86/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best General Contractors in Athens, TX (2026)
35 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Athens: Southern Tradesmen, CR Score 86/100; 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 21
Most-reviewed: Parks Home Construction, 60 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 35 ranked; ranked #21.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
35 Athens general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 16 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 35 rated businesses.
Top 10 general contractors in Athens at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southern Tradesmen | 86 | 5.0★ (9) | Gun Barrel City, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | PB Construction and Handyman services | 84 | 4.9★ (10) | Athens | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Dirt n Rock Guy | 84 | 4.9★ (49) | Athens | — | — |
| 4 | T&H Home Services | 83 | 5.0★ (4) | Athens | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Bluewater Marine Retaining Walls- Cedar Creek Lake | 83 | 5.0★ (18) | Gun Barrel City, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Boyce Landscaping | 82 | 5.0★ (3) | Athens | — | — |
| 7 | Superior Retaining Wall & Boat House Co. LLC | 81 | 4.6★ (9) | Athens | Sat | — |
| 8 | American ICF | 81 | 4.7★ (3) | Athens | — | — |
| 9 | Ian's Construction | 80 | 4.7★ (7) | Gun Barrel City, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Cedar Creek Marine | 80 | 4.9★ (56) | Gun Barrel City, 17 mi away | — | — |
The 35 best general contractors in Athens, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Athens
84/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 10 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 206 Freeman Dr, Athens, TX 75751
Based in Athens
84/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 49 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 4380 FM2709, Athens, TX 75752
Based in Athens
83/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun 12 PM–6 PM
Based in Gun Barrel City, 19 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
Based in Athens
82/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
Based in Athens
81/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
#8 American ICF
Based in Athens
81/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews
- Address
- 6159 Crestview Dr, Athens, TX 75752
Based in Gun Barrel City, 15 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.7★ from 7 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
- Address
- 7985 Double Bridge Rd, Mabank, TX 75156
Based in Gun Barrel City, 17 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 321 Gun Barrel Ln, Gun Barrel City, TX 75156
#11 Lone Star Paving
Based in Gun Barrel City, 9 mi away
79/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 3.7★ from 29 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 6039 Co Rd 1411, Log Cabin, TX 75148
Based in Athens
79/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Metal construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.1★ from 29 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 900 NE Loop 7, Athens, TX 75752
Based in Athens
79/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Steel construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 3.9★ from 47 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1209 W Corsicana St, Athens, TX 75751
Based in Gun Barrel City, 13 mi away
79/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 4.8★ from 8 Google reviews
- Address
- 385 van zandt, VZ County Rd 2918, Eustace, TX 75124
Based in Athens
79/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 2.0★ from 8 Google reviews
- Address
- 6981 Co Rd 3700, Athens, TX 75752
Based in Athens
79/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 4123 Oakridge Estates Rd, Athens, TX 75751
Based in Gladewater, 20 mi away
78/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 6:30 AM–7 PM · Sat 6:30 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
Based in Athens
78/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 3.8★ from 21 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 11101 State Hwy 31 W, Malakoff, TX 75148
#19 idwelling.com
Based in Athens
77/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 2952 Ranch Rd, Athens, TX 75751
Based in Gun Barrel City, 17 mi away
77/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Gun Barrel City, 23 mi away
77/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 60 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (60).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.6★ from 60 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 15821 US-175, Kemp, TX 75143
Based in University Park, 8 mi away
77/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
Based in Gun Barrel City, 19 mi away
77/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 223 Legendary Ln Suite A, Gun Barrel City, TX 75156
Based in Gun Barrel City, 19 mi away
76/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 1805 W Main St, Gun Barrel City, TX 75156
Based in Palestine, 16 mi away
76/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
All 35 general contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #35, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Revamp Champs, LLC | 75 | 5.0★ (10) | 24 mi |
| 27 | Kingdom Land and Construction | 74 | 5.0★ (3) | In Athens |
| 28 | Akin Construction and Remodeling | 74 | 5.0★ (16) | 22 mi |
| 29 | Firehouse Construction | 73 | 4.5★ (10) | 18 mi |
| 30 | Morgan construction | 73 | 5.0★ (4) | In Athens |
| 31 | Coating Experts & Consultants | 72 | 5.0★ (11) | 23 mi |
| 32 | Litchfield Retaining Walls Inc | 72 | 4.2★ (5) | 11 mi |
| 33 | Lander Marine Construction | 70 | 4.0★ (8) | 16 mi |
| 34 | Stepp's Construction | 70 | 3.7★ (3) | 11 mi |
| 35 | Hartin Construction | 69 | 5.0★ (3) | 17 mi |
Also serving Athens
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Athens Best Roofing & Construction | 5.0★ (4) | In Athens |
| Brilliant Home Works | 5.0★ (4) | In Athens |
| Custom Home Builders | 5.0★ (2) | In Athens |
| East Texas Excavation | 5.0★ (19) | In Athens |
| Hernandez Boyz Concrete | 5.0★ (3) | In Athens |
| Hernandez Concrete Construction | 3.7★ (3) | In Athens |
| Indigo River Tiny Homes | 4.8★ (49) | In Athens |
| JWG Land Development | 3.0★ (2) | In Athens |
| K&W Construction | 4.7★ (3) | In Athens |
| LC Concrete Construction, LLC | 4.0★ (4) | In Athens |
| Lone Star Door and Construction Services | 3.0★ (2) | In Athens |
| Pure Force Contracting LLC | 5.0★ (11) | In Athens |
| Purselley Cabinets & Construction Co | 2.3★ (9) | In Athens |
| Red Hill Construction | 5.0★ (73) | In Athens |
| Rhodes Construction | 4.6★ (16) | In Athens |
| Silver Line Roofing & Construction LLC | 5.0★ (24) | In Athens |
| Soldiers of Christ Construction | 5.0★ (7) | In Athens |
| Tejas Ranch & Game Fence | 5.0★ (46) | In Athens |
| Tidmore Building, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Athens |
| Winn's Land Clearing, LLC | 5.0★ (15) | In Athens |
How much do general contractors cost in Athens?
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Texas with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | $13,720 | $25,380 | $39,140 | Per project: typical range of customer-reported remodels (about $75 to $250 per sq ft). US national range × 0.94 West South Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
| Bathroom remodel | $5,850 | $10,690 | $15,540 | Per bathroom: typical range of customer-reported remodels. US national range × 0.88 West South Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
How we ranked Athens general contractors
We scored 35 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 |
General contractors in Athens: frequently asked questions
Who is the best general contractor in Athens?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked general contractor in Athens, TX is Southern Tradesmen with a CR Score of 86/100. It has 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. PB Construction and Handyman services (#2) and Dirt n Rock Guy (#3) follow. We ranked 35 general contractors on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many general contractors are there in Athens?
ContractorsRanked ranks 35 general contractors serving Athens, TX. 14 of them are based in Athens; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which general contractors in Athens are open 24/7?
1 ranked general contractor in Athens posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Southern Tradesmen (#1). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which general contractors in Athens work on weekends?
16 of 35 ranked general contractors post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Southern Tradesmen (#1), PB Construction and Handyman services (#2) and T&H Home Services (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does kitchen remodel cost in Athens?
Kitchen remodel typically costs $13,720 to $39,140, with $25,380 typical (Per project: typical range of customer-reported remodels (about $75 to $250 per sq ft). US national range × 0.94 West South Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)). The range is adjusted for Texas. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Athens general contractors have?
The median Google rating among 35 rated general contractors in Athens is 4.9★, with a median of 9 reviews. Parks Home Construction has the most, 60 reviews, and ranks #21. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does ContractorsRanked rank general contractors?
Each general contractor gets a 0–100 CR Score from 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do general contractors outside Athens count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Athens city center, our service radius for general contractors. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.
Update log for Athens
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 35 general contractors serving Athens.
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