145 home builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Dover: Ryan Homes at Stonington, CR Score 85/100; 4.6★ from 53 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 5 PM and Sundays until 5 PM.
Most-reviewed: Sundance Kitchen, Baths & Exteriors, 259 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 145 ranked; ranked #30.
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145 Dover home builders are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 80 open Saturdays and 48 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 145 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Homes at Stonington | 85 | 4.6★ (53) | Dover | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Magnolia Estates by D.R. Horton | 83 | 4.6★ (21) | Dover | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Eden Hill by D.R. Horton | 83 | 4.8★ (21) | Dover | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Ryan Homes at Ovations | 83 | 4.8★ (27) | Smyrna, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | The Village of Bayberry | 82 | 4.3★ (136) | Middletown, 25 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | RENAISSANCE BUILDERS LLC | 81 | 4.5★ (8) | Dover | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Village of Eastridge - 55+ Active Adult Homes by Benchmark Builders | 81 | 4.2★ (19) | Smyrna, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Lennar at Auburn Meadows | 81 | 4.6★ (14) | Smyrna, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | JS Homes | 80 | 4.0★ (33) | Glasgow, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Greene Hill Farm Estates by Benchmark Builders | 80 | 4.5★ (16) | Smyrna, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
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: 4.6★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dover
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dover
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Smyrna, 11 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Middletown, 25 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 136 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dover
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Smyrna, 8 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Smyrna, 8 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Glasgow, 7 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Smyrna, 8 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dover
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Smyrna, 9 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dover
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Villas, 36 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Middletown, 23 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Milford, 16 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Smyrna, 10 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Georgetown, 33 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 116 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dover
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newark, 35 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Dover
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews, 54 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Smyrna, 8 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.9★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Easton, 38 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Milford, 18 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Middletown, 25 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
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 145 ranked home builders here; the rest are on their profiles.
20 more home builders within 40 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-1 Home Improvement | 3.4★ (5) | In Dover |
| All About Gutters - Dover | 4.9★ (16) | In Dover |
| Boyd's Custom Remodeling Inc | 4.6★ (18) | In Dover |
| Bright Side Roofing | 4.8★ (399) | In Dover |
| Builders Integrity, Inc. | 3.9★ (7) | In Dover |
| C & C Drywall Contractors North Inc | 4.8★ (10) | In Dover |
| Five Star Builders Inc | 4.3★ (6) | In Dover |
| Gede Insulation | 2.9★ (9) | In Dover |
| H&Y Contracting LLC | 5.0★ (36) | In Dover |
| Handyman Humphries | 4.4★ (30) | In Dover |
| Hot Shocks | 1.0★ (5) | In Dover |
| Ironshore Construction LLC | 4.9★ (57) | In Dover |
| LR Electrical LLC | 5.0★ (122) | In Dover |
| Master Crafters Inc. | 4.0★ (17) | In Dover |
| MRHunter Exteriors | 4.7★ (26) | In Dover |
| Next Level Contracting | 5.0★ (7) | In Dover |
| Panda Exteriors | 4.9★ (58) | In Dover |
| S G Williams of Dover Inc. | 4.8★ (32) | In Dover |
| Teal Construction Inc | 2.9★ (17) | In Dover |
| Towles Electric, Inc. | 4.4★ (59) | In Dover |
We scored 145 Dover home builders 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 |