405 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in North Star: 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 405.
Most-reviewed: Safe Shelter Environmental, 543 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 405 ranked; ranked #43.
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405 North Star general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 48 are open 24/7, 188 open Saturdays and 97 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 405 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 | 86 | 4.6★ (27) | Newark, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Burton Construction Co and Chimney chase cover Other Services: | 86 | 4.7★ (12) | Hockessin, 2 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Elite Flooring and Remodeling | 86 | 5.0★ (18) | Newark, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | BAHA'S FLOORING KITCHEN & BATH REMODELING | 85 | 4.8★ (71) | Newark, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | A&A Legacy Construction | 84 | 5.0★ (16) | Glasgow, 1 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Ash Home Improvements | 84 | 5.0★ (5) | North Star | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Delaware Chimney Sweep & Repair & Fireplace Cleaning Services | 84 | 4.9★ (12) | Wilmington, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Hay Landscaping and Sealcoating | 84 | 5.0★ (70) | West Chester, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | DSR The Basement Remodeling Specialist | 83 | 4.8★ (25) | Middletown, 19 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, 7 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 Hockessin, 2 mi away
Ranked #3 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 Newark, 10 mi away
Ranked #4 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 Newark, 8 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 Glasgow, 1 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Star
Ranked #7 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 Wilmington, 7 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 West Chester, 17 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Middletown, 19 mi away
Ranked #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.
Based in West Chester, 15 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Castle, 10 mi away
Ranked #12 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 Wilmington, 6 mi away
Ranked #13 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 Broomall, 15 mi away
Ranked #14 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 Oxford, 13 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 13 mi away
Ranked #16 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 Claymont, 12 mi away
Ranked #17 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 Broomall, 20 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 Kennett Square, 17 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Castle, 7 mi away
Ranked #20 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 Brookhaven, 19 mi away
Ranked #21 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 Newark, 10 mi away
Ranked #22 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 West Chester, 18 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Downingtown, 16 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brookhaven, 16 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 12 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 405 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Allen Construction Services | 4.2★ (16) | In North Star |
| Ambient | 5.0★ (1) | In North Star |
| Angelo's General Construction | In North Star | |
| Astute General Contracting LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In North Star |
| B & F Paving Inc | In North Star | |
| C R Contracting LLC | In North Star | |
| Coviello Builders | In North Star | |
| Delaware Valley Design & Build | 1.0★ (1) | In North Star |
| In Out Construction | In North Star | |
| Lattanzio Electrical Contracting Inc. | 4.9★ (56) | In North Star |
| Macon Renovations | 4.1★ (7) | In North Star |
| Mark of Excellence | In North Star | |
| Reilly Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In North Star |
| S.E. Brown Co. LLC | In North Star | |
| Skyline Roof & Remodel | 5.0★ (2) | In North Star |
| VIBrant Design-Build | In North Star | |
| Visions home improvements | In North Star | |
| Weichert Home Repairs | In North Star | |
| Wes Sanders & Son LLC | In North Star | |
| Wilson & Sons Construction LLC | In North Star |
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 405 North Star 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 North Star 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 |