33 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Big Flats: Groundhog Construction, CR Score 84/100; 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Slavin Construction, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 33.
Most-reviewed: Pearson Seamless Gutters, 144 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 33 ranked; ranked #2.
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33 Big Flats general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.2★ across 33 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Groundhog Construction | 84 | 5.0★ (17) | Elmira, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Pearson Seamless Gutters | 83 | 4.9★ (144) | Elmira, 7 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | Captain's Sealcoating, LLC | 83 | 5.0★ (87) | Big Flats | — | — |
| 4 | Slavin Construction | 81 | 3.5★ (8) | Elmira, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Streeter Associates Inc. | 81 | 4.2★ (5) | Elmira, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Finger Lakes Traffic Control LLC | 78 | 4.8★ (5) | Elmira, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | John F & John P Wenzel Contractors, Inc. | 77 | 4.3★ (6) | Elmira, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Dalrymple Construction Companies | 77 | 5.0★ (5) | Elmira, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | River Valley Contracting LLC | 75 | 3.5★ (24) | Elmira, 8 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Smiths Design & Build Construction | 75 | 4.8★ (17) | Elmira, 3 mi away | — | — |
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 availability: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elmira, 7 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 144 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (144).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Big Flats
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 87 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elmira, 6 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elmira, 7 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elmira, 6 mi away
Ranked #6 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 Elmira, 6 mi away
Ranked #7 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 Elmira, 8 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Elmira, 8 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elmira, 3 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elmira, 7 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Elmira, 8 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Sayre, 24 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Corning, 2 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Corning, 6 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Big Flats
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Big Flats
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elmira, 6 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Southport, 14 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bath, 24 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Elmira, 8 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elmira, 6 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elmira, 6 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Elmira, 8 mi away
Ranked #24 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 Elmira, 5 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for New York 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 |
We scored 33 Big Flats 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 Big Flats 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 |