496 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Elsmere: Frank J. Devonshire General Contracting, CR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 103 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Aqua It, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 496.
Most-reviewed: Safe Shelter Environmental, 543 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 496 ranked; ranked #8.
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496 Elsmere general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 60 are open 24/7, 234 open Saturdays and 112 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 496 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank J. Devonshire General Contracting | 61 | 4.8★ (103) | Wilmington, 1 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | BAHA'S FLOORING KITCHEN & BATH REMODELING | 60 | 4.8★ (71) | Newark, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Nu-Seal Sealcoating And Asphalt Maintenance | 60 | 4.9★ (251) | Broomall, 13 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Aqua It | 59 | 4.6★ (27) | Newark, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Delaware Chimney Sweep & Repair & Fireplace Cleaning Services | 59 | 4.9★ (12) | Wilmington, 2 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | David Multi Services LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (19) | Wilmington, 1 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Al Air Duct Cleaning & Dryer Vent Cleaning Services Wilmington, DE | 59 | 4.8★ (19) | Wilmington, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Safe Shelter Environmental | 59 | 4.8★ (543) | West Chester, 15 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 9 | Elite Flooring and Remodeling | 58 | 5.0★ (18) | Newark, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | TRI-State Contracting | 58 | 5.0★ (5) | Elsmere | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 103 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Newark, 7 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Broomall, 13 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 251 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newark, 6 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 2 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 1 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 7 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Chester, 15 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 543 Google reviews, the most in Elsmere.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newark, 9 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elsmere
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Castle, 4 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Claymont, 9 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Folsom, 18 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 153 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hockessin, 6 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Chester, 17 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brookhaven, 14 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elsmere
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Chester, 15 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 1 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 1 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Claymont, 8 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Castle, 7 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Glasgow, 7 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pennsville, 7 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Middletown, 17 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
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 |
We scored 496 Elsmere general 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 Elsmere 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 |