115 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Calera: Dunn Construction Co Inc, CR Score 86/100; 4.1★ from 46 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): D&M Construction, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 115.
Most-reviewed: Homeworx Birmingham, 203 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 115 ranked; ranked #3.
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115 Calera general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 37 open Saturdays and 18 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 115 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dunn Construction Co Inc | 86 | 4.1★ (46) | Alabaster, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | D&M Construction | 83 | 5.0★ (10) | Helena, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Homeworx Birmingham | 82 | 5.0★ (203) | Pelham, 14 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 4 | Cottonwoodllc | 82 | 5.0★ (9) | Montevallo, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Cahaba Maintenance & Construction Inc | 82 | 3.9★ (16) | Calera | — | — |
| 6 | Lovelady Construction | 82 | 5.0★ (56) | Calera | — | — |
| 7 | Motes Construction LLC | 81 | 5.0★ (42) | Montevallo, 8 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Lake Mitchell Construction Inc | 80 | 3.9★ (15) | Clanton, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Precise Construction And Services LLC | 80 | 5.0★ (10) | Calera | Sat | — |
| 10 | Nelson Connell Construction | 80 | 5.0★ (3) | Calera | — | — |
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: 4.1★ from 46 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Helena, 14 mi away
Ranked #2 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 Pelham, 14 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 203 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (203).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Montevallo, 4 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Calera
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Calera
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Montevallo, 8 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clanton, 20 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.9★ from 15 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Calera
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Calera
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Montevallo, 8 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Childersburg, 23 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Sylacauga, 18 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bessemer, 22 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Birmingham, 21 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pelham, 16 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ 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 Birmingham, 21 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 122 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vestavia Hills, 21 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pelham, 13 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Birmingham, 22 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bessemer, 19 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Birmingham, 23 mi away
Ranked #22 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 Bessemer, 17 mi away
Ranked #23 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 Hoover, 19 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Calera
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
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 115 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Flush Plumbing | 4.9★ (61) | In Calera |
| Authority Electrical Contracting | 4.3★ (6) | In Calera |
| candamasonry | In Calera | |
| Connor Construction Inc | In Calera | |
| Donald Phillips Construction Co Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Calera |
| Eagle Construction Products | 3.5★ (2) | In Calera |
| J&M Remodeling LLC | 4.8★ (21) | In Calera |
| Lucas & Son Construction Company LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Calera |
| MBS Paint & Repair | 5.0★ (20) | In Calera |
| Mike Mooney Construction | In Calera | |
| Prime construction & renovations | 5.0★ (4) | In Calera |
| Rojas Renovations | 5.0★ (21) | In Calera |
| Sanchez Construction Remodeling and Services | 5.0★ (5) | In Calera |
| Shelby Home Improvements | In Calera | |
| Southern Roots Landscape Creations LLC | 5.0★ (6) | In Calera |
| Tim Small Construction | 4.0★ (2) | In Calera |
| Tito's Home Builder LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Calera |
| Tysons Handyman Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Calera |
| UPNORTH CREATIONS REMODELING & RESTORATION INC | 5.0★ (6) | In Calera |
| YPM Construction LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Calera |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Alabama with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | $13,860 | $25,640 | $39,530 | Per project: typical range of customer-reported remodels (about $75 to $250 per sq ft). US national range × 0.95 East South Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
| Bathroom remodel | $5,960 | $10,880 | $15,820 | Per bathroom: typical range of customer-reported remodels. US national range × 0.90 East South Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
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Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
We scored 115 Calera 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 Calera 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 |