73 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Burlington: JPS Contracting, LLC, CR Score 88/100; 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Empirical Renovations LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 73.
Most-reviewed: Lake Champlain Closets & Storage Solutions, 63 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 73 ranked; ranked #8.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
73 Burlington general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 24 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 73 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JPS Contracting, LLC | 88 | 4.7★ (26) | Burlington | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Empirical Renovations LLC | 88 | 5.0★ (7) | Burlington | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Centerbar Home Improvement | 86 | 5.0★ (12) | Burlington | — | — |
| 4 | Reap Construction | 86 | 4.2★ (21) | Burlington | — | — |
| 5 | JNG Building Services | 86 | 5.0★ (11) | Burlington | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | WO NINETY CONSTRUCTION | 86 | 5.0★ (10) | Burlington | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Everything Construction LLC | 85 | 5.0★ (13) | Burlington | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Lake Champlain Closets & Storage Solutions | 84 | 5.0★ (63) | Colchester, 17 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 9 | Brown Trout Design and Build | 84 | 5.0★ (17) | Burlington | Sat | — |
| 10 | New North Repair and Remodel | 83 | 5.0★ (14) | Burlington | Sat | — |
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: 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burlington
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burlington
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Burlington
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Burlington
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burlington
Ranked #6 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.
Based in Burlington
Ranked #7 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.
Based in Colchester, 17 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 63 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (63).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burlington
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burlington
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Williston, 5 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Burlington
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burlington
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burlington
Ranked #14 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 South Burlington, 4 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burlington
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Colchester, 8 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Colchester, 3 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burlington
Ranked #19 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 South Burlington, 4 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Plattsburgh, 21 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burlington
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burlington
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burlington
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burlington
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability 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 73 ranked general contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Morel Construction VT | 80 | 5.0★ (4) | In Burlington |
| 27 | Cut-Right Concrete | 80 | 4.6★ (5) | In Burlington |
| 28 | Twin Pines Building & Remodeling LLC | 79 | 4.7★ (13) | In Burlington |
| 29 | Adirondack Sealcoating | 79 | 4.8★ (6) | 20 mi |
| 30 | Tradecraft VT | 79 | 5.0★ (4) | In Burlington |
| 31 | CSE Inc. | 79 | 3.6★ (5) | 5 mi |
| 32 | TS Renovations | 78 | 5.0★ (44) | 20 mi |
| 33 | Champlain Industries | 78 | 1.7★ (6) | In Burlington |
| 34 | Kittell Builders | 78 | 4.4★ (5) | In Burlington |
| 35 | Gulfield Contracting | 78 | 5.0★ (12) | 2 mi |
| 36 | Lauries Certified Construction | 78 | 4.6★ (20) | 5 mi |
| 37 | Dousevicz Inc | 78 | 2.3★ (3) | 7 mi |
| 38 | Pro-Tech Contracting | 77 | 5.0★ (7) | In Burlington |
| 39 | Goldfield Construction Management | 77 | 4.7★ (12) | 2 mi |
| 40 | D&T Attic Insulation Services & Roofing Services Of Burlington, VT | 77 | 5.0★ (3) | In Burlington |
| 41 | Lewis Creek Builders | 77 | 5.0★ (11) | 4 mi |
| 42 | J Hutchins Inc | 76 | 3.7★ (10) | In Burlington |
| 43 | Maple Hill Construction, Inc. | 76 | 5.0★ (6) | In Burlington |
| 44 | Cunningham Contractors | 76 | 3.7★ (3) | In Burlington |
| 45 | Begor's Seamless Gutters | 76 | 3.3★ (7) | 20 mi |
| 46 | Dirt Tech Company LLC | 76 | 4.4★ (8) | 3 mi |
| 47 | Engineers Construction | 76 | 3.6★ (20) | 4 mi |
| 48 | Yellow Dog Contracting | 76 | 4.2★ (6) | In Burlington |
| 49 | Frank W. Whitcomb Construction | 75 | 3.7★ (27) | 3 mi |
| 50 | RJ Dryer Vent Cleaning Services Essex Junction, VT | 75 | 4.8★ (5) | 8 mi |
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.
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 73 Burlington 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 Burlington 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 |