292 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Amherst: All Access Builders LLC, CR Score 65/100; 4.9★ from 134 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Stephens Plumbing & Heating, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 292.
Most-reviewed: Niagara Landscaping Lawn Care and Cleaning (NLLC), 157 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 292 ranked; ranked #4.
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292 Amherst general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 30 are open 24/7, 111 open Saturdays and 52 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 292 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | All Access Builders LLC | 65 | 4.9★ (134) | Buffalo, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | CCS - Cams Cleaning Service Inc | 64 | 5.0★ (90) | North Tonawanda, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Stephens Plumbing & Heating | 63 | 4.5★ (53) | Amherst | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Niagara Landscaping Lawn Care and Cleaning (NLLC) | 63 | 4.7★ (157) | Niagara Falls, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 5 | Clear Water Pools and Construction Services | 63 | 5.0★ (54) | Tonawanda, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Cicatello Home Improvement | 61 | 4.7★ (31) | Tonawanda, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Gravelle's General Contracting | 61 | 5.0★ (71) | Niagara Falls, 6 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | 3 G Construction Inc. of WNY | 60 | 4.9★ (52) | Fort Erie, 6 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Critter Control of Buffalo | 60 | 4.9★ (79) | Grand Island, 4 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 10 | Smithers Construction | 60 | 4.6★ (11) | Amherst | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 134 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Tonawanda, 3 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 90 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Amherst
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Niagara Falls, 16 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 157 Google reviews, the most in Amherst.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tonawanda, 3 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tonawanda, 5 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Niagara Falls, 6 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Erie, 6 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grand Island, 4 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Amherst
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cheektowaga, 7 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Buffalo, 7 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 124 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cheektowaga, 8 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Williamsville, 2 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grand Island, 9 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tennis court construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grand Island, 3 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Buffalo, 3 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kenmore, 4 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grand Island, 2 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cheektowaga, 6 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cheektowaga, 6 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in East Aurora, 19 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Buffalo, 8 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Buffalo, 6 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cheektowaga, 4 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for New York with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | $16,000 | $29,600 | $45,640 | Per project: typical range of customer-reported remodels (about $75 to $250 per sq ft). US national range × 1.10 Middle Atlantic factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
| Bathroom remodel | $7,670 | $14,020 | $20,380 | Per bathroom: typical range of customer-reported remodels. US national range × 1.15 Middle Atlantic factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 292 Amherst general contractors on ten factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Amherst data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |