Best General Contractors in America — 2026 Rankings
We ranked 5161 general contractors across 50 cities based on credentials, reviews, press, and portfolio quality.
Top 10 General Contractors in America
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#1 — Numan’s List Score: 61/100
Atlanta, GA — Numan’s List — General Contracting in Atlanta, GA
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#2 — Northstar Installations,LLC. Score: 61/100
Southfield, MI — Northstar Installations,LLC. — General Contracting in Southfield, MI
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#3 — Tallerico Score: 61/100
Salt Lake City, UT — Tallerico — General Contracting in Salt Lake City, UT
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#4 — Martell services Score: 61/100
Miami, FL — Martell services — General Contracting in Miami, FL
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#5 — Guzman’s R&R Score: 61/100
Austin, TX — Guzman’s R&R — General Contracting in Austin, TX
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#6 — Speed Plumbing Solutions Score: 61/100
Chicago, IL — Speed Plumbing Solutions — General Contracting in Chicago, IL
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#7 — Rick Lovvo Electric Score: 61/100
Brentwood, TN — Rick Lovvo Electric — General Contracting in Brentwood, TN
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#8 — Rezai Plumbing Score: 61/100
Sugar Land, TX — Rezai Plumbing — General Contracting in Sugar Land, TX
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#9 — Bertie Griffith Score: 61/100
Brooklyn, NY — Bertie Griffith — General Contracting in Brooklyn, NY
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#10 — Four Bros Services LLC Score: 61/100
Olmsted Falls, OH — Four Bros Services Llc
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How We Rank General Contractors
Our Guide Score (0–100) combines Google reviews (25%), professional credentials like CGR/CGB/LEED certification (20%), press recognition (15%), review volume (15%), web and portfolio presence (10%), years of experience (10%), and profile completeness (5%). Read our full methodology →
Rankings by City
Browse by service type
- Commercial Buildout — Tenant improvements, office buildouts, and commercial space construction.
- Concrete & Foundation — Foundation repair, concrete slabs, footings, and flatwork.
- Demolition — Selective and full demolition services for residential and commercial structures.
- Framing — Wood and steel framing for new construction and remodels.
- Green Building — Sustainable construction, energy-efficient building, and LEED-certified projects.
- Historic Restoration — Restoration and preservation of historic buildings and landmark structures.
- Home Addition — Room additions, second-story additions, and home expansions.
- New Construction — Ground-up residential and commercial building projects from foundation to finish.
- Permit Management — Building permit acquisition, code compliance, and municipal coordination.
- Renovation — Whole-home and partial renovations including kitchen and bath remodels.
- Roofing — Roof replacement, repair, and new roof installation for all building types.
- Structural Work — Load-bearing wall modifications, beam installation, and structural reinforcement.
Frequently asked questions
- Who are the best general contractors in America?
- Contractor Ranked indexes 5161 general contractors across 50 cities using our Guide Score algorithm. The top-ranked contractors are listed on our homepage and city pages, scored on Google reviews, professional credentials, press recognition, portfolio quality, and experience.
- How are general contractors ranked on Contractor Ranked?
- Our Guide Score (0–100) is computed algorithmically from publicly available data. It weighs Google reviews (25%), professional credentials like CGR/CGB/LEED (20%), press recognition (15%), review volume (15%), web presence (10%), years of experience (10%), and profile completeness (5%). There is no paid placement.
- What certifications improve a contractor's ranking?
- CGR (Certified Graduate Remodeler), CGB (Certified Green Professional), LEED certification, OSHA-30, and EPA Lead-Safe certification each contribute to a contractor's Guide Score. State licensure is also tracked. These credentials demonstrate verified professional standards.
- How often are rankings updated?
- Core fields (address, phone, website, portfolio link) are re-verified on a rolling monthly cadence. Press mentions and awards are audited quarterly. Guide Scores recalculate with every data update. Every page renders its own last-verified date.