Minutes away
Being based in town means faster assessments, faster responses on urgent roofing, and an owner who can stop by without it being a whole expedition.

New Castle County / Since 2006
Delpa Builders works out of 10 King Ave. New Castle is not a service area on a map — it is the street the trucks leave from.
Working in New Castle
Delpa Builders has operated from New Castle since 2006. For homeowners here that means short response times, a contractor who knows the local inspectors and suppliers, and an owner who is a few minutes away rather than a few counties.
It also means most of the referral network is local. A good share of Delpa's work comes from neighbours who watched a project run next door and asked for the number.
The housing stock
New Castle spans an unusually wide range for one town — colonial-era houses in and around the historic district, mid-century neighbourhoods, and newer development toward the edges.
Older properties here reward a contractor who reads what is already there: original framing that is not plumb, additions from three different decades, and finishes worth preserving rather than ripping out. Newer houses tend to need the opposite service — updating builder-grade kitchens and baths, and replacing exteriors that have reached the end of their service life.
Being based in town means faster assessments, faster responses on urgent roofing, and an owner who can stop by without it being a whole expedition.
Colonial and pre-war properties get an approach that respects the original structure and solves what is actually there rather than fighting it.
Kitchen, roof, addition and everything connecting them run under one contract instead of five you have to coordinate.
Completed work
ExteriorBrick exterior work with a refreshed bay window and entrance.
KitchenA slate blue island under brass pendants with veined stone.
BathCustom vanity and blue tile in a light-filled bathroom.
In their words
See all reviews“Delpa Builders is doing a major renovation to our master bedroom, dressing room, closet and bathroom. We could not be happier with their work.”
Betty Sweeny / Google review
Local questions
Delpa Builders LLC is at 10 King Ave, New Castle, DE 19720. The office keeps regular hours Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, and the direct line is (302) 731-7302.
Yes. Older housing stock is a large part of the work here — original framing that is not square, layered additions and finishes worth keeping. The approach is to read what is there before deciding what to change.
Faster than almost anywhere else in the service area, since the office is in town. Call (302) 731-7302 and the consultation can usually be scheduled quickly. It is free and carries no obligation.
Yes — call (302) 731-7302 directly for storm damage or an active leak rather than using the contact form.
Nearby
Delpa Builders works from 10 King Ave in New Castle, Delaware — about as central to New Castle County as an address gets. Projects run throughout New Castle County, southern Chester County, Pennsylvania, and northern Maryland.