59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 130 Google reviews, the most in Picayune.
Best Excavating Contractors in Picayune, MS (2026)
16 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Picayune: Singletary's Tree Service, CR Score 59/100; 4.9★ from 130 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 5 PM.
- 8
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): JJ's Tree Removal, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #8 of 16.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Apex Tree Service LLC, 41 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 16 ranked after Singletary's Tree Service; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
16 Picayune excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 16 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Carriere ranking. See Excavating contractors in Carriere
Top 10 excavating contractors in Picayune at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Singletary's Tree Service | 59 | 4.9★ (130) | Picayune | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Goss & Sons Excavation LLC. | 58 | 5.0★ (9) | Picayune | Sat | — |
| 3 | Southern Rock Land Development | 58 | 5.0★ (23) | Carriere, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | CDI Land Development | 57 | 4.5★ (14) | Carriere, 5 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Apex Tree Service LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (41) | Picayune | Sat | Most reviews |
| 6 | BJ’s Service Group, Inc | 53 | 5.0★ (14) | Picayune | Sat | — |
| 7 | HKS Land Management LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (9) | Carriere, 19 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 8 | JJ's Tree Removal | 51 | 4.4★ (22) | Covington, 20 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 9 | Cost Cutters, LLC | 51 | 5.0★ (4) | Diamondhead, 21 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Huey P. Stockstill LLC. | 50 | 4.0★ (19) | Picayune | — | — |
The 16 best excavating contractors in Picayune, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Picayune
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Carriere, 3 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Carriere, 5 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Picayune
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews.
Based in Picayune
53/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews.
Based in Carriere, 19 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Covington, 20 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 22 Google reviews.
Based in Diamondhead, 21 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Picayune
50/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.0★ from 19 Google reviews.
Based in Covington, 23 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based in Slidell, 24 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Woodmere, 24 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews.
Based in Diamondhead, 18 mi away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Drainage service”.
Based in Lacombe, 22 mi away
42/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based in Bay Saint Louis, 25 mi away
42/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
How we ranked Picayune excavating contractors
We scored 16 Picayune 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 Picayune 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 Picayune: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Picayune?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Picayune, MS is Singletary's Tree Service with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.9★ from 130 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 5 PM. Goss & Sons Excavation LLC. (#2) and Southern Rock Land Development (#3) follow. We ranked 16 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Picayune?
ContractorsRanked ranks 16 excavating contractors serving Picayune, MS. 5 of them are based in Picayune; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Picayune are open 24/7?
1 ranked excavating contractor in Picayune posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is JJ's Tree Removal (#8). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Picayune work on weekends?
8 of 16 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Singletary's Tree Service (#1), Goss & Sons Excavation LLC. (#2) and CDI Land Development (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Picayune excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 16 rated excavating contractors in Picayune is 5.0★, with a median of 14 reviews. Singletary's Tree Service has the most, 130 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 Picayune count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Picayune 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 Picayune
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 16 excavating contractors serving Picayune.
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