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The 9 best general contractors in Bear, DE

Ranked on public signals: website quality, contactability, and service fit. Updated October 2026. No paid placements, and no customer reviews are collected or shown; every business was found in public listings or added by its owner, and all are scored the same way.

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Bear is served by local service businesses indexed below. General contractors manage full home additions, renovations, and remodels, kitchens, baths, basements, and whole-house projects.

We indexed 9 general contractors serving Bear. Each firm is scored on a consistent set of data signals: website health, HTTPS security, mobile-friendliness, online contactability, and alignment with the general contractors niche. The ranking is fixed by data, not by who pays the most to appear at the top.

Of the 9 general contractors listed for Bear, 5 run a secure (HTTPS) website, 8 publish a phone number and 4 have their business name confirmed on their own website.

If you live in Bear, DE and need a general contractor, this page is a starting point, not an endorsement. Call two or three from the list, get written estimates, and compare. The numbers next to each business are a filter, not a decision.

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How we rank general contractors in Bear

Each business is scored on signals we can verify from public data: a live, secure (HTTPS) website, mobile-friendliness, a published phone number and website, and fit with the general contractors category. We do not collect or display customer reviews, and we do not accept payment for placement. Businesses can claim their listing to correct contact details, but the rank is fixed by the data. Owners can claim a listing for a Verified badge and a direct link; sponsors appear only in labeled blocks outside the numbered list. Neither changes rank.

Local conditions

Hiring general contractors in Bear: what the local data says

  • 5% of homes in Bear were built before 1970 and the median home dates to 1996. Remodels in older houses tend to uncover wiring, plumbing and framing surprises, so a written change-order process is worth agreeing on up front.
  • The median owner-occupied home in Bear is valued at $304,800, a useful yardstick when weighing what to spend on a major project.

Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year estimates for Bear, DE, via Census Reporter; Open-Meteo historical weather archive, 2015-2024 averages.

This market

General Contractors around Bear: what this page found

The longest-established is A.D Remodeling, Basements and Additions, 6 years in business by its own account.

Nearby directories for the same trade: Kirkwood (5 ranked), Brookside (3 ranked), Glasgow (6 ranked).

Common questions

General Contractors in Bear: quick answers

How are the general contractors in Bear ranked?

Each listing is scored on public signals we can check ourselves: whether the website is live and secure (HTTPS), whether it works on a phone, whether a phone number and website are published, and how closely the business matches the general contractors category. We do not collect customer reviews, so no star ratings or review counts appear here, and no business pays for placement.

How do I pick the best general contractor in Bear?

Use this list to shortlist two or three general contractors, then read their Google reviews yourself, confirm license and insurance, and get written estimates before committing. The score here is a filter, not a verdict.

How do I verify a general contractor's license in Delaware?

Licensing in Delaware runs through the Delaware Department of Labor, which registers contractors, and the Division of Professional Regulation, which licenses plumbers, electricians and HVAC technicians. Before hiring anyone in Bear, check a general contractor in the Department of Labor contractor registry (contractorregistry.delaware.gov), and a plumber, electrician or HVAC technician in the DELPROS license portal (delpros.delaware.gov). Contractors also carry a Delaware business license. Also confirm current liability insurance, and get the license number in writing on the estimate.

Which general contractors serve Bear?

This page lists A.D Remodeling, Basements and Additions, Breslin Contracting Inc., Aztec Home Improvements, DBS Construction LLC, Anchor Associates Inc, Anderson Construction Company, Bear Remodeling, Inc., First Class Contracting and DeWitt Concrete & Masonry, Inc., in ranked order. 8 of the 9 publish a phone number, so you can call those directly; the rest are easiest to reach through their websites.

What to look for when hiring a general contractor in Bear

  • Ask for the Delaware contractor registration. In Delaware, general contractors need it from the Delaware Department of Labor. Verify it at the official Delaware license lookup before signing. Delaware rules require a written contract with the price and an approximate completion date, with every term filled in before you are asked to sign.
  • Written estimates. Any general contractor who won't put the scope in writing is a red flag.
  • Review quality, not just volume. Read the 3-star reviews, they're usually the most honest.
  • Local references. A general contractor who's done work in Bear will understand local housing stock better than a regional chain.

Popular general contractors neighborhoods in Bear

The general contractors on this page serve all of Bear and surrounding areas. Response times and service radius vary, call ahead for estimates.

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