58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 131 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Middletown, DE (2026)
39 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Middletown: JRL Junk Removal & Demolition Co., CR Score 58/100; 5.0★ from 131 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 39.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,956 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 39 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
39 Middletown excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 16 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 39 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Middletown at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JRL Junk Removal & Demolition Co. | 58 | 5.0★ (131) | Middletown | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (1,956) | Newark, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | LECCO Excavating-Pipeline | 54 | 4.5★ (21) | Elkton, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Iron Elk Site and Property Services | 54 | 5.0★ (13) | Elkton, 11 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Wilson DS Inc | 52 | 3.7★ (3) | Bear, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | UCS LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (11) | Elkton, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Exclusive Excavating LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (4) | Elkton, 13 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Nero Excavating & Custom Builder, LLC | 51 | 4.3★ (3) | Vineland, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Little Hockessin Excavation Contractor and Dryer Vent Installer Contractor, DE | 51 | 4.8★ (8) | Hockessin, 24 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 51 | 4.9★ (42) | Pennsville, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 39 best excavating contractors in Middletown, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Newark, 14 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,956 Google reviews, the most in Middletown.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elkton, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Elkton, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bear, 8 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#6 UCS LLC
Based in Elkton, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Elkton, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vineland, 24 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Hockessin, 24 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pennsville, 17 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Castle, 17 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington Manor, 15 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newark, 13 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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.
Based in North Star, 23 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 97 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#15 Tru Grit LLC
Based in Smyrna, 8 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aberdeen, 25 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Castle, 20 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#18 Boggs Excavating
Based in Elkton, 14 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Castle, 11 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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.
#20 G.R.D services
Based in Havre de Grace, 21 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newark, 14 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#22 GeoTech
Based in Wilmington, 20 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ 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 Oxford, 24 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newark, 15 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Smyrna, 15 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 39 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #39, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Lindstrom Excavating Contractors | 49 | 3.0★ (4) | 20 mi |
| 27 | J & E Site Prep LLC | 48 | 4.7★ (12) | 23 mi |
| 28 | Marshall Landscaping LLC | 48 | 4.8★ (230) | 20 mi |
| 29 | Good Old Boys | 47 | 5.0★ (10) | 9 mi |
| 30 | G&M Concrete, LLC | 47 | 5.0★ (10) | 10 mi |
| 31 | Casey Battles Concrete LLC | 46 | 5.0★ (4) | In Middletown |
| 32 | Tri-County Construction LLC | 46 | 4.5★ (10) | 12 mi |
| 33 | R. S. Widdoes & Son, Inc. | 46 | 4.8★ (20) | 24 mi |
| 34 | ABC Asphalt Brick and Concrete | 45 | 3.7★ (3) | 17 mi |
| 35 | Green Acres Lawn & Landscaping, Inc. | 43 | 4.4★ (26) | 21 mi |
| 36 | Del Angel Paving | 42 | 4.0★ (4) | 22 mi |
| 37 | Sunnyfield Contractors, Inc. | 41 | 3.4★ (5) | 18 mi |
| 38 | RWH construction LLC | 41 | 5.0★ (4) | 24 mi |
| 39 | DPA Construction | 40 | 3.7★ (3) | 22 mi |
Also serving Middletown
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 |
|---|---|---|
| BA GARAGE DOOR | 5.0★ (32) | In Middletown |
| C Brown Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Cahill Land Management LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Caliber Construction & Excavation | 12 mi | |
| Central Contracting Services | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Cochran's Excavating & Mechanical Contracting | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Corrado Management Services, LLC. | 20 mi | |
| Crawford Excavating | 1.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| David P Roser Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Griffin Plumbing & Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Howell Edward P Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| J.C. Landscaping | In Middletown | |
| J&m electric LLC | 5.0★ (3) | In Middletown |
| Jordan T Caldarelli | 15 mi | |
| Klean Kut, LLC | In Middletown | |
| LZ Lawn and Landscaping | 5.0★ (7) | In Middletown |
| Mecouch Brothers Inc. | 16 mi | |
| Mike Miklus III Inc | 14 mi | |
| Precision Land Management | 7 mi | |
| Rausch Fuel Oil Co | 4.8★ (25) | In Middletown |
How we ranked Middletown excavating contractors
We scored 39 Middletown 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 Middletown 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 Middletown: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Middletown?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Middletown, DE is JRL Junk Removal & Demolition Co. with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 5.0★ from 131 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and LECCO Excavating-Pipeline (#3) follow. We ranked 39 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Middletown?
ContractorsRanked ranks 39 excavating contractors serving Middletown, DE. 2 of them are based in Middletown; 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 Middletown are open 24/7?
7 ranked excavating contractors in Middletown post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are JRL Junk Removal & Demolition Co. (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Nero Excavating & Custom Builder, LLC (#8). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Middletown work on weekends?
16 of 39 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 9 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are JRL Junk Removal & Demolition Co. (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Iron Elk Site and Property Services (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Middletown excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 39 rated excavating contractors in Middletown is 4.8★, with a median of 10 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,956 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Middletown count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Middletown 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 Middletown
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 39 excavating contractors serving Middletown.
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