85/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best General Contractors in Dover, DE (2026)
120 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Dover: Holding Hands, CR Score 85/100; 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): All Your Needs Contracting, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 120.
- 14
Most-reviewed: Delmarva Buildings, 429 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 120 ranked; ranked #14.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
120 Dover general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 14 are open 24/7, 58 open Saturdays and 22 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 120 rated businesses.
Top 10 general contractors in Dover at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holding Hands | 85 | 5.0★ (13) | Newark, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | All Your Needs Contracting | 85 | 5.0★ (8) | Dover | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Bright finish llc | 85 | 5.0★ (74) | Dover | Sat | — |
| 4 | Biddle's Contracting, LLC | 84 | 5.0★ (23) | Dover | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Sonshine Contracting | 84 | 5.0★ (12) | Dover | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Boyd's Custom Remodeling Inc | 84 | 4.6★ (18) | Dover | — | — |
| 7 | Reyes Renovation LLC. | 83 | 4.5★ (8) | Milford, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | H&Y Contracting LLC | 83 | 5.0★ (36) | Dover | Sat | — |
| 9 | Piscarik Services | 82 | 5.0★ (44) | Middletown, 7 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | DSR The Basement Remodeling Specialist | 82 | 4.8★ (25) | Middletown, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 120 best general contractors in Dover, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Dover
85/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 500 Center Rd, Magnolia, DE 19962
Based in Dover
85/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 74 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
Based in Dover
84/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 6 AM–8 PM · Sun 12 PM–8 PM
Based in Dover
84/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Dover
84/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews
- Address
- 5734 Forrest Ave, Dover, DE 19904
Based in Milford, 7 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Dover
83/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat 7:30 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
Based in Middletown, 7 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 6 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
Based in Middletown, 24 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 408 Commodore Dr, Middletown, DE 19709
Based in Coatesville, 12 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Wed 7 AM–7:30 PM · Thu 7 AM–7 PM · Fri–Sat 7 AM–7:30 PM · Sun 10 AM–4 PM
Based in Smyrna, 9 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
Based in Milford, 7 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Dover
81/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 429 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (429).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.4★ from 429 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 317 N Layton Ave, Wyoming, DE 19934
Based in Dover
81/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
Based in Dover
81/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
Based in Dover
80/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 68 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 575 N Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE 19901
Based in Bridgeton, 25 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 85 Church St, Bridgeton, NJ 08302
Based in Middletown, 22 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–12 PM
- Address
- 360 Wilmore Dr, Middletown, DE 19709
Based in Dover
80/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 126 Hollering Hill Rd, Camden, DE 19934
Based in Dover
80/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 8771 Willow Grove Rd, Camden, DE 19934
Based in Middletown, 25 mi away
79/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 416 Armstrong Corner Rd, Middletown, DE 19709
Based in Elsmere, 7 mi away
79/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.3★ from 44 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
#24 RG Construction
Based in Hockessin, 7 mi away
79/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 4.4★ from 15 Google reviews
Based in Dover
79/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.9★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 2.9★ from 17 Google reviews
- Address
- 612 Mary St, Dover, DE 19904
General contractors 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 120 ranked general contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Dover
20 more general contractors within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| A&E Property Solutions | 4.6★ (13) | In Dover |
| Ashburn Homes Incorporated | 3.7★ (56) | In Dover |
| Good Company Handyman & Contractor Services, LLC | 5.0★ (78) | In Dover |
| H&H Builders, Inc. | 4.8★ (26) | In Dover |
| Handyman Humphries | 4.4★ (30) | In Dover |
| Ironshore Construction LLC | 4.9★ (57) | In Dover |
| JS & EH Painting Contracting | 5.0★ (15) | In Dover |
| MasterCraft Contracting | 4.8★ (71) | In Dover |
| Paco Construction & Landscaping LLC | 5.0★ (27) | In Dover |
| Pierce Fence Company | 4.8★ (235) | In Dover |
| Premium Tile and Remodel LLC | 4.9★ (16) | In Dover |
| Quality Ensure LLC | 5.0★ (35) | In Dover |
| R. A. Harrison | 5.0★ (16) | In Dover |
| S.E. Doyle General Contractor LLC | 5.0★ (21) | In Dover |
| S&M Construction LLC | 5.0★ (54) | In Dover |
| S&S Painting & Home Improvements | 5.0★ (13) | In Dover |
| U & I Builders Inc. | 3.4★ (25) | In Dover |
| V. Colbert Group | Home Remodeling Clayton | 5.0★ (61) | In Dover |
| Yeshuas quality construction | 5.0★ (18) | In Dover |
| Yoder's Central Air | 4.9★ (43) | In Dover |
How much do general contractors cost in Dover?
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Delaware with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | $14,650 | $27,090 | $41,780 | Per project: typical range of customer-reported remodels (about $75 to $250 per sq ft). US national range × 1.00 South Atlantic factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
| Bathroom remodel | $6,520 | $11,910 | $17,300 | Per bathroom: typical range of customer-reported remodels. US national range × 0.98 South Atlantic factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
How we ranked Dover general contractors
We scored 120 Dover general contractors 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Dover data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |
General contractors in Dover: frequently asked questions
Who is the best general contractor in Dover?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked general contractor in Dover, DE is Holding Hands with a CR Score of 85/100. It has 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. All Your Needs Contracting (#2) and Bright finish llc (#3) follow. We ranked 120 general contractors on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many general contractors are there in Dover?
ContractorsRanked ranks 120 general contractors serving Dover, DE. 19 of them are based in Dover; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which general contractors in Dover are open 24/7?
14 ranked general contractors in Dover post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Holding Hands (#1), All Your Needs Contracting (#2) and Sonshine Contracting (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which general contractors in Dover work on weekends?
58 of 120 ranked general contractors post Saturday hours and 22 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Holding Hands (#1), All Your Needs Contracting (#2) and Bright finish llc (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does kitchen remodel cost in Dover?
Kitchen remodel typically costs $14,650 to $41,780, with $27,090 typical (Per project: typical range of customer-reported remodels (about $75 to $250 per sq ft). US national range × 1.00 South Atlantic factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)). The range is adjusted for Delaware. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Dover general contractors have?
The median Google rating among 120 rated general contractors in Dover is 5.0★, with a median of 7 reviews. Delmarva Buildings has the most, 429 reviews, and ranks #14. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does ContractorsRanked rank general contractors?
Each general contractor 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 general contractors outside Dover count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Dover city center, our service radius for general 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.
Update log for Dover
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 120 general contractors serving Dover.
- October 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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