Licensed & Insured · Dover, Delaware

Built right.
Finished beautifully.

S&M Construction LLC is a family-run remodeling company serving Dover and Kent County. From basement build-outs and custom showers to decks, trim, and additions — we treat every job like it’s our own home.

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Finished basement room with deep navy walls and LVP wood flooring by S&M Construction
Luxury master bathroom with marble shower and soaking tub
Recent Work
Basement · Dover
What We Build

Full-service remodeling, done right the first time.

From a single shower retile to a full basement build-out, we handle every trade in-house or through trusted local partners. One contractor, one point of contact, one job done well.

— 01

Basement Finishing

Framing, drywall, electrical, flooring, trim, and custom built-ins. We turn raw basements into rooms families actually want to use.

— 02

Custom Showers

Kerdi waterproofing, tile, glass, niches, benches, and body sprays. Built to last and finished to a standard you'll be proud of.

— 03

Bathroom Remodels

Full gut and renovation, vanities, plumbing, lighting, tile floors. We coordinate every trade so the schedule actually holds.

— 04

Flooring

LVP, hardwood, tile, and carpet. Stair landings, transitions, and baseboards finished clean and tight.

— 05

Decks & Exterior

Composite decks with PVC trim, aluminum railings, French and patio doors, fascia and rot repair.

— 06

Trim & Carpentry

Wainscoting, picture-frame molding, crown, baseboards, and door casings. Sharp lines, tight miters, no callbacks.

Featured Work

Basements that earn their square footage.

A finished basement should feel like part of the home, not an afterthought. Custom built-ins, real wood beams, arched openings, and thoughtful lighting turn 1,000 square feet of concrete into the favorite room in the house.

Custom Showers & Master Baths

Where the details show up.

Marble. Glass. Body sprays and rain heads. Tile work cut tight to the millimeter. These are the projects clients keep showing their friends — and the reason most of our work comes from referrals.

Luxury master bath with soaking tub, glass shower, marble walls, and LED rain head
Master Suite Renovation
Master bath shower enclosure with marble walls and LED ceiling rain head
LED Rain Shower
Inside walk-in shower with marble bench, hex tile floor, and body sprays
Walk-In with Bench
Wide bath view with marble shower and navy double vanity
Full Master Bath
Marble tile floor with navy vanity and walk-in shower
Marble Floor
Navy double vanity with quartz top and crystal pendant lighting
Double Vanity
Custom double vanity with marble backsplash and brushed nickel fixtures
Custom Cabinetry
Built-in soaking tub deck with grey marble surround
Tub Surround
Tub corner with grey marble tile and matching shower walls
Tile Detail
Walk-in shower with wood-look tile, LED accent lighting, and built-in niche
Wood-Look Shower
Outside the House

Decks, doors, and everything between.

Composite decking with PVC trim and clean transitions. French doors with built-in blinds. Aluminum railings to code. Exterior work that holds up to Delaware weather and still looks sharp ten years in.

Composite deck with white PVC trim attached to navy blue home
Composite Deck Build
Composite deck steps with white PVC risers and matching trim
Trim Detail
Black aluminum porch railing with double top rail
Aluminum Railing
Exterior French double doors with built-in blinds
French Doors
Trim & Carpentry

Tight miters. Sharp lines.

Wainscoting and picture-frame molding done the way it should be: laid out symmetrically, cut clean, caulked and painted to look like it was always part of the house.

Custom wainscoting and picture frame trim in entryway hallway
Hallway Wainscoting
Picture frame molding wainscoting in foyer entryway
Entryway Detail
Behind the Scenes

The work you don't see is the work that lasts.

Anyone can hang drywall and slap on tile. What separates a job that lasts from one that fails in two years is what happens before the finish goes on: proper framing, Rockwool insulation, Schluter-Kerdi waterproofing, and a mortar bed sloped exactly to spec.

Rockwool stone wool insulation between basement framing studs
Rockwool Insulation
Drywall installation in progress with framed wall niche
Drywall
Schluter Kerdi orange waterproofing membrane on shower pan
Waterproofing
Smooth troweled mortar bed shower pan ready for tile
Mortar Bed
Bathroom rough framing and rough plumbing in progress
Rough-In
Basement framing with vapor barrier and electrical panel
Basement Framing
How We Work

No surprises. No runaround.

Every project follows the same four steps so you always know exactly where we are and what comes next.

01

Walkthrough

We come out, look at the space, listen to what you want, and ask the right questions to scope the job correctly.

02

Estimate

A clear written estimate with the scope of work spelled out. No vague numbers, no hidden surprises later.

03

Build

We show up when we say we will. Site stays clean. You get updates as we go. Change orders are written, not verbal.

04

Final Walk

We walk the finished job with you, address every punch list item, and don't call it done until you do.

Where We Work

Serving Dover and all of Kent County, Delaware.

Licensed, insured, and based in Dover. We typically work within a 45-minute drive of the office. Free on-site estimates across the whole service area.

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