60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Milford, 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 Milford: Breakwater Landscaping, CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 8
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Adams Landscape Construction, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #8 of 13.
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Most-reviewed: A. P. Croll & Son, Inc., 19 Google reviews at 3.4★, the most of 13 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
13 Milford excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 13 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Milford at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Breakwater Landscaping | 60 | 5.0★ (10) | Georgetown, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | John Macklin & Son Inc | 57 | 4.8★ (17) | Milford | Sat | — |
| 3 | Christiana Excavating Co. | 57 | 4.0★ (6) | Milford | — | — |
| 4 | Swain Excavation Inc | 56 | 4.0★ (5) | Milford | — | — |
| 5 | C White & Sons LLC | 56 | 4.9★ (10) | Seaford, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | A. P. Croll & Son, Inc. | 56 | 3.4★ (19) | Georgetown, 15 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 7 | Cahall Land Works | 56 | 5.0★ (15) | Seaford, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Adams Landscape Construction | 54 | 5.0★ (8) | Cambridge, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 9 | Top Cat Construction | 54 | 4.7★ (3) | Easton, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Rick Breeding Excavating, Inc. | 52 | 4.1★ (7) | Easton, 21 mi away | — | — |
The 13 best excavating contractors in Milford, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Milford
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Milford
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Milford
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Seaford, 22 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Georgetown, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.4★ from 19 Google reviews, the most in Milford.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Seaford, 22 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cambridge, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Easton, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Easton, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Georgetown, 15 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 2.6★ from 9 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Easton, 21 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 4 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dover, 23 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Milford
12 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 | 16 mi | |
| Choptank Excavating LLC | 21 mi | |
| CKCompleteHvac&HomeServices | In Milford | |
| County Line Property Maintenance | 5.0★ (15) | In Milford |
| Erie Home Roofing | 5.0★ (4) | In Milford |
| KMB Land Management | 23 mi | |
| Matthew W Spence Inc | 15 mi | |
| Midway Services Inc. | 4.8★ (86) | In Milford |
| Mumford Concrete | 19 mi | |
| Top Notch Tree Services LLC | 20 mi | |
| Wilkins Wildlife & Pest Solutions Inc. - North | 5.0★ (87) | In Milford |
| Y & Y CONSTRUCTION LLC | In Milford |
How we ranked Milford excavating contractors
We scored 13 Milford 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 Milford 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 Milford: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Milford?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Milford, DE is Breakwater Landscaping with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. John Macklin & Son Inc (#2) and Christiana Excavating Co. (#3) follow. We ranked 13 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Milford?
ContractorsRanked ranks 13 excavating contractors serving Milford, DE. 3 of them are based in Milford; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 12 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Milford are open 24/7?
3 ranked excavating contractors in Milford post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Breakwater Landscaping (#1), Adams Landscape Construction (#8) and Top Cat Construction (#9). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Milford work on weekends?
4 of 13 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Breakwater Landscaping (#1), John Macklin & Son Inc (#2) and Adams Landscape Construction (#8). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Milford excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 13 rated excavating contractors in Milford is 4.5★, with a median of 8 reviews. A. P. Croll & Son, Inc. has the most, 19 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 Milford count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Milford 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 Milford
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 13 excavating contractors serving Milford.
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