, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Jackson, 17 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 168 Google reviews, the most in Canton.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jackson, 15 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Jackson, 20 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Flowood, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Byram, 22 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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.
#13 Mr Bush Hog
Based in Byram, 20 mi away
48/100CR 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.
Based in Jackson, 16 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Brandon, 17 mi away
45/100CR 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 West Livingston, 12 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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.
Based in Brandon, 20 mi away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Flowood, 21 mi away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Tupelo, 23 mi away
42/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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.
Based in Brandon, 23 mi away
41/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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.
How we ranked Canton excavating contractors
We scored 20 Canton 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 Canton 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 Canton: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Canton?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Canton, MS is JTH Land Solutions with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Nick's Moving (#2) and T&T Land Services LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 20 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Canton?
ContractorsRanked ranks 20 excavating contractors serving Canton, MS. 1 of them is based in Canton; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Canton are open 24/7?
4 ranked excavating contractors in Canton post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are JTH Land Solutions (#1), Nick's Moving (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Canton work on weekends?
9 of 20 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are JTH Land Solutions (#1), Nick's Moving (#2) and T&T Land Services LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Canton excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 20 rated excavating contractors in Canton is 5.0★, with a median of 7 reviews. Torshel Storm Shelters has the most, 168 reviews, and ranks #8. 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 Canton count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Canton 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 Canton
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 20 excavating contractors serving Canton.
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