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Best Home Builders in Milford, DE (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Milford: Southfield by D.R. Horton, CR Score 85/100; 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews.

  2. 25

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Vernon Esham Builders, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #25 of 112.

  3. 4

    Most-reviewed: Capstone Homes, 116 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 112 ranked; ranked #4.

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

112 Milford home builders are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 66 open Saturdays and 35 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 112 rated businesses.

Top 10 home builders in Milford at a glance

Top 10 home builders in Milford at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Southfield by D.R. Horton855.0★ (9)Milford—Overall
2Warfel Construction844.5★ (10)Milford——
3Magnolia Estates by D.R. Horton844.6★ (21)Dover, 13 mi awaySat · Sun—
4Capstone Homes844.6★ (116)Georgetown, 16 mi awaySatMost reviews
5Ryan Homes at Stonington834.6★ (53)Dover, 24 mi awaySat · Sun—
6Eden Hill by D.R. Horton834.8★ (21)Dover, 17 mi awaySat · Sun—
7Insight Homes at Hawthorne824.1★ (35)Georgetown, 15 mi awaySat · Sun—
8Ryan Homes at Ovations824.8★ (27)Smyrna, 29 mi away——
9Coastal Crossing by D.R. Horton825.0★ (33)Villas, 31 mi awaySat · Sun—
10DRB Homes The Village of College Park824.6★ (14)Georgetown, 15 mi awaySat · Sun—

The 112 best home builders in Milford, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Milford

    #1 Southfield by D.R. Horton

    Based in Milford

    85/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Address
    437 Abagail Cir, Harrington, DE 19952
    View profile for Southfield by D.R. Horton(302) 271-7701

  2. #2 Warfel Construction

    Based in Milford

    84/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 10 Google reviews
    Address
    246 S Rehoboth Blvd, Milford, DE 19963
    View profile for Warfel Construction(302) 422-8927

  3. #3 Magnolia Estates by D.R. Horton

    Based in Dover, 13 mi away

    84/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 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

  4. #4 Capstone Homes

    Based in Georgetown, 16 mi away

    84/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 116 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (116).

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

    • 4.6★ from 116 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–5 PM · Tue–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    28855 Lewes Georgetown Hwy, Lewes, DE 19958
    View profile for Capstone Homes(302) 644-0300

  5. #5 Ryan Homes at Stonington

    Based in Dover, 24 mi away

    83/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 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

  6. #6 Eden Hill by D.R. Horton

    Based in Dover, 17 mi away

    83/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 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

  7. #7 Insight Homes at Hawthorne

    Based in Georgetown, 15 mi away

    82/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

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

    • 4.1★ from 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 10 AM–5 PM · Fri 12 PM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 10 AM–5 PM
    Address
    18055 Emerson Way, Georgetown, DE 19947
    View profile for Insight Homes at Hawthorne(302) 273-0062

  8. #8 Ryan Homes at Ovations

    Based in Smyrna, 29 mi away

    82/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 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

  9. #9 Coastal Crossing by D.R. Horton

    Based in Villas, 31 mi away

    82/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–5 PM · Tue–Wed closed · Thu–Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun 11 AM–5 PM
    Address
    3156 Rte 9 S, Middle Township, NJ 08242
    View profile for Coastal Crossing by D.R. Horton(856) 925-7282

  11. #11 JS Homes

    Based in Glasgow, 16 mi away

    82/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 33 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–5 PM · Tue 12 PM–5 PM · Wed–Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 11 AM–5 PM
    View profile for JS Homes(302) 834-4900

  12. #12 RENAISSANCE BUILDERS LLC

    Based in Dover, 15 mi away

    81/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun 10 AM–5 PM
    Address
    5933 Willow Grove Rd, Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
    View profile for RENAISSANCE BUILDERS LLC(302) 270-7480

  13. #13 Insight Homes at Woodridge

    Based in Georgetown, 19 mi away

    81/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 10 AM–5 PM · Fri 12 PM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 10 AM–5 PM
    Address
    22522 Arbor Cir, Milton, DE 19968
    View profile for Insight Homes at Woodridge(302) 664-7466

  15. #15 Gannon Range by D.R. Horton

    Based in Easton, 34 mi away

    81/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 10 AM–6 PM · Wed 12 PM–6 PM · Thu–Sun 10 AM–6 PM
    Address
    8749 Harper Wy, Easton, MD 21601
    View profile for Gannon Range by D.R. Horton(302) 271-7701

  17. #17 Lennar at Auburn Meadows

    Based in Smyrna, 26 mi away

    81/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 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

  18. #18 Ryan Homes at Azalea Woods

    Based in Georgetown, 14 mi away

    81/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 12 PM–5 PM · Tue–Wed closed · Thu–Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun 12 PM–5 PM
    Address
    30500 Indigo Wy, Georgetown, DE 19947
    View profile for Ryan Homes at Azalea Woods(302) 207-2086

  19. #19 Lennar at Belle Ayre

    Based in Seaford, 21 mi away

    80/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 10 AM–5 PM
    Address
    703 Bristol Dr, Seaford, DE 19973
    View profile for Lennar at Belle Ayre(302) 660-1366

  20. #20 Cherry Building Group

    Based in Seaford, 29 mi away

    80/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Cherry Building Group(302) 280-6876

  21. #21 Country Life Homes

    Based in Milford

    80/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

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

    • 3.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Address
    4300 Fullerton Ct, Milford, DE 19963
    View profile for Country Life Homes(302) 422-2194

  22. #22 Greene Hill Farm Estates by Benchmark Builders

    Based in Smyrna, 25 mi away

    79/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 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

  24. #24 Clearview Meadow

    Based in Dover, 18 mi away

    79/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

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

    • 4.1★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 12 PM–6 PM · Tue–Fri 11 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun 12 PM–5 PM
    Address
    718 Marta Dr, Dover, DE 19901
    View profile for Clearview Meadow(302) 734-2402

  25. #25 Vernon Esham Builders

    Based in Salisbury, 36 mi away

    79/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    210 Kiley Dr, Salisbury, MD 21801
    View profile for Vernon Esham Builders(443) 783-5792

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 112 ranked home builders here; the rest are on their profiles.

home builders in Milford, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Heritage Trace by Handler Homes793.7★ (34)26 mi
27Hunter Creek Homes794.5★ (19)16 mi
28Cambria Village784.0★ (9)27 mi
29S&M Construction LLC785.0★ (54)16 mi
30Home Pro Builders785.0★ (3)In Milford
31Town Bank Builders Inc784.4★ (7)27 mi
32Ryan Homes at Hidden Brook785.0★ (6)24 mi
33JS Homes at Mount Friendship772.9★ (17)25 mi
34Ryan Homes at Verona Woods 55+774.1★ (40)21 mi
35Birdsong Village by D.R. Horton775.0★ (8)40 mi
36NVHomes at Stone Harbor Lakes Twins774.9★ (8)36 mi
37The Preserve at Robinson Farms by Handler Homes773.9★ (16)37 mi
38Wynsome Knoll772.6★ (5)15 mi
39BENCHMARK BUILDERS773.8★ (6)25 mi
40Insight Homes, Deep Creek773.9★ (7)20 mi
41Peninsula Homes774.1★ (8)20 mi
42Rcc - Robledo Construction Company775.0★ (105)14 mi
43H&H Builders, Inc.764.8★ (26)20 mi
44Heritage Trace by D.R. Horton764.4★ (7)39 mi
45Wilkinson Homes Ashland765.0★ (3)27 mi
46Insight Homes at Cypress Pointe763.8★ (4)25 mi
47Stoltzfus Brothers Shore construction764.5★ (8)38 mi
48R&M CRAFTSMEN765.0★ (9)28 mi
49Augustine Builders764.2★ (11)40 mi
50Tokori Incorporated765.0★ (51)In Milford

Also serving Milford

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 Milford
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
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Bayside Roofing5.0★ (40)In Milford
Brendon T Warfel Construction Inc.3.7★ (3)In Milford
CLH Attic Insulation & Roofing Services Milford, DE3.6★ (11)In Milford
Decker and Decker Company5.0★ (5)In Milford
Delaware Decorative Concrete Stamped concrete4.0★ (8)In Milford
Delmarva Metal Roofing5.0★ (28)In Milford
East Coast Poured Walls Inc3.7★ (3)In Milford
Grant & Sons Roofing & Siding4.7★ (84)In Milford
J C Eisenbrey & Son LLC4.5★ (23)In Milford
Landscapefreds LLC4.8★ (25)In Milford
Lawson & Sons Construction Co4.0★ (9)In Milford
Messicks Construction, LLC3.5★ (8)In Milford
Milford All-Star Roofing5.0★ (3)In Milford
Reyes Renovation LLC.4.5★ (8)In Milford
Shock Doc Electric4.3★ (6)In Milford
Shopwork5.0★ (3)In Milford
The Gutter Guys4.9★ (194)In Milford
The Wire Guy, LLC4.6★ (28)In Milford
TT Home Improvements LLC5.0★ (6)In Milford

How we ranked Milford home builders

We scored 112 Milford 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 Milford 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 Milford: frequently asked questions

Who is the best home builder in Milford?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked home builder in Milford, DE is Southfield by D.R. Horton with a CR Score of 85/100. It has 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews. Warfel Construction (#2) and Magnolia Estates by D.R. Horton (#3) follow. We ranked 112 home builders on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many home builders are there in Milford?

ContractorsRanked ranks 112 home builders serving Milford, DE. 5 of them are based in Milford; 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 Milford are open 24/7?

1 ranked home builder in Milford posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Vernon Esham Builders (#25). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which home builders in Milford work on weekends?

66 of 112 ranked home builders post Saturday hours and 35 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Magnolia Estates by D.R. Horton (#3), Capstone Homes (#4) and Ryan Homes at Stonington (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Milford home builders have?

The median Google rating among 112 rated home builders in Milford is 4.6★, with a median of 9 reviews. Capstone Homes has the most, 116 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Milford count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Milford 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 Milford

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 112 home builders serving Milford.
  2. October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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