87 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Bellefonte: Emel's Contracting, CR Score 88/100; 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): HC Strayer Construction, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 87.
Most-reviewed: Best Line Equipment, 57 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 87 ranked; ranked #18.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
87 Bellefonte general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 10 are open 24/7, 52 open Saturdays and 24 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 87 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emel's Contracting | 88 | 5.0★ (22) | Park Forest Village, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | HC Strayer Construction | 87 | 5.0★ (27) | Allentown, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | State College Design and Construction | 86 | 4.6★ (25) | State College, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Discount Diggers | 86 | 5.0★ (28) | Lock Haven, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | ASHR Services LLC | 85 | 5.0★ (9) | Shiloh, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Mihalko's General Contracting | 84 | 5.0★ (3) | State College, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Keiths Property Maintenance LLC | 84 | 4.9★ (54) | Columbia, 17 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Fajardo Home Improvements | 84 | 5.0★ (19) | Blue Bell, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Blue Sky Construction | 84 | 4.6★ (21) | Allison Park, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | HM Contractor LLC | 83 | 5.0★ (40) | Allentown, 17 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
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 trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Allentown, 24 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in State College, 8 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lock Haven, 23 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Shiloh, 17 mi away
Ranked #5 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.
Based in State College, 6 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 17 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Blue Bell, 17 mi away
Ranked #8 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 Allison Park, 15 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Allentown, 17 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in State College, 8 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hazleton, 17 mi away
Ranked #12 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 Lansdale, 17 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lower Burrell, 17 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Exeter, 17 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Archbald, 23 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in State College, 10 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ 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 State College, 10 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 57 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (57).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chester, 17 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bellefonte
Ranked #20 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 New Castle, 17 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in State College, 12 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bellefonte
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bellefonte
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palmyra, 17 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency 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 87 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bellefonte Home Showcase | 5.0★ (4) | In Bellefonte |
| Castle Home Repair LLC | 5.0★ (10) | In Bellefonte |
| Centre Concrete - Bellefonte Office | 4.5★ (13) | In Bellefonte |
| Centre Properties LLC | In Bellefonte | |
| Crimson's General Contracting | 5.0★ (2) | In Bellefonte |
| Elite Exterior Systems | In Bellefonte | |
| George Weller Construction, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Bellefonte |
| Joseph C. Hazel Inc | 4.3★ (35) | In Bellefonte |
| Lee Cowan Design + Build | In Bellefonte | |
| LVS Builders | In Bellefonte | |
| Massaro CM Services, LLC | In Bellefonte | |
| PennyWise Contracting & Investments llc | In Bellefonte | |
| Remodelers Workshop | 4.8★ (16) | In Bellefonte |
| Residential Essentials By Gary G Miller, LLC | In Bellefonte | |
| Smyers Home Improvements | In Bellefonte | |
| State College Handyman Licensed & Insured | 5.0★ (1) | In Bellefonte |
| Stella Management Systems | 5.0★ (1) | In Bellefonte |
| T-Roy's Handyman Services, LLC | 5.0★ (3) | In Bellefonte |
| Tmg Builders, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | In Bellefonte |
| Y&P Construction LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Bellefonte |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Pennsylvania 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 |
In Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, Home Improvement Contractor Registration licenses Home improvement contractor registration (Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act).
Contractors doing at least $5,000 of home improvements a year.
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Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
We scored 87 Bellefonte 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 Bellefonte 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 |