Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 430 Google reviews, the most in Pearl.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
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Best overall in Pearl: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 58/100; 4.6★ from 430 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 22.
Most-reviewed: Torshel Storm Shelters, 168 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 22 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #9.
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22 Pearl excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 11 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 22 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.6★ (430) | Jackson, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.7★ (89) | Pearl | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | JTH Land Solutions | 57 | 5.0★ (11) | Byram, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Becker Excavation & Paving | 56 | 5.0★ (7) | Jackson, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Down to Earth Dirtwork | 54 | 5.0★ (6) | Byram, 5 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Burney Dirt & Gravel | 54 | 4.0★ (7) | Jackson, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Big Munchie Landworx | 53 | 5.0★ (13) | Brandon, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | T&T Land Services LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (10) | Byram, 14 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Torshel Storm Shelters | 53 | 4.9★ (168) | Jackson, 8 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 10 | Sevilla Excavation & Plumbing LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (8) | Flowood, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 430 Google reviews, the most in Pearl.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pearl
Ranked #2 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 Byram, 10 mi away
Ranked #3 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.
Based in Jackson, 4 mi away
Ranked #4 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 Byram, 5 mi away
Ranked #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 Jackson, 5 mi away
Ranked #6 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 Brandon, 4 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Byram, 14 mi away
Ranked #8 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 Jackson, 8 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 168 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Flowood, 8 mi away
Ranked #10 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 Jackson, 10 mi away
Ranked #11 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 Byram, 4 mi away
Ranked #12 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 Madison, 17 mi away
Ranked #13 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 Clinton, 17 mi away
Ranked #14 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 Canton, 19 mi away
Ranked #15 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 Jackson, 6 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Flowood, 3 mi away
Ranked #17 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 Jackson, 9 mi away
Ranked #18 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, 10 mi away
Ranked #19 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 Brandon, 16 mi away
Ranked #20 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 Brandon, 8 mi away
Ranked #21 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.
Based in West Livingston, 21 mi away
Ranked #22 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.
We scored 22 Pearl 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 Pearl 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 |