61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best Demolition Contractors in Dover, DE (2026)
6 demolition contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Dover: Driveway Safe Dumpsters LLC, CR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): JRL Junk Removal & Demolition Co., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 6.
- 2
Most-reviewed: JRL Junk Removal & Demolition Co., 131 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 6 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
6 Dover demolition contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 3 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 6 rated businesses.
Top 6 demolition contractors in Dover at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Driveway Safe Dumpsters LLC | 61 | 5.0★ (7) | Dover | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | JRL Junk Removal & Demolition Co. | 59 | 5.0★ (131) | Middletown, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | occupation general services LLC salisbury md | 55 | 5.0★ (26) | Horsham, 20 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 4 | John Macklin & Son Inc | 55 | 4.8★ (17) | Milford, 21 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Arthur Knipple & Sons | 49 | 4.5★ (4) | Easton, 25 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | RWH construction LLC | 43 | 5.0★ (4) | Bridgeton, 24 mi away | — | — |
The 6 best demolition contractors in Dover, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Middletown, 23 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 131 Google reviews, the most in Dover.
- 5.0★ from 131 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 157 Shannon Blvd, Middletown, DE 19709
Based in Horsham, 20 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 7 AM–7 PM · Tue 6 AM–7 PM · Wed 6 AM–6 PM · Thu–Fri 6 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Milford, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat 7 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 18687 Johnson Rd, Lincoln, DE 19960
Based in Easton, 25 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
- 4.5★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 9746 Foy Rd, Denton, MD 21629
Based in Bridgeton, 24 mi away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 634 Shiloh Pike, Bridgeton, NJ 08302
How we ranked Dover demolition contractors
We scored 6 Dover demolition 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 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Dover 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 |
Demolition contractors in Dover: frequently asked questions
Who is the best demolition contractor in Dover?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked demolition contractor in Dover, DE is Driveway Safe Dumpsters LLC with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. JRL Junk Removal & Demolition Co. (#2) and occupation general services LLC salisbury md (#3) follow. We ranked 6 demolition contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many demolition contractors are there in Dover?
ContractorsRanked ranks 6 demolition contractors serving Dover, DE. 1 of them is based in Dover; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which demolition contractors in Dover are open 24/7?
2 ranked demolition contractors in Dover post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Driveway Safe Dumpsters LLC (#1) and JRL Junk Removal & Demolition Co. (#2). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which demolition contractors in Dover work on weekends?
3 of 6 ranked demolition contractors post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Driveway Safe Dumpsters LLC (#1), JRL Junk Removal & Demolition Co. (#2) and John Macklin & Son Inc (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Dover demolition contractors have?
The median Google rating among 6 rated demolition contractors in Dover is 5.0★, with a median of 12 reviews. JRL Junk Removal & Demolition Co. has the most, 131 reviews, and ranks #2. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does ContractorsRanked rank demolition contractors?
Each demolition 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 demolition contractors outside Dover count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Dover city center, our service radius for demolition 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 demolition 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 Dover
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 6 demolition contractors serving Dover.
More demolition contractors and Dover pages
Demolition contractors near Dover
- Demolition contractors in Smyrna, DE7 ranked
- Demolition contractors in Milford, DE5 ranked
- Demolition contractors in Middletown, DE10 ranked
- Demolition contractors in Glasgow, DE13 ranked
- Demolition contractors in Georgetown, DE6 ranked
- Demolition contractors in Bear, DE25 ranked
- Demolition contractors in New Castle, DE40 ranked
- Demolition contractors in Seaford, DE12 ranked
- Demolition contractors in Wilmington Manor, DE44 ranked
- Demolition contractors in Brookside, DE23 ranked
Other trades in Dover
- Roofers in Dover258 ranked
- Plumbers in Dover48 ranked
- Electricians in Dover45 ranked
- HVAC contractors in Dover58 ranked
- General contractors in Dover120 ranked
- Painters in Dover35 ranked
- Landscapers in Dover42 ranked
- Handymen in Dover23 ranked
- Kitchen remodelers in Dover37 ranked
- Bathroom remodelers in Dover45 ranked
- Flooring contractors in Dover39 ranked
- Tile installers in Dover7 ranked
- Concrete contractors in Dover28 ranked
- Fence contractors in Dover8 ranked
- Deck builders in Dover31 ranked
- Siding contractors in Dover125 ranked
- Window installers in Dover114 ranked
- Gutter installers in Dover34 ranked
- Insulation contractors in Dover9 ranked
- Solar installers in Dover25 ranked
- Garage door repair companies in Dover11 ranked
- Foundation repair companies in Dover35 ranked
- Tree services in Dover30 ranked
- Masonry contractors in Dover23 ranked
- Water damage restoration companies in Dover77 ranked
- Home builders in Dover145 ranked
- All contractors in Dover