58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Gautier, MS (2026)
9 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Gautier: South Ms Outdoor Services LLC, CR Score 58/100; 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): EE ventures LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 9.
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Most-reviewed: JMK Landscapes LLC, 25 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 9 ranked; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
9 Gautier excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 9 rated businesses.
Top 9 excavating contractors in Gautier at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Ms Outdoor Services LLC | 58 | 4.7★ (14) | Vancleave, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Henze Enterprises Inc | 58 | 4.0★ (14) | Gautier | — | — |
| 3 | EE ventures LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (12) | Moss Point, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | I. E. Development LLC. | 55 | 5.0★ (5) | Vancleave, 8 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | JTV Excavations, LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (5) | D'Iberville, 19 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | A & S Inc | 51 | 4.6★ (5) | Tillmans Corner, 22 mi away | Sun | — |
| 7 | JMK Landscapes LLC | 50 | 4.7★ (25) | D'Iberville, 19 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 8 | T3 Land Solutions LLC. | 49 | 5.0★ (3) | Pascagoula, 19 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Holden Earth Moving & Construction | 47 | 4.3★ (9) | Biloxi, 23 mi away | — | — |
The 9 best excavating contractors in Gautier, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Gautier
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Moss Point, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vancleave, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 D'Iberville, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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.
#6 A & S Inc
Based in Tillmans Corner, 22 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in D'Iberville, 19 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 25 Google reviews, the most in Gautier.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pascagoula, 19 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Biloxi, 23 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 9 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
How we ranked Gautier excavating contractors
We scored 9 Gautier 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 Gautier 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 Gautier: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Gautier?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Gautier, MS is South Ms Outdoor Services LLC with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Henze Enterprises Inc (#2) and EE ventures LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 9 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Gautier?
ContractorsRanked ranks 9 excavating contractors serving Gautier, MS. 1 of them is based in Gautier; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Gautier are open 24/7?
1 ranked excavating contractor in Gautier posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is EE ventures LLC (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Gautier work on weekends?
4 of 9 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are South Ms Outdoor Services LLC (#1), EE ventures LLC (#3) and I. E. Development LLC. (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Gautier excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 9 rated excavating contractors in Gautier is 4.7★, with a median of 9 reviews. JMK Landscapes LLC has the most, 25 reviews, and ranks #7. 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 Gautier count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Gautier 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 Gautier
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 9 excavating contractors serving Gautier.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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