56/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 131 Google reviews, the most in Dover.
Best Excavating Contractors in Dover, DE (2026)
13 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Dover: JRL Junk Removal & Demolition Co., CR Score 56/100; 5.0★ from 131 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Twiggy’s Construction LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 13.
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Most-reviewed: John Macklin & Son Inc, 17 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 13 ranked after JRL Junk Removal & Demolition Co.; ranked #8.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
13 Dover excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 13 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Dover at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JRL Junk Removal & Demolition Co. | 56 | 5.0★ (131) | Middletown, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Twiggy’s Construction LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (6) | Vineland, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Zack Excavating Inc. | 52 | 3.3★ (12) | Smyrna, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Tru Grit LLC | 50 | 4.0★ (4) | Smyrna, 15 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Christiana Excavating Co. | 49 | 4.0★ (6) | Milford, 20 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Swain Excavation Inc | 49 | 4.0★ (5) | Milford, 20 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Rick Breeding Excavating, Inc. | 48 | 4.1★ (7) | Easton, 25 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | John Macklin & Son Inc | 47 | 4.8★ (17) | Milford, 21 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 9 | Sunnyfield Contractors, Inc. | 47 | 3.4★ (5) | Dover | — | — |
| 10 | Layton Builders & Excavation | 46 | 5.0★ (3) | Millville, 23 mi away | Sat | — |
The 13 best excavating contractors in Dover, 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 Vineland, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Smyrna, 8 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
#4 Tru Grit LLC
Based in Smyrna, 15 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Milford, 20 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Milford, 20 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Easton, 25 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Milford, 21 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews.
Based in Dover
47/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based in Millville, 23 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based in Middletown, 21 mi away
42/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based in Bridgeton, 24 mi away
42/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Easton, 25 mi away
41/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Also serving Dover
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Adderley Construction, Inc | 7 mi | |
| Bay Developers, Inc. | 3.5★ (8) | In Dover |
| Caliber Construction & Excavation | 11 mi | |
| Choptank Excavating LLC | 25 mi | |
| Dover Tree Service | 5.0★ (29) | In Dover |
| Erect Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Dover |
| HomeMax Remodeling Group | 5.0★ (10) | In Dover |
| J.C. Landscaping | 19 mi | |
| JSL Construction LLC | In Dover | |
| Klean Kut, LLC | 24 mi | |
| KMB Land Management | 11 mi | |
| Koering Excavating Inc. | 24 mi | |
| Matthew W Spence Inc | In Dover | |
| Middletown Sealcoating | In Dover | |
| Mjh Construction, Inc. | 3.0★ (3) | In Dover |
| Orviston HVAC Repair Dover | 5.0★ (3) | In Dover |
| Precision Land Management | 16 mi | |
| Sawyer's Construction Co | In Dover | |
| Smell No Trash LLC | 5.0★ (41) | In Dover |
| Top Notch Tree Services LLC | In Dover |
How we ranked Dover excavating contractors
We scored 13 Dover 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 2, 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 Dover 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 Dover: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Dover?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Dover, DE is JRL Junk Removal & Demolition Co. with a CR Score of 56/100. It has 5.0★ from 131 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Twiggy’s Construction LLC (#2) and Zack Excavating Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 13 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Dover?
ContractorsRanked ranks 13 excavating contractors serving Dover, DE. 1 of them is based in Dover; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Dover are open 24/7?
2 ranked excavating contractors in Dover post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are JRL Junk Removal & Demolition Co. (#1) and Twiggy’s Construction LLC (#2). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Dover work on weekends?
4 of 13 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are JRL Junk Removal & Demolition Co. (#1), Twiggy’s Construction LLC (#2) and John Macklin & Son Inc (#8). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Dover excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 13 rated excavating contractors in Dover is 4.5★, with a median of 5 reviews. JRL Junk Removal & Demolition Co. has the most, 131 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 Dover count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Dover 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 Dover
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 13 excavating contractors serving Dover.
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