59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Jackson, MI (2026)
22 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Jackson: Bitchin Lawns, CR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 12 PM.
- 6
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Sherrell's Excavating Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 22.
- 2
Most-reviewed: DrainZ LLC., 204 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 22 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
22 Jackson excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 10 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 22 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Jackson at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bitchin Lawns | 59 | 5.0★ (23) | Jackson | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | DrainZ LLC. | 59 | 5.0★ (204) | Jackson | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | PERU Lawncare Landscaping and Excavation | 58 | 4.9★ (29) | Jackson | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | R-n-D Dirtworks, LLC | 58 | 4.6★ (15) | Jackson | Sat | — |
| 5 | Lakeshore Landworks, LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (6) | Jackson | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Sherrell's Excavating Inc. | 56 | 4.6★ (9) | Eaton Rapids, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 7 | Lester Brothers Inc | 56 | 4.7★ (95) | Jackson | Sat | — |
| 8 | CCI Excavating | 55 | 5.0★ (7) | Jackson | — | — |
| 9 | Bollinger Sanitation & Excavating | 52 | 4.5★ (36) | Chelsea, 20 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | McKnight Construction LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (3) | Charlotte, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 22 best excavating contractors in Jackson, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
#2 DrainZ LLC.
Based in Jackson
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 204 Google reviews, the most in Jackson.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jackson
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jackson
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jackson
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Eaton Rapids, 16 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jackson
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 95 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jackson
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Chelsea, 20 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlotte, 24 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Jackson
51/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 50 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chelsea, 19 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 143 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hillsdale, 25 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Eaton Rapids, 23 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Lansing, 23 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Eaton Rapids, 21 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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.
#17 TNT Excavating
Based in Chelsea, 21 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Jackson
49/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.8★ from 16 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hillsdale, 23 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mason, 21 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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.
#21 Dysert Concrete
Based in Jackson
47/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.1★ from 15 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mason, 22 mi away
42/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Jackson
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 |
|---|---|---|
| American Earthworks | 16 mi | |
| Committed Construction | In Jackson | |
| Craven Excavation | In Jackson | |
| D.E. Excavating | In Jackson | |
| DryMar Companies | 25 mi | |
| Everidge Excavating and property management | In Jackson | |
| Jayda Construction Co | 5.0★ (1) | In Jackson |
| JJ's Excavating | In Jackson | |
| JW Brigham Construction | 5.0★ (5) | In Jackson |
| Kingdom Carpentry Construction | In Jackson | |
| M G H Construction Co | In Jackson | |
| Precision Garage Door Service of Jackson | 4.9★ (57) | In Jackson |
| Putts Trucking & Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | In Jackson |
| Ramirez Construction | In Jackson | |
| Risner Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | In Jackson | |
| Slick N Smooth Sealcoating | 4.6★ (9) | In Jackson |
| southern michigan enterprises | 5.0★ (2) | In Jackson |
| TNT Diversified LLC, DBA TNT Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Ultimate Property Solutions LLC | 5.0★ (11) | In Jackson |
How we ranked Jackson excavating contractors
We scored 22 Jackson 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 Jackson 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 Jackson: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Jackson?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Jackson, MI is Bitchin Lawns with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 12 PM. DrainZ LLC. (#2) and PERU Lawncare Landscaping and Excavation (#3) follow. We ranked 22 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Jackson?
ContractorsRanked ranks 22 excavating contractors serving Jackson, MI. 10 of them are based in Jackson; 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 Jackson are open 24/7?
2 ranked excavating contractors in Jackson post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Sherrell's Excavating Inc. (#6) and McKnight Construction LLC (#10). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Jackson work on weekends?
10 of 22 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Bitchin Lawns (#1), DrainZ LLC. (#2) and PERU Lawncare Landscaping and Excavation (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Jackson excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 22 rated excavating contractors in Jackson is 4.8★, with a median of 12 reviews. DrainZ LLC. has the most, 204 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 Jackson count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Jackson 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 Jackson
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 22 excavating contractors serving Jackson.
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