61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 659 Google reviews, the most in Gulfport.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Gulfport, MS (2026)
14 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Gulfport: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 61/100; 4.7★ from 659 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 11
Most-reviewed: JMK Landscapes LLC, 25 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 14 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #11.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
14 Gulfport excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 14 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Gulfport at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 61 | 4.7★ (659) | Gulfport | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Pilgrim Trucking & Excavation | 56 | 4.7★ (7) | Gulfport | — | — |
| 3 | SUPERIOR SEAMLESS GUTTERS, PATIO, FENCE, EXCAVATION. & HANDYMAN SERVICES | 55 | 4.6★ (21) | Gulfport | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Ground Force Solutions LLC. | 54 | 5.0★ (5) | Bay Saint Louis, 3 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | South Ms Outdoor Services LLC | 54 | 4.7★ (14) | Vancleave, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | JTV Excavations, LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (5) | D'Iberville, 11 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Strickland Dirt & Demolition | 52 | 4.4★ (5) | Bay Saint Louis, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Cost Cutters, LLC | 50 | 5.0★ (4) | Diamondhead, 16 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Henze Enterprises Inc | 47 | 4.0★ (14) | Gautier, 25 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Holden Earth Moving & Construction | 47 | 4.3★ (9) | Biloxi, 9 mi away | — | — |
The 14 best excavating contractors in Gulfport, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Gulfport
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ 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 Gulfport
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Gutter service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bay Saint Louis, 3 mi away
54/100CR 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 Vancleave, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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.
Based in D'Iberville, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Bay Saint Louis, 4 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Diamondhead, 16 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gautier, 25 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Biloxi, 9 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Earth works company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in D'Iberville, 12 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 25 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pass Christian, 11 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bay Saint Louis, 12 mi away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Diamondhead, 19 mi away
41/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Drainage service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Gulfport
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ACE GARAGE DOOR OF GULFPORT LLC | 5.0★ (21) | In Gulfport |
| Billy Ruble Tractor Work | 4.0★ (1) | In Gulfport |
| Deep South Excavation LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Gulfport |
| GD Construction & Roofing | 5.0★ (2) | In Gulfport |
| Gulfport Land Clearing Services | In Gulfport | |
| JP Land services llc | 5.0★ (1) | In Gulfport |
| KAB Enterprises | 5.0★ (2) | In Gulfport |
| Kirk Ladner Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Gulfport |
| Lavern Plumbing Repair Gulfport | 5.0★ (1) | In Gulfport |
| R&M TRACTOR SERVICES EXCAVATING AND HAULING | 4.0★ (1) | In Gulfport |
| Reniform HVAC Repair Gulfport | In Gulfport | |
| Reticulate HVAC Repair Gulfport | In Gulfport | |
| Rhizomatous HVAC Repair Gulfport | In Gulfport | |
| Rosulate HVAC Repair Gulfport | In Gulfport | |
| Sagittate HVAC Repair Gulfport | In Gulfport | |
| Stoloniferous HVAC Repair Gulfport | In Gulfport | |
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| Umbellate HVAC Repair Gulfport | In Gulfport | |
| Vascular HVAC Repair Gulfport | In Gulfport | |
| Velutinous HVAC Repair Gulfport | In Gulfport |
How we ranked Gulfport excavating contractors
We scored 14 Gulfport 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 Gulfport 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 Gulfport: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Gulfport?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Gulfport, MS is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.7★ from 659 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Pilgrim Trucking & Excavation (#2) and SUPERIOR SEAMLESS GUTTERS, PATIO, FENCE, EXCAVATION. & HANDYMAN SERVICES (#3) follow. We ranked 14 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Gulfport?
ContractorsRanked ranks 14 excavating contractors serving Gulfport, MS. 3 of them are based in Gulfport; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Gulfport are open 24/7?
1 ranked excavating contractor in Gulfport posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Gulfport work on weekends?
6 of 14 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), SUPERIOR SEAMLESS GUTTERS, PATIO, FENCE, EXCAVATION. & HANDYMAN SERVICES (#3) and Ground Force Solutions LLC. (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Gulfport excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 14 rated excavating contractors in Gulfport is 4.7★, with a median of 7 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 659 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 Gulfport count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Gulfport 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 Gulfport
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 14 excavating contractors serving Gulfport.
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