Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 4.7★ from 18 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 538 Forsythe St, Carthage, TX 75633
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Best overall in Carthage: Trendsetter Construction, CR Score 82/100; 4.7★ from 18 Google reviews.
Most-reviewed: Dirty Boyz Customz LLC, 29 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 9 ranked; ranked #3.
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9 Carthage general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 4 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 9 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trendsetter Construction | 82 | 4.7★ (18) | Carthage | — | Overall |
| 2 | Regent Construction | 80 | 5.0★ (9) | Bossier City, 22 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Dirty Boyz Customz LLC | 79 | 4.6★ (29) | Marshall, 25 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 4 | 21 Shingles Construction Group LLC | 77 | 5.0★ (3) | Marshall, 23 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Young Energy Services | 76 | 4.5★ (4) | Carthage | — | — |
| 6 | Mize Construction | 74 | 5.0★ (10) | Longview, 25 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Woodworks Etc | 72 | 3.7★ (3) | Marshall, 21 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Slone Construction Co | 71 | 4.4★ (7) | Marshall, 24 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | B&E Construction Inc. | 69 | 5.0★ (4) | Tyler, 23 mi away | — | — |
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.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based in Bossier City, 22 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based in Marshall, 25 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 29 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (29).
Based in Marshall, 23 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based in Carthage
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based in Longview, 25 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based in Marshall, 21 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based in Marshall, 24 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based in Tyler, 23 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Texas with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | $13,720 | $25,380 | $39,140 | Per project: typical range of customer-reported remodels (about $75 to $250 per sq ft). US national range × 0.94 West South Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
| Bathroom remodel | $5,850 | $10,690 | $15,540 | Per bathroom: typical range of customer-reported remodels. US national range × 0.88 West South Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 9 Carthage 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 Carthage 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 |