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Best Excavating Contractors in Tupelo, MS (2026)

8 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Tupelo: Garrison McKinney Tree Service, CR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 135 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 4

    Most-reviewed: Legacy Landworks, 20 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 8 ranked after Garrison McKinney Tree Service; ranked #4.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

8 Tupelo excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 8 rated businesses.

Top 8 excavating contractors in Tupelo at a glance

Top 8 excavating contractors in Tupelo at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Garrison McKinney Tree Service625.0★ (135)Tupelo24/7Overall
2American Southern Services595.0★ (12)TupeloSat—
3Hodges James A Construction584.3★ (11)Saltillo, 3 mi away——
4Legacy Landworks555.0★ (20)Amory, 22 mi away—Most reviews
5UNCLE JO'S DIRT WORK535.0★ (7)TupeloSat · Sun—
6Bill Russell's Stump & Tree Removal494.6★ (5)Tupelo——
7Nunnelee Forestry Mulching and Land Management485.0★ (4)Saltillo, 12 mi awaySat—
8Ace Land Management485.0★ (4)Amory, 11 mi awaySat—

The 8 best excavating contractors in Tupelo, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  2. #2 American Southern Services

    Based in Tupelo

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2374 Oakview Dr, Tupelo, MS 38804
    View profile for American Southern Services(662) 706-0277

  4. #4 Legacy Landworks

    Based in Amory, 22 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews
    View profile for Legacy Landworks(662) 315-8277

  5. #5 UNCLE JO'S DIRT WORK

    Based in Tupelo

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    221 Rd 1399, Tupelo, MS 38804
    View profile for UNCLE JO'S DIRT WORK(662) 397-3775

  8. #8 Ace Land Management

    Based in Amory, 11 mi away

    48/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 7 AM–4:30 PM · Wed–Sat 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Ace Land Management(662) 315-2614

How we ranked Tupelo excavating contractors

We scored 8 Tupelo 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Tupelo data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Excavating contractors in Tupelo: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Tupelo?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Tupelo, MS is Garrison McKinney Tree Service with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 5.0★ from 135 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. American Southern Services (#2) and Hodges James A Construction (#3) follow. We ranked 8 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Tupelo?

ContractorsRanked ranks 8 excavating contractors serving Tupelo, MS. 4 of them are based in Tupelo; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which excavating contractors in Tupelo are open 24/7?

1 ranked excavating contractor in Tupelo posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Garrison McKinney Tree Service (#1). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Tupelo work on weekends?

5 of 8 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Garrison McKinney Tree Service (#1), American Southern Services (#2) and UNCLE JO'S DIRT WORK (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Tupelo excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 8 rated excavating contractors in Tupelo is 5.0★, with a median of 9 reviews. Garrison McKinney Tree Service has the most, 135 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 Tupelo count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Tupelo 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 Tupelo

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 8 excavating contractors serving Tupelo.

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