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Top-Rated Custom home builders in Delmar - Updated Nov 2026

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Elite Homes, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Delmar, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Elite home is an excellent company that strives to fully satisfy. They are highly professional, and more importantly, trustworthy company. This company truly listened to my desires and made sure to explain all possible options and limitations that lies ahead. They have a trustworthy, courteous and hardworking group of crafts man. The results was everything and more than I was hoping for. I am very happy and pleased with the outcome of my front door and overhang. I will be working with this company again in the near future to complete my basement. Thank you! Romona B"
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+5

Response time1 day
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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B V Teagarden & Son Construction LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Delmar, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

B.V. Teagarden & Son Construction is a family-owned business, fully licensed and insured. For over 38 years, we have provided our clients with successful home improvements and construction services.\nB V Teagarden & Son Construction is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. When it comes to choosing a Residential Architecture and Interior Design Services Firm to build or transform your home, quality and trust should never be compromised.​\n\nB V Teagarden & Son Construction, working with professionals, is an absolute must. With experience and a real focus on customer satisfaction, create realistic expectations that meet budget requirements.​\n\nYou can rely on B.V. Teagarden & Son Construction. We handle new home construction, as well as complete renovation to minor repairs, in all types of home renovations, additions, windows, siding, custom decks, kitchen, and bathroom design, and more.​\n\n\n

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+44

Response time6 hrs
Response rate87%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Choice Home Warranty
4.0(
5,680
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Serving Delmar, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Loay Jabbar provided the information I needed quickly and clearly. I immediately signed up for full coverages for our two homes because of the discounts offered and because of the quality of service that Loay is saying and promising Choice Home Warranty provides to its customers. I have bad experiences with other home warranty companies so I am hoping I found the best company that would deliver the best service."
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Arius Builders and Engineers LLC
5.0(
6
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Serving Delmar, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Provided complete construction drawings on time, which were approved by county without any need for revisions. Sepehr and Saed were very responsive and were quick to perform a site visit and start the work. Highly recommend due to professionalism and expertise."
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+25

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Dream View Exteriors
3.9(
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Serving Delmar, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Quality product; Great Service; Great price. Its is said you can only ever have two of these qualities...not here! OUTSTANDING customer service! EXTREMELY talented carpenters! Friendly and helpful sales and service staff! They made the whole experience most enjoyable. We will be having them back on our next project! They
were very competatively priced and delivered an HGTV Magazine-quality deck for my family! No complaits whatsoever. Their care for the customer shows in the work they do, and the products they use! Definitely "The People's Choice"! I give 10 out of 5 stars! We truely feel blessed to have found a contractor we can trust.
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Recommended by67%of homeowners
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Sullivan Home Interior Products Co. Inc.
5.0(
4
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Serving Delmar, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Excellent. John with Sullivan Home Interior Products was a breath of fresh air from previous experiences.He came in prepared and arrived punctually and completed all the work in the estimated time he had given me. The work area was as clean if not cleaner than when he arrived. I am so glad to find a company local that can provide these services. I will definitely be using him again and telling all my friends, family and neighbors"
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Oc Elite Construction Services LLC
4.2(
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Serving Delmar, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"We had numerous seam repairs in our ceilings and then I wanted all the ceilings painted.
 The workman was meticulous about keeping everything as clean and dust free as possible.
All areas were shrouded in plastic sheeting and all floors were protected.
He arrived on time, and worked longer each day than I expected. 
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Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Custom Home Builders FAQs, answered by experts

The term “cottage” is subjective, so there’s no rigid definition, but it generally refers to a small home with simple and purposeful architecture that embraces nature and focuses on charm over everything else. Cottages are typically 1 or 1 1/2-stories tall, usually with gabled roofs, and are built out of natural materials that help make the structure a part of the surrounding nature rather than something that stands out from it. A big part of what makes a cottage a cottage is the decor, which includes natural materials from the nearby area.

Above all, the downside to building a new house is a longer timeline. You need several months to finish the build, depending on the supply chain and labor availability in the meantime. Building a home compared to buying one is also more expensive, both in the building process and when it comes to mortgage rates and property taxes.

Buying a house is easier than building one from scratch. Buying an existing home is almost always faster, even if you need to make renovations once you move in. When you hire the right team to build a home, they will simplify the design and build phases so that there is little guesswork throughout the process, but building new construction will almost always take longer than buying an existing home.

No, a structural engineer is not the same as a builder. A structural engineer is an expert in all things related to the structural integrity of a building. The structural engineer is responsible for calculating the correct materials in terms of load-bearing capacity and overall structural safety. Structural engineers do not perform the actual building of the house or other structures. Rather, the builder executes the plans and designs specified by the structural engineer.

Ranch and colonial-style homes are often the most affordable to build. They have a common layout with available designs that are easy to adjust in simple ways without having to spend too much on a structural engineer or architect. Both types of homes' symmetry, simple roofs, and often one or two-story plans mean they often fall in the $150 to $200 square-foot range, putting them right around average.

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