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Top-Rated Custom home builders in Middletown - Updated Nov 2026

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Elite Homes, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Middletown, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

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Offers commercial services

"He built a custom home for me, and he did a great job. There was a lot of extensive work that went into the home and he was able to complete all of it and got everything I wanted incorporated. Highly recommend James!"
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+5

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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North Point Builders, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Middletown, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

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"The first day that I met Andy I knew I would hire him. He's very pleasant, knoweldgeable and conscientious. His work far exceeded my expectations. They arrived on time, prepared the space to ensure it remained clean and left the work space in perfect condition. I will be hiring him again and I highly recommend North Point Builders!"
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+147

Response time4 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Blue Ridge Builders, Inc.
4.6(
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Serving Middletown, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

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Warranties offered

"We just got our basement remodeled by Blue Ridge Builders and we are extremely satisfied with their performance. The basement looks outstanding and the finish mirrors that of our main floor upstairs. We could not have hired a better builder. Wayne and his crew demonstrated to us that they are real professionals. The structure and finish is solid. My wife and I were looking for honesty, dependability and professionalism; Blue Ridge Builders demonstrated all of the above and more. Thank you so much Wayne. We would definitely recommend Blue Ridge Builders."
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+83

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Merryfield Construction Group
4.5(
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Serving Middletown, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

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Warranties offered

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It went great!!   For the estimate they worked around my schedule.  I knew how I wanted the deck to look but that was it. Lew was great in helping me decide all the details. The work was done in a few days and all the workers were very polite and helpful  with any questions I had along the way. I now have a gorgeous deck from the back of my house with new sliding doors up to my pool that has a locking gate for the safety of my children. They did a fantastic job!!

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+1

Recommended by95%of homeowners
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ABX Contracting
3.9(
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Serving Middletown, DE and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Trying to get the scheduling of the work was not easy due to the company being over booked. I left several messages and my phone call was never returned. I finally was able to have an appointment scheduled and the gentleman was late because he was lost (which is understandable) but no one called me to advise me of the mishap or to let me know he would be late. Once we decided on what was going to be done, he spent the day taking the tiles up. We had to reschedule him to come out to put the tiles down. In speaking with his "boss", he was telling me the extra charges that would take place and explained to me that most customers purchase their own tile, even though the deal includes the tile. He informed me that they don't make any money off these big deals and that it's just their way of getting their foot in the door, which I think was unprofessional. I took the following Monday off for the work to be done and two guys show up with no material or supplies but inform me that the guy that was suppose to do the work called off for the day. I continously called the 302 # listed on this site to no avail. The guys had to leave because they had no tile and wasn't aware that there was a radiator, when the gentleman who was there should have noted that. I was called by another gentleman who was very nice and very professional and he asked me to have the guys come back the next day and they would waive my additional fees. I had an appointment the following morning but was home by noon. The men arrived at noon and finished the job that day. The tile looks nice and they were very nice.  They took measurements to replace my tile in my kitchen and to put molding in my living and dining room and never sent me an estimate. They did leave footprints throughout my living room and steps...but overall I am pleased with the tile.
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Hunt General Contracting LLC
4.4(
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Serving Middletown, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

"Jim Hunt and his team did an outstanding job.  We could not be more pleased.  His team arrived on time each morning and were clearly dedicated to their trade and dedicated to their customer.  They were receptive to our scheduling needs as we wanted to remain at home as long as possible during the floor job.  The floors were done in two phases as directed by us without question by Hunt and the floor company.  The floor company used by Hunt also gets and A for all categories.  The entire job was completed in a timely manner and the home was left neat and cleaner than we imagined it could be after a hardwood floor sand/refinish job.  And we are always very concerned with cleanliness when selecting contractors.  Price was fair for both the family room job and floors.  Hunt also made great suggestions to enhance final appearance.  Furthermore, upon arrival the first day, we added two relatively minor jobs and after hearing them stated he would not raise the price given at original estimate.  It is evident he prides himself in customer satisfaction.  I highly recommend him to any member reading these reviews.
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+40

Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Ellis Home Improvement Services
5.0(
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Serving Middletown, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The job came out beautifully beyond my ex expectation I have dealt with a lot of contractors being the owner of 5 properties Mr. Ellis is the best I've ever met so far in the business, he's Dependable his work is excellent he gets the job done from plumbing to HVAC heating electrical his prices are affordable and his work is excellent. He's honest and fair."
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Custom Home Builders FAQs, answered by experts

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