57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 659 Google reviews, the most in Ocean Springs.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Ocean Springs, MS (2026)
12 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Ocean Springs: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 57/100; 4.7★ from 659 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 8
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): EE ventures LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #8 of 12.
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Most-reviewed: JMK Landscapes LLC, 25 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 12 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #10.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
12 Ocean Springs excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 12 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Ocean Springs at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.7★ (659) | Gulfport, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | South Ms Outdoor Services LLC | 56 | 4.7★ (14) | Vancleave, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | JTV Excavations, LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (5) | D'Iberville, 6 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | I. E. Development LLC. | 52 | 5.0★ (5) | Vancleave, 11 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Ground Force Solutions LLC. | 51 | 5.0★ (5) | Bay Saint Louis, 14 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Henze Enterprises Inc | 51 | 4.0★ (14) | Gautier, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Pilgrim Trucking & Excavation | 51 | 4.7★ (7) | Gulfport, 19 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | EE ventures LLC | 49 | 5.0★ (12) | Moss Point, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 9 | Strickland Dirt & Demolition | 49 | 4.4★ (5) | Bay Saint Louis, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | JMK Landscapes LLC | 48 | 4.7★ (25) | D'Iberville, 6 mi away | — | Most reviews |
The 12 best excavating contractors in Ocean Springs, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Vancleave, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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, 11 mi away
52/100CR 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 Bay Saint Louis, 14 mi away
51/100CR 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.
Based in Gautier, 9 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Gulfport, 19 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Moss Point, 17 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bay Saint Louis, 14 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 D'Iberville, 6 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Pascagoula, 21 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Biloxi, 10 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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.
Also serving Ocean Springs
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 |
|---|---|---|
| BARe DIRT Construction LLC | 16 mi | |
| Billy Ruble Tractor Work | 4.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Blakley's Clean Cuts | 14 mi | |
| blakleys forestry and land solutions | 5 mi | |
| Bob Latil Construction Inc | 4.0★ (4) | In Ocean Springs |
| Cumbest Trucking & Construction | 17 mi | |
| Dan Ray Construction Co | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Deep South Excavation LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Dirty Deeds, LLC | 15 mi | |
| Gulfport Land Clearing Services | 16 mi | |
| Hewett Construction LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Hinkley Excavation and Landscaping | 2 mi | |
| JP Land services llc | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Kirk Ladner Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| MS Demolition and Excavation | 8 mi | |
| Ocean Springs Development | In Ocean Springs | |
| On Grade Sitework LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Pearson Builders | In Ocean Springs | |
| The Handy Dude | 5.0★ (8) | In Ocean Springs |
| Twin Bros Earthmovers LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Ocean Springs |
How we ranked Ocean Springs excavating contractors
We scored 12 Ocean Springs 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 Ocean Springs 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 Ocean Springs: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Ocean Springs?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Ocean Springs, MS is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 4.7★ from 659 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. South Ms Outdoor Services LLC (#2) and JTV Excavations, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 12 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Ocean Springs?
ContractorsRanked ranks 12 excavating contractors serving Ocean Springs, MS. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Ocean Springs are open 24/7?
2 ranked excavating contractors in Ocean Springs post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1) and EE ventures LLC (#8). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Ocean Springs work on weekends?
6 of 12 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), South Ms Outdoor Services LLC (#2) and JTV Excavations, LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Ocean Springs excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 12 rated excavating contractors in Ocean Springs is 4.7★, with a median of 8 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 Ocean Springs count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Ocean Springs 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 Ocean Springs
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 12 excavating contractors serving Ocean Springs.
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