20 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Barre: Village Homes, CR Score 89/100; 4.5★ from 87 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Pro Heat, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 20.
Most-reviewed: TS Renovations, 44 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 20 ranked after Village Homes; ranked #10.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
20 Barre general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 20 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Village Homes | 89 | 4.5★ (87) | Montpelier, 4 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Pro Heat | 83 | 4.3★ (6) | Montpelier, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Aurelius Property Management | 80 | 5.0★ (18) | Morristown, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Connor Contracting Inc | 80 | 4.2★ (5) | Montpelier, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Techno Metal Post | 80 | 4.8★ (30) | Montpelier, 5 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 6 | Mountain Shop Construction | 79 | 4.3★ (6) | Montpelier, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Over The Top Contracting | 77 | 5.0★ (4) | Burlington, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | TimberHomes Vermont | 77 | 5.0★ (20) | Montpelier, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Clar Construction | 77 | 4.4★ (31) | Montpelier, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | TS Renovations | 77 | 5.0★ (44) | Colchester, 21 mi away | — | Most reviews |
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: 4.5★ from 87 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (87).
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Montpelier, 4 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morristown, 20 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Montpelier, 4 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Montpelier, 5 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Montpelier, 5 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Burlington, 14 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Montpelier, 7 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Montpelier, 5 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Colchester, 21 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Barre
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Montpelier, 4 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 1.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morristown, 21 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Montpelier, 8 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morristown, 23 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Montpelier, 6 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morristown, 21 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morristown, 22 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burlington, 23 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morristown, 23 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Construction LLC | 4.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| C.h.a.s.e best builders | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Cornerstone Construction, Inc. | 1.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| CRT Chimney Inspection & Chimney Repair Services, VT | 4.5★ (2) | 6 mi |
| dolan builders | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| H.P. Cummings Construction Company | In Barre | |
| JMerrill Construction | 1.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Koenemann Remodeling | 3.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Messier House Moving & Construction, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| Montpelier Construction | In Barre | |
| Montpelier Construction LLC | 5 mi | |
| Morristown Highway Department | 4.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Next Day Metal Buildings | 5.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| RT Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Shaw's Renovation and Repair | 1.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Sterling Staircase & Handrail Co. | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Stone Petal | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| The Kilted Carpenter | 5 mi | |
| Tri State Basement Systems | In Barre | |
| Vallhalla Builders burlington vermont | 1.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Vermont with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | $14,840 | $27,440 | $42,320 | Per project: typical range of customer-reported remodels (about $75 to $250 per sq ft). US national range × 1.02 New England factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
| Bathroom remodel | $7,010 | $12,810 | $18,620 | Per bathroom: typical range of customer-reported remodels. US national range × 1.05 New England factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
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Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
We scored 20 Barre 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 Barre 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 |