July 2026 edition
The Delaware contractor market report
10,079 active licensed contractors across 16 trades, counted directly from the Delaware Division of Professional Regulation (DPR) + Division of Revenue, led by general contractors at 12,610. Last data refresh: 2026-07-10.
Licenses by trade
| Trade | Active licenses | Map |
|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | 12,610 | → |
| Electricians | 1,841 | → |
| HVAC Contractors | 1,228 | → |
| Plumbers | 928 | → |
| Painters | 521 | → |
| Landscape Contractors | 316 | → |
| Flooring Contractors | 283 | → |
| Concrete Contractors | 246 | → |
| Roofing Contractors | 205 | → |
| Masons | 180 | → |
| Carpenters | 169 | → |
| Drywall Contractors | 167 | → |
| Pool Contractors | 96 | → |
| Tile Contractors | 93 | → |
| Excavating Contractors | 78 | → |
| Solar Contractors | 35 | → |
Where the contractors are
| City | Active licenses |
|---|---|
| Wilmington | 1,483 |
| Newark | 909 |
| Dover | 562 |
| Millsboro | 484 |
| New Castle | 465 |
| Georgetown | 450 |
| Lewes | 382 |
| Middletown | 366 |
| Seaford | 357 |
| Bear | 308 |
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Get the Delaware contractor list →Common questions about the Delaware contractor market
How many licensed contractors are in Delaware?
10,079 active licensed contractors are registered in Delaware across 16 trades, counted directly from the Delaware Division of Professional Regulation (DPR) + Division of Revenue as of 2026-07-10.
Which trade has the most licensed contractors in Delaware?
General Contractors lead Delaware with 12,610 active licenses, the largest of the 16 trades covered here.
Which Delaware cities have the most licensed contractors?
Wilmington, Newark, Dover lead Delaware by licensed-contractor count. ContractorRoster covers every city and ZIP in the state, not just the major metros.
How current is this Delaware market data?
The Delaware numbers were last refreshed 2026-07-10, sourced direct from the Delaware Division of Professional Regulation (DPR) + Division of Revenue. Expired and lapsed licenses are filtered out, so every count reflects active licenses only.