413 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in New Castle: Frank J. Devonshire General Contracting, CR Score 87/100; 4.8★ from 103 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Aqua It, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 413.
Most-reviewed: Nu-Seal Sealcoating And Asphalt Maintenance, 251 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 413 ranked; ranked #23.
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413 New Castle general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 49 are open 24/7, 197 open Saturdays and 97 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 413 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank J. Devonshire General Contracting | 87 | 4.8★ (103) | Wilmington, 6 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Aqua It | 87 | 4.6★ (27) | Newark, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Elite Flooring and Remodeling | 87 | 5.0★ (18) | Newark, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Mid-Atlantic Steel LLC | 87 | 4.7★ (9) | New Castle | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | BAHA'S FLOORING KITCHEN & BATH REMODELING | 86 | 4.8★ (71) | Newark, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | DSR The Basement Remodeling Specialist | 85 | 4.8★ (25) | Middletown, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Precision Home Worx | 85 | 5.0★ (29) | Claymont, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Delaware Chimney Sweep & Repair & Fireplace Cleaning Services | 85 | 4.9★ (12) | Wilmington, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Delpa Builders LLC | 85 | 4.5★ (29) | New Castle | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Al Air Duct Cleaning & Dryer Vent Cleaning Services Wilmington, DE | 84 | 4.8★ (19) | Wilmington, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 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 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Newark, 6 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 27 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newark, 7 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Castle
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newark, 6 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Middletown, 13 mi away
Ranked #6 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.
Based in Claymont, 4 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 4 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Castle
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 10 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hockessin, 11 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 5 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Glasgow, 5 mi away
Ranked #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.
Based in Clayton, 21 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newark, 7 mi away
Ranked #15 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.
Based in Brookhaven, 17 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 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Castle
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Broomall, 21 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in La Plata, 11 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Castle
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Woodlyn, 19 mi away
Ranked #21 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.
Based in Middletown, 15 mi away
Ranked #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.
Based in Broomall, 18 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 251 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carneys Point, 20 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carneys Point, 5 mi away
Ranked #25 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.
#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 413 ranked general contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| American Precision Home Improvements LLC | 4.0★ (3) | In New Castle |
| Avenue Medical Construction | 4.5★ (43) | In New Castle |
| Battaglia Electric, Inc. | 4.7★ (14) | In New Castle |
| Castle Construction Inc | 3.7★ (7) | In New Castle |
| Empire Builders | 4.0★ (6) | In New Castle |
| First State Inc | 3.9★ (15) | In New Castle |
| Floor Coatings Etc Inc | 4.3★ (6) | In New Castle |
| High Mark Construction | 4.9★ (77) | In New Castle |
| J.Miller Contracting | 4.9★ (32) | In New Castle |
| Joseph Rizzo & Sons Construction Co | 4.9★ (17) | In New Castle |
| Keystone Marble and Granite | 4.8★ (155) | In New Castle |
| N. Mallari General Contracting - New Castle, DE | 4.8★ (23) | In New Castle |
| Newport Builders Windowland, Inc. | 4.8★ (90) | In New Castle |
| NV Contracting | 4.5★ (16) | In New Castle |
| PJ Fitzpatrick | 4.8★ (12,968) | In New Castle |
| ProCut Builders Deck n Fence Builders Since 1997 | 5.0★ (13) | In New Castle |
| R C & Sons Painting | 3.7★ (19) | In New Castle |
| Split Rail Fence Store | 4.0★ (42) | In New Castle |
| The Handyman Guy | 5.0★ (8) | In New Castle |
| Winn Property Maintenance LLC | 5.0★ (9) | In New Castle |
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 413 New Castle 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 New Castle 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 |