58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Petal, 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 Petal: Reed Construction & Maintenance Service, Inc., CR Score 58/100; 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Prodigy Land Management, LLC | Land Clearing and Forestry Mulching, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 12.
- 3
Most-reviewed: B Clean, LLC, 20 Google reviews at 3.0★, the most of 12 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
12 Petal excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 12 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Hattiesburg ranking. See Excavating contractors in Hattiesburg
Top 10 excavating contractors in Petal at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reed Construction & Maintenance Service, Inc. | 58 | 5.0★ (8) | Petal | — | Overall |
| 2 | Prodigy Land Management, LLC | Land Clearing and Forestry Mulching | 57 | 5.0★ (14) | Hattiesburg, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | B Clean, LLC | 57 | 3.0★ (20) | Laurel, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Coast2Coast Land Development and Excavation | 57 | 5.0★ (11) | Latimer, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Homestead Services, LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (5) | Hattiesburg, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | B and C Riley Tree Services | 54 | 4.5★ (13) | Hattiesburg, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Burge Grading Corp. | 53 | 5.0★ (4) | Hattiesburg, 15 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Red's Wrought Iron & Gates, LLC | 50 | 4.8★ (4) | Hattiesburg, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Black Ridge Hauling & Excavating | 49 | 5.0★ (3) | Hattiesburg, 21 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Rudolph Trucking & Dozer Services | 48 | 4.3★ (3) | Laurel, 25 mi away | — | — |
The 12 best excavating contractors in Petal, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Hattiesburg, 15 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#3 B Clean, LLC
Based in Laurel, 23 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.0★ from 20 Google reviews, the most in Petal.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Latimer, 6 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hattiesburg, 22 mi away
55/100CR 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 Hattiesburg, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 13 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hattiesburg, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Hattiesburg, 10 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hattiesburg, 21 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Laurel, 25 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hattiesburg, 13 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Hattiesburg, 10 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Petal excavating contractors
We scored 12 Petal 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 Petal 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 Petal: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Petal?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Petal, MS is Reed Construction & Maintenance Service, Inc. with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews. Prodigy Land Management, LLC | Land Clearing and Forestry Mulching (#2) and B Clean, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 12 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Petal?
ContractorsRanked ranks 12 excavating contractors serving Petal, MS. 1 of them is based in Petal; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Petal are open 24/7?
4 ranked excavating contractors in Petal post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Prodigy Land Management, LLC | Land Clearing and Forestry Mulching (#2), B Clean, LLC (#3) and Homestead Services, LLC (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Petal work on weekends?
6 of 12 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Prodigy Land Management, LLC | Land Clearing and Forestry Mulching (#2), B Clean, LLC (#3) and Coast2Coast Land Development and Excavation (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Petal excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 12 rated excavating contractors in Petal is 5.0★, with a median of 5 reviews. B Clean, LLC has the most, 20 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Petal count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Petal 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 Petal
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 12 excavating contractors serving Petal.
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