153 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Carolina Beach: Of The Essence Design+Build and Paint, CR Score 86/100; 4.9★ from 87 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Kensy All Construction LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 153.
Most-reviewed: Crawlspace Medic of Wilmington, 417 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 153 ranked; ranked #17.
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153 Carolina Beach general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 10 are open 24/7, 54 open Saturdays and 23 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 153 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Of The Essence Design+Build and Paint | 86 | 4.9★ (87) | Wilmington, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Gilmore Craft and Coat | 85 | 5.0★ (47) | Leland, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Kensy All Construction LLC | 84 | 5.0★ (9) | Leland, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Baker Construction | 84 | 5.0★ (23) | Leland, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | SOS Construction World | 84 | 5.0★ (33) | Oak Island, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Adrian's House Remodeling | 84 | 4.9★ (71) | Leland, 6 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Stonehenge Building Inc | 84 | 5.0★ (11) | Wilmington, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Team Harmony Builders | 84 | 5.0★ (9) | Kings Grant, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | The Remodeling Pros Corp | 82 | 5.0★ (5) | Boiling Spring Lakes, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Dodson Pest Control | 82 | 4.9★ (370) | Wilmington, 11 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 trade focus: 4.9★ from 87 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Leland, 13 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Leland, 12 mi away
Ranked #3 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 Leland, 8 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oak Island, 25 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Leland, 6 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 16 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kings Grant, 14 mi away
Ranked #8 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 Boiling Spring Lakes, 15 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 11 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 370 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 2 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carolina Beach
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 7 mi away
Ranked #13 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 Boiling Spring Lakes, 4 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 3 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kings Grant, 11 mi away
Ranked #16 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 Wilmington, 19 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 417 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (417).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 11 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 2.6★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carolina Beach
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Leland, 9 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Leland, 12 mi away
Ranked #21 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 Wilmington, 15 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Leland, 22 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 6 mi away
Ranked #24 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 Wilmington, 13 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
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 153 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aberle Construction | 5.0★ (21) | In Carolina Beach |
| Alvarenga Construction | In Carolina Beach | |
| Atlantic Construction Co | 3.5★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Bass Built Custom Homes and Renovations | 5.0★ (47) | In Carolina Beach |
| Bimini Townes | 5.0★ (1) | In Carolina Beach |
| Canby oaks | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Cape Fear Maintenance Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| DeckSense | 5.0★ (19) | In Carolina Beach |
| Driftwood Windows, Doors, & Trim Work | In Carolina Beach | |
| Elevate Construction, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | In Carolina Beach |
| GQ Southern Contractor LLC | In Carolina Beach | |
| Jones Rooofing & Construction, Inc | 1.0★ (2) | In Carolina Beach |
| Ladybilt Designs | In Carolina Beach | |
| Richard Wallace Builder | In Carolina Beach | |
| Robinson Residential | 3.5★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Snow Marine Construction & Dredging | 1.0★ (2) | In Carolina Beach |
| Strickland Builders | In Carolina Beach | |
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| T.o.o. Construction Co Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Carolina Beach |
| Tidal Wave Construction | 4.9★ (27) | In Carolina Beach |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for North Carolina with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | $14,650 | $27,090 | $41,780 | Per project: typical range of customer-reported remodels (about $75 to $250 per sq ft). US national range × 1.00 South Atlantic factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
| Bathroom remodel | $6,520 | $11,910 | $17,300 | Per bathroom: typical range of customer-reported remodels. US national range × 0.98 South Atlantic factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
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Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
We scored 153 Carolina Beach 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 Carolina Beach 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 |