91/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 60 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 60 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 30 Woodbine St, Somerville, MA 02143
Best General Contractors in Cambridge, MA (2026)
1,496 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Cambridge: Velney Construction, CR Score 91/100; 4.9★ from 60 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Castle Construction and Painting | Remodeling | Deck | carpenter | MA, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 1,496.
- 19
Most-reviewed: 24, 218 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 1,496 ranked; ranked #19.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
1,496 Cambridge general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 125 are open 24/7, 775 open Saturdays and 264 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 1,496 rated businesses.
Top 10 general contractors in Cambridge at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Velney Construction | 91 | 4.9★ (60) | Somerville, 1 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Castle Construction and Painting | Remodeling | Deck | carpenter | MA | 91 | 4.9★ (61) | Bedford, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Tech Install | 91 | 4.9★ (148) | Somerville, 1 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | New Aura Construction, LLC. | 90 | 5.0★ (48) | Beverly, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | CommTank, Inc. | 90 | 4.7★ (133) | Wakefield, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Silverback Contracting LLC | 89 | 5.0★ (46) | Chelsea, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | HKF Construction, Inc. | 89 | 5.0★ (80) | Medford, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Molla Builders LLC | 89 | 5.0★ (73) | North Reading, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Omar Masonry And Painting LLC | 89 | 4.9★ (60) | Dedham, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Tufts Construction Inc | 89 | 5.0★ (23) | Everett, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 1,496 best general contractors in Cambridge, 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.
Based in Bedford, 5 mi away
91/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 61 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 61 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#3 Tech Install
Based in Somerville, 1 mi away
91/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 148 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 148 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–9:30 PM · Sat 10 AM–4 PM · Sun 11 AM–2 PM
- Address
- 7 Chester Ave, Somerville, MA 02143
Based in Beverly, 5 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Wakefield, 10 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 133 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.7★ from 133 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 84 New Salem St, Wakefield, MA 01880
Based in Chelsea, 8 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Medford, 3 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 80 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 5.0★ from 80 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–7 PM · Sat 7:30 AM–4 PM · Sun 7:30 AM–12 PM
- Address
- 284 Boston Ave, Medford, MA 02155
Based in North Reading, 15 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 73 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 73 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 199 Central St, North Reading, MA 01864
Based in Dedham, 11 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 60 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 60 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 39 Alpena Ave, Dedham, MA 02026
Based in Everett, 3 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 100 Tremont St, Everett, MA 02149
Based in Brookline, 2 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 29 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.7★ from 29 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 100 Hano St Ste 23A, Allston, MA 02134
Based in Saugus, 8 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 24 Main St, Saugus, MA 01906
Based in Randolph, 15 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 97 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 97 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 310 North St, Randolph, MA 02368
Based in Beverly, 17 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#15 Sonia Rollins
Based in Burlington, 12 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- EXIT Premier RE, 85 Wilmington Rd, Burlington, MA 01803
Based in Revere, 7 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 33 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 33 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 130 Morris St, Revere, MA 02151
Based in Medfield, 12 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Marlborough, 23 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 107 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 107 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 223 Hudson St, Marlborough, MA 01752
#19 24
Based in Mansfield Center, 23 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 218 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.7★ from 218 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 10 Church St, South Easton, MA 02375
#20 MKMaintX
Based in Lynnfield, 10 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 230 Broadway STE 205, Lynnfield, MA 01940
#21 ALAA LLC
Based in Lynn, 11 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- Broadway Cir, Lynn, MA 01904
Based in Boston, 4 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun 8 AM–5 PM
Based in Hingham, 8 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Boston, 2 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 12 Sackville St, Boston, MA 02129
Based in Arlington, 6 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
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 1,496 ranked general contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Cambridge
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.
How much do general contractors cost in Cambridge?
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Massachusetts 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 |
How to check a general contractor's license in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, Massachusetts Office of Public Safety and Inspections (Construction Supervisor License) licenses Construction Supervisor License; residential contractors also register as home improvement contractors.
- Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
- 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 Cambridge general contractors
We scored 1,496 Cambridge 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 Cambridge 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 |
General contractors in Cambridge: frequently asked questions
Who is the best general contractor in Cambridge?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked general contractor in Cambridge, MA is Velney Construction with a CR Score of 91/100. It has 4.9★ from 60 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Castle Construction and Painting | Remodeling | Deck | carpenter | MA (#2) and Tech Install (#3) follow. We ranked 1,496 general contractors on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many general contractors are there in Cambridge?
ContractorsRanked ranks 1,496 general contractors serving Cambridge, MA. 1 of them is based in Cambridge; 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 Cambridge are open 24/7?
125 ranked general contractors in Cambridge post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Velney Construction (#1), Castle Construction and Painting | Remodeling | Deck | carpenter | MA (#2) and New Aura Construction, LLC. (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which general contractors in Cambridge work on weekends?
775 of 1,496 ranked general contractors post Saturday hours and 264 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Velney Construction (#1), Castle Construction and Painting | Remodeling | Deck | carpenter | MA (#2) and Tech Install (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How do I check a general contractor's license in Massachusetts?
In Massachusetts, Massachusetts Office of Public Safety and Inspections (Construction Supervisor License) handles licensing and covers Construction Supervisor License; residential contractors also register as home improvement contractors.
How much does kitchen remodel cost in Cambridge?
Kitchen remodel typically costs $14,840 to $42,320, with $27,440 typical (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)). The range is adjusted for Massachusetts. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Cambridge general contractors have?
The median Google rating among 1,496 rated general contractors in Cambridge is 5.0★, with a median of 8 reviews. 24 has the most, 218 reviews, and ranks #19. 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 Cambridge
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 1,496 general contractors serving Cambridge.
- October 2026: 7 duplicate listings merged.
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