108 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Athens: Durham Service Company, CR Score 96/100; 4.9★ from 274 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Heath Davis Construction Services, Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 108.
Most-reviewed: Sun Solutions LLC, 108 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 108 ranked after Durham Service Company; ranked #31.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
108 Athens general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 10 are open 24/7, 41 open Saturdays and 10 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 108 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Durham Service Company | 96 | 4.9★ (274) | Athens | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Heath Davis Construction Services, Inc. | 88 | 4.1★ (39) | Athens | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | dj remodeling llc / home improvements | 87 | 5.0★ (28) | Athens | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | BDS Construction & Remodeling | 86 | 5.0★ (5) | Athens | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Shelton’s Railroad Construction | 85 | 4.5★ (4) | Athens | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Strongates Builders | 84 | 5.0★ (38) | Athens | Sat | — |
| 7 | CWS Contracting LLC | 84 | 4.8★ (22) | Hartselle, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Cotton Row Construction LLC | 84 | 5.0★ (30) | Athens | Sat | — |
| 9 | Hollis Kennedy House Movers | 84 | 4.5★ (10) | Athens | — | — |
| 10 | Bethlehem Homes LLC | 83 | 5.0★ (19) | Athens | Sat | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 274 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (274).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athens
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.1★ from 39 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athens
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athens
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athens
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athens
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hartselle, 22 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athens
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athens
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Athens
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athens
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athens
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Moores Mill, 24 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athens
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athens
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athens
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athens
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 16 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athens
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Athens
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athens
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Athens
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Huntsville, 19 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 88 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 15 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Decatur, 15 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 108 ranked general contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
20 more general contractors within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| B.A. Roofing & Construction LLC | 5.0★ (66) | In Athens |
| Britnell's Contracting | 5.0★ (29) | In Athens |
| Carlisle Contracting | 4.9★ (101) | In Athens |
| Don Thomas Construction & Septic Service | 4.9★ (145) | In Athens |
| FerCo Construction | 4.9★ (88) | In Athens |
| Garcia’s Professional Painting | 5.0★ (206) | In Athens |
| Handy Man Hunter LLC | 4.6★ (58) | In Athens |
| Hopper Roofing | 5.0★ (356) | In Athens |
| J. Henry Plumbing, LLC | 4.8★ (220) | In Athens |
| Lawn Cosmetics & Tree Service | 4.9★ (42) | In Athens |
| Masterpiece Decks and Fences | 4.5★ (34) | In Athens |
| Morris plumbing | 4.8★ (154) | In Athens |
| Mr. Hernandez Crawlspace crawlspace repair &waterproofing | 5.0★ (33) | In Athens |
| Pay Attention Flooring and Renovation | 4.9★ (76) | In Athens |
| Ridgeline Construction Roofing & Exteriors | 4.8★ (273) | In Athens |
| Roof Tech Solutions, LLC | 4.9★ (133) | In Athens |
| Smith Service | 5.0★ (36) | In Athens |
| Stain Plumbing and Construction LLC | 4.9★ (28) | In Athens |
| Total Outdoor Lawn Care and Landscaping LLC | 5.0★ (51) | In Athens |
| Valley Crawlspace | 5.0★ (92) | In Athens |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Alabama with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | $13,860 | $25,640 | $39,530 | Per project: typical range of customer-reported remodels (about $75 to $250 per sq ft). US national range × 0.95 East South Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
| Bathroom remodel | $5,960 | $10,880 | $15,820 | Per bathroom: typical range of customer-reported remodels. US national range × 0.90 East South Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
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Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
We scored 108 Athens general contractors on 8 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. Unknown factors are left out of the score, 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 Athens data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |