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Best Excavating Contractors in Smyrna, DE (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Smyrna: JRL Junk Removal & Demolition Co., CR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 131 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 6

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 22.

  3. 6

    Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 42 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 22 ranked after JRL Junk Removal & Demolition Co.; ranked #6.

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

22 Smyrna excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 22 rated businesses.

Top 10 excavating contractors in Smyrna at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Smyrna at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1JRL Junk Removal & Demolition Co.595.0★ (131)Middletown, 13 mi away24/7Overall
2Zack Excavating Inc.553.3★ (12)Smyrna——
3LECCO Excavating-Pipeline544.5★ (21)Elkton, 22 mi away——
4Tru Grit LLC534.0★ (4)Smyrna——
5Iron Elk Site and Property Services535.0★ (13)Elkton, 23 mi awaySat · Evenings—
6Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup534.9★ (42)Pennsville, 24 mi away24/7Emergencies, Most reviews
7Nero Excavating & Custom Builder, LLC524.3★ (3)Vineland, 24 mi away24/7—
8R & E EXCAVATION LLC514.7★ (19)Wilmington Manor, 24 mi away——
9UCS LLC515.0★ (11)Elkton, 22 mi away——
10J & E Site Prep LLC504.7★ (12)Pennsville, 24 mi away——

The 22 best excavating contractors in Smyrna, ranked

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

  2. #2 Zack Excavating Inc.

    Based in Smyrna

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 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.

    • 3.3★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2935 S Dupont Blvd, Smyrna, DE 19977
    View profile for Zack Excavating Inc.(302) 223-6223

  3. #3 LECCO Excavating-Pipeline

    Based in Elkton, 22 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #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.

    • 4.5★ from 21 Google reviews
    Address
    1025 Augustine Herman Hwy, Elkton, MD 21921
    View profile for LECCO Excavating-Pipeline(410) 392-2720

  4. #4 Tru Grit LLC

    Based in Smyrna

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 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.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    525 Black Diamond Rd, Smyrna, DE 19977
    View profile for Tru Grit LLC(302) 593-4700

  8. #8 R & E EXCAVATION LLC

    Based in Wilmington Manor, 24 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 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.

    • 4.7★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    729 Grantham Ln, Wilmington Manor, DE 19720
    View profile for R & E EXCAVATION LLC(302) 750-5226

  9. #9 UCS LLC

    Based in Elkton, 22 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 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.

    • 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    377 Hutton Rd, Elkton, MD 21921
    View profile for UCS LLC(410) 287-8800

  10. #10 J & E Site Prep LLC

    Based in Pennsville, 24 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    76 Witt Rd, Woodstown, NJ 08098
    View profile for J & E Site Prep LLC(856) 472-8255

  11. #11 Wilson DS Inc

    Based in Bear, 20 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 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.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    2668 Denny Rd, Bear, DE 19701
    View profile for Wilson DS Inc(302) 832-1230

  12. #12 Exclusive Excavating LLC

    Based in Elkton, 24 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 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.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    224 E Main St, Elkton, MD 21921
    View profile for Exclusive Excavating LLC(443) 309-3877

  13. #13 Christiana Excavating Co.

    Based in Newark, 25 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #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.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2016 Sunset lake rd, 18802 Swains Private Rd, Newark, DE 19702
    View profile for Christiana Excavating Co.(302) 738-8660

  14. #14 Choptank Excavation, LLC

    Based in New Castle, 21 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 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.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1715 River Rd, New Castle, DE 19720
    View profile for Choptank Excavation, LLC(302) 420-0354

  15. #15 Good Old Boys

    Based in Elkton, 18 mi away

    47/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Good Old Boys(302) 832-0718

  16. #16 G&M Concrete, LLC

    Based in Newark, 18 mi away

    47/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for G&M Concrete, LLC(302) 507-7807

  18. #18 Sunnyfield Contractors, Inc.

    Based in Dover, 7 mi away

    46/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.

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

    • 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–3:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    150 Sunnyfield Ln, Dover, DE 19904
    View profile for Sunnyfield Contractors, Inc.(302) 674-8610

  21. #21 RWH construction LLC

    Based in Bridgeton, 21 mi away

    43/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 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–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    634 Shiloh Pike, Bridgeton, NJ 08302
    View profile for RWH construction LLC(856) 982-5970

  22. #22 DPA Construction

    Based in Bridgeton, 21 mi away

    42/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    137 Pecks Corner-Cohansey Rd, Bridgeton, NJ 08302
    View profile for DPA Construction(609) 743-0019

Also serving Smyrna

17 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.

Unranked excavating contractors serving Smyrna
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Adderley Construction, Inc16 mi
Cahill Land Management LLC5.0★ (2)18 mi
Caliber Construction & ExcavationIn Smyrna
Castillosa Group LLC5.0★ (21)In Smyrna
Crawford Excavating1.0★ (1)24 mi
Don Rogers Inc.4.0★ (2)24 mi
J.C. Landscaping8 mi
Klean Kut, LLC14 mi
KMB Land Management12 mi
Koering Excavating Inc.22 mi
Matthew W Spence Inc13 mi
Mecouch Brothers Inc.22 mi
Mike Miklus III Inc25 mi
Precision Land ManagementIn Smyrna
Slinka’s Junk Removal Service LLC5.0★ (8)In Smyrna
Top Notch Tree Services LLC12 mi
Unruh Excavating25 mi

How we ranked Smyrna excavating contractors

We scored 22 Smyrna 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Smyrna 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 Smyrna: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Smyrna?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Smyrna, DE is JRL Junk Removal & Demolition Co. with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 5.0★ from 131 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Zack Excavating Inc. (#2) and LECCO Excavating-Pipeline (#3) follow. We ranked 22 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Smyrna?

ContractorsRanked ranks 22 excavating contractors serving Smyrna, DE. 2 of them are based in Smyrna; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 17 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which excavating contractors in Smyrna are open 24/7?

3 ranked excavating contractors in Smyrna post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are JRL Junk Removal & Demolition Co. (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#6) and Nero Excavating & Custom Builder, LLC (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Smyrna work on weekends?

9 of 22 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are JRL Junk Removal & Demolition Co. (#1), Iron Elk Site and Property Services (#5) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#6). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Smyrna excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 22 rated excavating contractors in Smyrna is 5.0★, with a median of 9 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 Smyrna count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 22 excavating contractors serving Smyrna.

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