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Best General Contractors in Bartow, FL (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Bartow: Before You Dig LLC, CR Score 89/100; 5.0★ from 238 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): True Builders Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 239.

  3. 6

    Most-reviewed: Purity H2O water conditioning, 336 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 239 ranked; ranked #6.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

239 Bartow general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 26 are open 24/7, 77 open Saturdays and 42 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 239 rated businesses.

Top 10 general contractors in Bartow at a glance

Top 10 general contractors in Bartow at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Before You Dig LLC895.0★ (238)Lakeland, 13 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2True Builders Inc.885.0★ (46)Lakeland, 12 mi away24/7Emergencies
3EcoBuild Professional/EcoPro Restoration (EPR911)884.6★ (36)Saint Pete Beach, 4 mi away24/7—
4Pop's Preservation LLC CBC126755885.0★ (39)Lakeland, 12 mi away24/7—
5Long’s Land Management875.0★ (39)Plant City, 10 mi away24/7—
6Purity H2O water conditioning864.8★ (336)Lakeland Highlands, 7 mi awaySatMost reviews
7Built Fresh Florida, LLC865.0★ (19)Inwood, 12 mi away24/7—
8AP Remodeling and Renovation LLC855.0★ (41)Medulla, 9 mi awaySat · Sun—
9Advanced Screening Solutions, LLC855.0★ (279)Inwood, 16 mi awaySat—
10Empire All Soffit and Fascia854.8★ (18)BartowSat · Sun · Evenings—

The 239 best general contractors in Bartow, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 in Bartow

    #1 Before You Dig LLC

    Based in Lakeland, 13 mi away

    89/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 238 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 238 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    1221 Edgewater Dr, Lakeland, FL 33805
    View profile for Before You Dig LLC(863) 267-4852

  15. #15 A1 Earthworks LLC

    Based in Lakeland, 13 mi away

    84/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.

    • 4.8★ from 61 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–6 PM
    Address
    1344 Edgewater Beach Dr, Lakeland, FL 33805
    View profile for A1 Earthworks LLC(863) 532-7848

  20. #20 L & J Home Renovations

    Based in Lakeland, 7 mi away

    83/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 69 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    934 Micanopy Dr, Lakeland, FL 33813
    View profile for L & J Home Renovations(863) 340-8022

General contractors ranked #26 to #50

#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 239 ranked general contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

general contractors in Bartow, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Hydro Scout Central Florida824.5★ (37)11 mi
27SBR Construction LLC825.0★ (12)22 mi
28Flanigan’s Contracting LLC825.0★ (5)15 mi
29Byrds Mobile Home Services815.0★ (25)16 mi
30Florida Design and Construction Services815.0★ (34)9 mi
31Stucco & Home Renovations LLC.814.7★ (24)22 mi
32Market Ready LLC815.0★ (43)10 mi
33True Aluminum815.0★ (165)11 mi
34Graham Aluminum & Home Improvement813.9★ (115)11 mi
35Florida Catastrophe Corporation (FLA-CAT)802.3★ (3)10 mi
36Homefront Solutions LLC805.0★ (3)16 mi
37GCS Remodel804.9★ (190)14 mi
38TRASH PANDA805.0★ (13)16 mi
39Rodda Construction804.6★ (10)9 mi
40Timothe Painting805.0★ (9)15 mi
41All American Installers794.4★ (16)15 mi
42Heavy Lifting Helper795.0★ (14)20 mi
43Trevethan Construction Group LLC795.0★ (35)17 mi
44WS general enterprises,LLC795.0★ (42)14 mi
45Toro General Contractor LLC795.0★ (18)23 mi
46LTC Home Improvement795.0★ (19)16 mi
47Robert Spicher Pump Service, Inc.794.7★ (3)15 mi
48lmv construction services795.0★ (20)13 mi
49A.R. Site Solutions795.0★ (4)11 mi
50Condotte American Inc794.3★ (3)In Bartow

Also serving Bartow

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.

Unranked general contractors serving Bartow
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
ARISE CONSTRUCTION LLC5.0★ (1)In Bartow
Bartow Roofing Experts5.0★ (6)In Bartow
Blair Construction and Cabinets4.8★ (31)In Bartow
C Wilson Construction Inc4.5★ (2)In Bartow
Cinta Construction5.0★ (2)In Bartow
Driesler Construction LLC5.0★ (31)In Bartow
Evolve Contracting, Inc.4.7★ (186)In Bartow
Flores Drywall5.0★ (6)In Bartow
Global Green Footprint5.0★ (4)In Bartow
JA Brothers Construction5.0★ (44)In Bartow
JMI Construction & Design4.0★ (24)In Bartow
JMR Trusted Drywall LLC5.0★ (4)In Bartow
KB Home Hancock Crossings3.1★ (7)In Bartow
Kimbler Flooring & Contracting4.2★ (5)In Bartow
Osofla Fencing and Landscaping4.5★ (4)In Bartow
Plibrico Company, LLC4.6★ (8)In Bartow
S & S Contracting of Polk County Inc5.0★ (1)In Bartow
Signature Roofing & Construction, Inc3.6★ (31)In Bartow
The Grove at Stuart Crossing by Meritage Homes4.4★ (9)In Bartow
United Fabrications & Maintenance4.0★ (2)In Bartow

How much do general contractors cost in Bartow?

Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Florida with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.

How much do general contractors cost in Bartow?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Kitchen remodel$14,650$27,090$41,780Per project: typical range of customer-reported remodels (about $75 to $250 per sq ft). US national range × 1.00 South Atlantic factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)October 2026
Bathroom remodel$6,520$11,910$17,300Per bathroom: typical range of customer-reported remodels. US national range × 0.98 South Atlantic factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)October 2026

How to check a general contractor's license in Florida

In Florida, Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (DBPR) licenses Certified or registered general, building and residential contractors (CGC, CBC, CRC).

  1. Search the business name or license number on the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (DBPR) license lookup.
  2. Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
  3. Ask for proof of insurance before work starts.

No chip usually means we have not matched a state record yet. Check the lookup yourself before you hire.

Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses

How we ranked Bartow general contractors

We scored 239 Bartow 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Bartow data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

General contractors in Bartow: frequently asked questions

Who is the best general contractor in Bartow?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked general contractor in Bartow, FL is Before You Dig LLC with a CR Score of 89/100. It has 5.0★ from 238 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. True Builders Inc. (#2) and EcoBuild Professional/EcoPro Restoration (EPR911) (#3) follow. We ranked 239 general contractors on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many general contractors are there in Bartow?

ContractorsRanked ranks 239 general contractors serving Bartow, FL. 6 of them are based in Bartow; 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 Bartow are open 24/7?

26 ranked general contractors in Bartow post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are True Builders Inc. (#2), EcoBuild Professional/EcoPro Restoration (EPR911) (#3) and Pop's Preservation LLC CBC126755 (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which general contractors in Bartow work on weekends?

77 of 239 ranked general contractors post Saturday hours and 42 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Before You Dig LLC (#1), True Builders Inc. (#2) and EcoBuild Professional/EcoPro Restoration (EPR911) (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How do I check a general contractor's license in Florida?

In Florida, Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (DBPR) handles licensing and covers Certified or registered general, building and residential contractors (CGC, CBC, CRC). Search the business or license number at https://www.myfloridalicense.com/wl11.asp.

How much does kitchen remodel cost in Bartow?

Kitchen remodel typically costs $14,650 to $41,780, with $27,090 typical (Per project: typical range of customer-reported remodels (about $75 to $250 per sq ft). US national range × 1.00 South Atlantic factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)). The range is adjusted for Florida. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Bartow general contractors have?

The median Google rating among 239 rated general contractors in Bartow is 4.9★, with a median of 8 reviews. Purity H2O water conditioning has the most, 336 reviews, and ranks #6. 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.

Update log for Bartow

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 239 general contractors serving Bartow.
  2. October 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.

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