Skip to content
ContractorsRanked

Best Home Builders in Middletown, DE (2026)

219 home builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Middletown: The Village of Bayberry, CR Score 84/100; 4.3★ from 136 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 29

    Most-reviewed: HomeStar Remodeling, 639 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 219 ranked; ranked #29.

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

219 Middletown home builders are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 8 are open 24/7, 112 open Saturdays and 75 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 219 rated businesses.

Top 10 home builders in Middletown at a glance

Top 10 home builders in Middletown at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1The Village of Bayberry844.3★ (136)MiddletownSat · SunOverall
2Ryan Homes at Ovations824.8★ (27)Smyrna, 11 mi away——
3Ponds of Odessa by Benchmark Builders823.9★ (43)MiddletownSat · Sun · Evenings—
4Parks Edge at Bayberry824.9★ (10)MiddletownSat · Sun—
5Ryan Homes at Whitewood Village814.5★ (38)Newark, 13 mi away——
6Ryan Homes at Stonington814.6★ (53)Dover, 17 mi awaySat · Sun—
7K. Hovnanian Homes Pleasanton814.0★ (27)MiddletownSat · Sun—
8The Preserve at Robinson Farms by Handler Homes813.9★ (16)MiddletownSat · Sun—
9Whispering Woods804.0★ (12)MiddletownSat · Sun—
10K. Hovnanian Homes The Estates at Cedar Lane803.9★ (9)MiddletownSat · Sun—

The 219 best home builders in Middletown, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Ranked #1 in Middletown

    #1 The Village of Bayberry

    Based in Middletown

    84/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 136 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 136 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 12 PM–5 PM · Tue–Sun 10 AM–5 PM
    Address
    5603 S Bayberry Pkwy, Middletown, DE 19709
    View profile for The Village of Bayberry(302) 828-2485

  2. #2 Ryan Homes at Ovations

    Based in Smyrna, 11 mi away

    82/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 27 Google reviews
    Address
    111 Andare Blvd, Clayton, DE 19938
    View profile for Ryan Homes at Ovations(302) 204-0525

  4. #4 Parks Edge at Bayberry

    Based in Middletown

    82/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 1 PM–5 PM · Tue–Sun 10 AM–5 PM
    Address
    3109 Schuman Dr, Middletown, DE 19709
    View profile for Parks Edge at Bayberry(302) 378-5072

  6. #6 Ryan Homes at Stonington

    Based in Dover, 17 mi away

    81/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 53 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun 12 PM–5 PM
    Address
    15 Sedimentary Rock Rd, Dover, DE 19904
    View profile for Ryan Homes at Stonington(302) 281-0969

  9. #9 Whispering Woods

    Based in Middletown

    80/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 10 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Sun 10 AM–5 PM
    Address
    Whispering Woods Rd, Middletown, DE 19709
    View profile for Whispering Woods(302) 870-9886

  11. #11 Lennar at Auburn Meadows

    Based in Smyrna, 15 mi away

    80/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    29 Crestwyck Blvd, Smyrna, DE 19977
    View profile for Lennar at Auburn Meadows(302) 660-1366

  12. #12 Benchmark Builders

    Based in Wilmington, 19 mi away

    80/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 29 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
    Address
    818 First State Blvd, Wilmington, DE 19804
    View profile for Benchmark Builders(302) 995-6945

  13. #13 Lennar at Copperleaf

    Based in Middletown

    80/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Address
    204 Goldleaf Dr E, Middletown, DE 19709
    View profile for Lennar at Copperleaf(302) 660-1366

  15. #15 Middletown Reserve

    Based in Middletown

    79/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.4★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 10 AM–5 PM
    Address
    203 Douglas Wy, Middletown, DE 19709
    View profile for Middletown Reserve(888) 425-1827

  18. #18 The Meadows at Bayberry

    Based in Middletown

    79/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.4★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 11 AM–5 PM
    Address
    5603 S Bayberry Pkwy, Middletown, DE 19709
    View profile for The Meadows at Bayberry(302) 828-2485

  19. #19 Eden Hill by D.R. Horton

    Based in Dover, 23 mi away

    79/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 10 AM–6 PM · Wed 12 PM–6 PM · Thu–Fri closed · Sat–Sun 10 AM–6 PM
    Address
    220 Ridgley Blvd, Dover, DE 19904
    View profile for Eden Hill by D.R. Horton(302) 271-7701

  22. #22 Magnolia Estates by D.R. Horton

    Based in Dover, 28 mi away

    78/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 10 AM–6 PM · Wed 12 PM–6 PM · Thu–Sun 10 AM–6 PM
    Address
    29 Avery Dr, Magnolia, DE 19962
    View profile for Magnolia Estates by D.R. Horton(302) 271-7701

  23. #23 Ryan Homes at The Preserve at Weatherby 55+

    Based in Carneys Point, 28 mi away

    78/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 10 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri closed · Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun 12 PM–5 PM
    Address
    602 Van Buren Ct, Swedesboro, NJ 08085
    View profile for Ryan Homes at The Preserve at Weatherby 55+(609) 905-0838

  24. #24 Greene Hill Farm Estates by Benchmark Builders

    Based in Smyrna, 15 mi away

    78/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 11 AM–5 PM · Wed–Thu closed · Fri–Sun 11 AM–5 PM
    Address
    33 Seldon Dr, Smyrna, DE 19977
    View profile for Greene Hill Farm Estates by Benchmark Builders(302) 653-6836

  25. #25 Cambria Village

    Based in Smyrna, 13 mi away

    78/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 10 AM–5 PM
    Address
    10 Salerno Dr, Smyrna, DE 19977
    View profile for Cambria Village(302) 653-7700

Home builders ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 219 ranked home builders here; the rest are on their profiles.

home builders in Middletown, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26NVHomes at Greenleigh Luxury Towns784.7★ (34)37 mi
27Handler Homes783.9★ (42)19 mi
28Heritage Trace by Handler Homes783.7★ (34)14 mi
29HomeStar Remodeling784.5★ (639)26 mi
30Ryan Homes at Chestnut Hill Preserve - Townhomes784.4★ (19)15 mi
31Delaware Homes Inc784.7★ (6)In Middletown
32Ryan Homes at Scenic Vista785.0★ (11)23 mi
33Elkton Homes Inc774.5★ (11)14 mi
34Village Grande at Camelot by D.R. Horton America's Builder774.4★ (30)34 mi
35KRidge Construction774.9★ (55)38 mi
36NVHomes at Gerst Farm 55+774.8★ (22)39 mi
37Greenway Farm by D.R. Horton774.5★ (8)23 mi
38NVHomes at The Woodlands at Greystone 55+774.7★ (23)38 mi
39Wilkinson Homes Ashland775.0★ (3)13 mi
40Ryan Homes at Hidden Brook775.0★ (6)16 mi
41RENAISSANCE BUILDERS LLC774.5★ (8)28 mi
42JS Homes774.0★ (33)27 mi
43THM Newark House765.0★ (5)19 mi
44BENCHMARK BUILDERS763.8★ (6)15 mi
45JS Homes at Mount Friendship762.9★ (17)15 mi
46Gemcraft Homes - Riverbend763.4★ (5)16 mi
47Lennar at Meridian Crossing763.9★ (9)11 mi
48Stoltzfus Brothers Shore construction764.5★ (8)24 mi
49Laurel Ridge - The Glen764.3★ (19)31 mi
50Chesapeake Homes of Delaware764.5★ (4)10 mi

Also serving Middletown

20 more home builders within 40 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked home builders serving Middletown
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Aire Serv of Middletown4.9★ (625)In Middletown
All In One Home Repairs LLC5.0★ (21)In Middletown
All Work Services and Construction4.9★ (77)In Middletown
Bob Wagner's Flooring America - Middletown4.8★ (170)In Middletown
Charles Tyre Flooring4.9★ (36)In Middletown
Cochran Glass of Middletown4.7★ (37)In Middletown
Contractor's Flooring of Delaware5.0★ (100)In Middletown
Cowboy Painting Co4.9★ (62)In Middletown
D & C Bath LLC4.8★ (47)In Middletown
First State5.0★ (52)In Middletown
Five Star Painting of Middletown and Bear4.8★ (83)In Middletown
Floor Coverings International of Middletown, DE5.0★ (82)In Middletown
JPM Home Services5.0★ (30)In Middletown
Middletown Kitchen And Bath LLC4.8★ (93)In Middletown
Middletown Painting LLC4.9★ (56)In Middletown
Paddy's Roofing, Siding and Chimneys4.9★ (169)In Middletown
Pierce Total Comfort4.8★ (67)In Middletown
Schagrin Home Comfort Products4.4★ (214)In Middletown
Summerfield electric4.6★ (18)In Middletown
TC Carpentry LLC5.0★ (65)In Middletown

How we ranked Middletown home builders

We scored 219 Middletown home builders on 8 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. Unknown factors are left out of the score, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 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 Middletown data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

Home builders in Middletown: frequently asked questions

Who is the best home builder in Middletown?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked home builder in Middletown, DE is The Village of Bayberry with a CR Score of 84/100. It has 4.3★ from 136 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Ryan Homes at Ovations (#2) and Ponds of Odessa by Benchmark Builders (#3) follow. We ranked 219 home builders on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many home builders are there in Middletown?

ContractorsRanked ranks 219 home builders serving Middletown, DE. 14 of them are based in Middletown; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which home builders in Middletown are open 24/7?

8 ranked home builders in Middletown post 24/7 hours. Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which home builders in Middletown work on weekends?

112 of 219 ranked home builders post Saturday hours and 75 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are The Village of Bayberry (#1), Ponds of Odessa by Benchmark Builders (#3) and Parks Edge at Bayberry (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Middletown home builders have?

The median Google rating among 219 rated home builders in Middletown is 4.6★, with a median of 10 reviews. HomeStar Remodeling has the most, 639 reviews, and ranks #29. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does ContractorsRanked rank home builders?

Each home builder gets a 0–100 CR Score from 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do home builders outside Middletown count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Middletown city center, our service radius for home builders. 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 home builders 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

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 219 home builders serving Middletown.

More home builders and Middletown pages

Other trades in Middletown